Safety Tips

flood damaged home

Steps to Take After Water Damage

You should know what to do if your house floods. Here are a few steps to take immediately after flooding causes water damage in your home.
Burst, Frozen pipe

A Frozen Pipe Has Burst, What Are The Next Steps?

The most common plumbing problems during the winter season are frozen pipes. Read are some of the things that you can do when a frozen pipe bursts at your home.
Space Heater

What Causes Space Heaters to Catch Fire?

Space heaters are a serious potential fire risk. But if you are careful with them, they can help you keep warm in the worst of winter!
Christmas safety tips

Fire Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

While you get ready to light those candles and put on your holiday music, be sure to follow some fire safety practices to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season.
Fireplace Safety

Fireplace Safety Tips: How to Use a Fireplace Safely

It's estimated that 31% of house fires are directly caused by fireplaces, chimneys, or other poorly maintained flame fixtures. Stay safe this season!
a wall thermostat

What’s That Burning Smell When You Turn On The Heater?

When the heater is turned on for the first time in months, it is quite common to smell musty, dusty, or burning odors. While these burning odors are not necessarily a fire hazard, they are unpleasant and can be irritating to people with asthma or allergies.
Home after fire - Steps to do next

How to Clean Smoke Damage

Smoke damage can sometimes be worse than fire damage, and it can be terrible for your health. This guide will teach you step-by-step how to clean up your home after smoke and soot damage.
What to do after a house fire

7 Things to Do After a House Fire

If you aren't sure what to do after a house fire, download this 7 step checklist walking you through exactly what to do after the fire.
air conditioning units with mold

How Do I Handle Water in My HVAC Duct?

These tips will help you prevent water in your air ducts, as well as keep moisture to a minimum so you don't have to worry about mold.
basement floods

What to do When Your Basement Floods

If your basement has recently flooded, you could end up with serious water damage if it's not taken care of properly and promptly.