There are so many reasons to love spring. The promise of warmer weather, much-needed rain, and the sudden growth spurt in nature. Of course, all of these happenings also come with a brand new to-do list around your house. Typically after indoor spring cleaning has taken place it’s time to… Read more »
Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, grass is growing back, and there are cute, newly born animals everywhere. But no matter how adorable baby squirrels, raccoons, mice, and other creatures may be, they lose quite a bit of their charm when they decide to take up residence in… Read more »
Floods are one of the most powerful and devastating natural disasters that can occur. While some areas are more prone to floods than others, the fact is that almost anywhere there can be rain, there can also be a flood. Serious floods can range from large and foreboding to smaller… Read more »
When you head home from your vacation condo and close it up until next time, how do you keep it secure? With modern innovations, protecting your vacation home remotely is easier than ever. The most powerful means to lock down your vacation home is to have a monitored security system… Read more »
In the event of a fire, having a practiced safety escape plan can save lives. Make sure everyone knows when to call 911, how to get out, where to go, and who to contact in the event of an emergency. Remind others to practice staying low to the floor and… Read more »
Kitchen fires are the #1 cause of house fires and injuries to homeowners, so avoiding them is a noteable goal for each household. Taking common-sense precautions can decrease the chance of igniting a cooking fire during meal preparation, and understanding how to avoid these fires is easy and smart. Listed… Read more »
As much as most of us would like to lower water consumption around the home, we seldom do much about it. So the next time you are about to pay your water bill, pause for a few minutes. Consider that the average household uses 130,000 gallons of water every year,… Read more »
Cleaning your chimney regularly will help prevent house fires. When cleaning your chimney, you must do a very thorough job to ensure the safety of your home. Here are two simple tips to help with cleaning your chimney: 1. Have the proper equipment You will need a chimney rod, chimney… Read more »
Help us make a difference this Holiday Season by participating in our WomenSafe Donation Drive! WomenSafe, Inc. is a local not-for-profit organization providing emergency shelter and resources to victims of domestic violence throughout Northeastern, Ohio. WomenSafe is in constant need of basic supplies necessary to run their shelter, as well… Read more »
Did you know that most home burglars plan their home invasions before they happen? Robbers search for vulnerable targets where they can get in, locate any valuables, and exit as quickly as possible. There isn’t a method that will provide complete prevention of a home invasion. But there are a… Read more »