Although gas grills are used roughly 1.5 times as often as charcoal grills, they were involved in five times as…
Inspect holiday lights every year. If you find:• Frayed wire• Bare spots• Broken sockets• The wires are warm to the…
On average 25 home candle fires start every day. The simple nature of candles having an open flame is the…
With the holidays come decorations, gifts and family gatherings. From not putting wrapping paper in the fireplace to making…
Everyone gathered around the fireplace enjoying the holidays. It makes for a picture perfect scene, but without taking the proper…
Every year 13,000 people are injured in home fires, and with cooking being one of the leading causes of these…
Tough stains or a lot of grit and grime can drive people to try different types cleaning products. When these…
Heading off to college is a highlight in the lives of many young adults. Unfortunately, with the newfound independence of…
If you have an emergency would your house be easy to find?
Heating equipment is the leading cause of home fire deaths. The National Fire Protection Association recommends…
Scald injuries are painful, require prolonged treatment, and may result in lifelong scarring and even death.
Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. In the…
Kerosene and gas burning stoves can be effective tools for heating, but they also pose fire hazards that contribute to…
Space heaters need space. That's a key message from the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the United States…
Tabletop or portable fireplaces are increasingly popular. Although these can be an attractive addition to your home, they can be…
In case of fire, know what to do in your home away from home. According to the National Fire Protection…
DIY home wiring projects should not be undertaken lightly.
Being prepared before, and knowing what to do after the storm hits are critical to the safety of those…
Don't let dropping temperatures turn into a disaster.
