Tornadoes: Preparing Beforehand and Staying Safe throughout the Storm

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We’ve all been there – the winds start to howl, the skies turn charcoal gray and the rain beats fiercely on our homes. Just the sheer thought of a storm turning from bad to worse makes our skin crawl. What if a funnel begins to form? What if that funnel actually touches the ground?

3 Simple Tasks to Protect Your Home this Winter

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It seems like just yesterday the leaves were falling and you were preparing yourself and your home for cold weather.

Protecting Precious Jewelry: Why You Should and How to Do it

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Jewelry often holds precious memories that we cherish looking back on. From your grandmother’s ring to the anniversary band your husband gave you on your twentieth – your jewelry holds years of sentiment.

Easy Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes in Your Home

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With winter settling in and temperatures reaching dangerous lows, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements. One of the most important precautions you can take is preventing pipes from freezing and bursting.

How to Detect a Water Leak in Your Home

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We’ve all heard the horror stories - a water leak goes undetected for months on end and results in tens of thousands of dollars in damage once it’s finally found!

How to Properly Recycle Your Christmas Tree

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If this was your first year using a real tree for the holidays, you might be wondering how to properly dispose of it.

6 Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

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For many families the kitchen is the heart of the home during the holidays, where the family gathers to enjoy one another’s company and indulge in a delicious meal!

Give Your Space Heater Some Space: Portable Heater Safety

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Wife: “Honey, grab my favorite blanket, my fuzziest socks and a nice cup of cocoa; I’m absolutely freezing!”

Husband: Lugs in the space heater, plugs it in and turns it on. “Your blanket is in the wash, I can’t find your socks and we’re out of cocoa, this will have to do.”

Tried & True Snow Removal Safety Tips

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Every year, thousands of people are injured while removing snow from their property. Depending on the tools used, or lack thereof, snow removal can feel like a daunting task.

Fire & Ice: 6 Most Common Causes of House Fires in Winter

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Most of us spend our time cozied up inside throughout the winter longing for the warm weather to return! We run our homes in overdrive during cold weather. The more time we spend indoors, the more chances there are for a house fire to occur.