It falls out of the sky faster than an Aroldis Chapman fastball often without warning and with no regard for the property and personal damage its about to inflict on its unsuspecting victims. Asteroids – which at least provide fair advance warning of their intentions – show more concern for the objects in their path […]
“A spark neglected makes a mighty fire.” – Poet Robert Herrick As spring prepares its welcome dawn on the American Midwest and families prepare for spring cleaning season for the scary thought of finding out just what’s been gathering dust in the attic, it’s a prime time to go over smart home fire prevention […]
Fire’s threat to families has never burned hotter or faster. Call it the Three-Minute Fire Warning. That’s the average amount fire experts say the typical family has to safely evacuate their home and escape a house fire, according to a January 14, 2016 Rossen Reports investigative special on NBC’s Today Show. Fire is engulfing America’s […]
Alas, the season of lights is also the season of home candles fires. Candles are one of the most beautiful, atmospheric and romantic ways to celebrate the holiday season at home. They are also one of the greatest home safety threats of the holiday season. “Let’s not forget: a candle is an open flame,” cautions […]
“Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin – inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night.” – John Geddes, A Familiar Rain Few treasures and traditions of the season say Christmas better than enjoying a live Christmas tree in the living room. Sipping egg nog by the fire and […]
Your roof is your home’s first and most important line of defense against winter’s biggest and costliest headache: Snow. If winter’s many storms give you migraines, imagine how your roof, the most essential part of your home’s construction, feels. For every blizzard dropping 10-12 inches of new snow (equal to one inch of water), your […]
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ~ Benjamin Franklin If only winter’s wrath stopped at slick sidewalks, frosted windshields and shoveling the driveway. Last year winter-caused insurance catastrophes put a $2.3 billion hurt on American home, auto and business owners according to the Insurance Information Institute. That migraine-enducing and checkbook-numbing […]
“Winter is not a season, it’s an occupation.” ~ Author Sinclair Lewis From the bitter winds of fall to the chilly rains of November to the snow storms and blizzards of December and January to the brutal arctic freeze of February, winter’s wrath can do a number on homes. And no homes feels winter’s bitterly […]
When the temperatures sink below 15 below zero during brutal Midwest winters, it’s not just people who are endanger of getting frostbite. Extreme winter temperatures are extremely hard on pipes and leave homes vulnerable to water damage. Exposed pipes, heating system failures and bitterly cold weather can cause your water pipes to freeze. Severe cold […]
A spark neglected makes a mighty fire. – Robert Herrick Fire is an ever present threat to American homes. A simple unattended stove or burning candle can ignite an unstoppable fuse that can destroy your American Dream. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 374,000 U.S. homes catch fire annually. The cumulative […]
