According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2008, there were an estimated 378,200 in-home fires. Combined, these fires caused $8 billion in property damage and killed 2,600 people.
Entries Tagged as 'Home Safety'
Home Safety Tip : How To Install And Test A Smoke Detector
December 28th, 2010 · Comments Off on Home Safety Tip : How To Install And Test A Smoke Detector
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Ex-Burglars Share Tips On Protecting Your Home From Break-Ins
August 13th, 2010 · Comments Off on Ex-Burglars Share Tips On Protecting Your Home From Break-Ins
This week marks the start of August, a popular vacation month for Americans. Maybe you’re among the many that will leave town for a few days — or a few weeks. But, before you leave your home, make sure you don’t leave clues for burglars.
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Are You Throwing Out Food Before It Goes Bad?
August 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Are You Throwing Out Food Before It Goes Bad?
Just because the expiration date has passed, that doesn’t mean that the food is spoiled. It’s a deep-seated misconception that results in the average American household wasting 14% of all food purchases. Learn what to pitch — and what to keep.
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How To Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
July 22nd, 2010 · Comments Off on How To Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
An EPA study shows that close to dozen common air pollutants are 2 to 5 times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, regardless of whether the home is is located in Rural America, or in an industrial zone.
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Household Safety Tips : Space Heaters
February 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Household Safety Tips : Space Heaters
According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters were responsible for a large percentage of overall fire-related damages. Her is how to practice good care
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