Dried out Christmas trees are a post-holiday fire hazard

Dried out Christmas trees are a post-holiday fire hazard

By Emily Miller With the holiday season coming to a close and the New Year fast approaching, it is important to make sure your home is prepared for the dry, cold season ahead of us. Household fires are more likely to occur during the winter months due to the cold weather, dry air and furnaces running on overdrive. Another contributing factor is all of the holiday decorations spread throughout the inside and outside of your…

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Prepare a home for winter before the temperatures drop

Prepare a home for winter before the temperatures drop

The fall is a good time for homeowners to winter-proof their homes, before old man winter returns with a vengeance. According to the Insurance Information Institute, many winter-related disasters can be prevented if people take the time to protect their home from freezing temperatures, snow and wind. “Standard homeowners policies cover winter-related disasters such as burst pipes, ice dams and wind damage caused by weight of ice or snow, as well as fire-related losses,”  Jeanne…

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Importance of proper space heater maintenance during winter

Importance of proper space heater maintenance during winter

Space heaters can be a convenient way for people to warm up a small space, especially as the colder months arrive. It’s important that the devices are used with caution to ensure a blaze doesn’t occur.

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