child fire safety

5 reasons to teach children not to play with fire

Fire has captured the imagination of men since the beginning of civilization. Combine that with the curiosity of a child and you have a deadly combination.

How deadly?

Between the years 2007 and 2011, an average of 7,100 home structure fires per year were caused by children play with lighters and matches. Sadly, every year an average of 77 people die in their homes because of these fires and another 750 are sent to the emergency room because of injuries. This causes approximately $172 million in property damage annually.

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6 common social media mistakes to avoid when going on summer vacation

Ahhhhh… Vacation.

Just saying the word “vacation” helps you to relax and to smile. However, here’s what you need to ask yourself and your family before your vacation:

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Protect Your Jewelry From Thieves

Whether it’s an engagement ring, a wedding ring or a family heirloom, your jewelry is something that is personally important to you.

It is more than just a ring or a bracelet. These important, and often valuable, items represent wonderful memories that have been created throughout your life and are irreplaceable.

Just think of something that someone you love gave to you as a child. You can’t put a financial price tag on a gift, can you? You wouldn’t take any amount of money for that either, would you?

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Prevent house fires from your wood stove with these safety tips

Are you using these proven safety tips with your wood stove to prevent house fires?

Nothing is warmer and cozier than sitting in front of a wood burning stove or fire place. If you never had a wood stove, then you don’t know what you are missing. Wood stoves radiate heat throughout the room so effectively that many decide to place them in their basement so the heat rises and heats the entire house. This raises the question of their safety.

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Should I Get An Apartment Security System?

We have discussed the importance of protecting your home with a security system & the cost benefits of a monitored alarm system. But what if you live in an apartment complex? 

Do you feel that it is important to get a burglar alarm system for the apartment that you rent? Would you be surprised to know that apartments are 85% more likely to be broken into than a house? If you are an apartment renter then we hope you have your attention! Many apartment renters mistakenly assume that just because they don’t live in a house that they don’t need a home security system. Burglars just love false assumptions like this. If you rent a home, you might be thinking, “won’t the landlords insurance cover me in case a thief breaks in and steals my belongings?” Unfortunately, the answer is no.

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Helpful Tips On How To Protect Your Home From Burglary

Burglars look for easy homes to break into. How does your home stack up?

Did you know that in 2013:

1,559,284 people were arrested for property crimes?
Victims of burglary offenses suffered an estimated $4.5 billion in property losses?
The average value of property taken during larceny-thefts was $1,259?

Since property crimes are so rampant, what can you do to protect your home and family from burglaries?

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A Security System Could Help Save On Your Homeowners Insurance

Could a home security system or burglar alarm system help you save on your homeowners? The answer is yes and in a moment we will show you how you can start saving immediately.

But first, just suppose you came home to find your home burglarized.

The door is ajar. Your possessions are strewn across the living room floor. Your home is ransacked. You now feel violated. You’re alone and vulnerable. Your mind races. Could they still be in the house? You immediately leave and call the police and they arrive soon after. The police inform you that all is safe and you can now enter your home again. Now you begin to notice what is missing.

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Electrical Safety Tips To Protect Your Family And Home

Do you know and respect these electrical safety tips?

Here is the scoop on electrical fires.

Did you know that the National Fire Protection Association reports that electrical cords and temporary wiring are responsible for more than 21,000 fires a year.

In fact they report that it makes up more than 25% of the approximately 81,000 electrical system fires that occur each year.

Since electrical fires pose such a safety risk, what can we do to protect ourselves and families?

Here are a few electrical safety tips…

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