Whether you’re traveling by car or plane, a bit of planning can help with safe holiday travels this winter. Our part of the country doesn’t normally get snow or ice, but it CAN happen. It’s also best to be prepared for winter travel if you’re driving to or through an area that can have wintry...
Every year as holiday shopping and gift-buying kick into gear, there are stories of packages being stolen from someone’s porch. “Porch Pirates are at it again!” We’ve written about it in prior blog posts and have a few new ideas to help you protect those packages. Some of the ways we’ve mentioned include specifying a...
Many of us go shopping more during the holidays than at other times of year. Finding that perfect gift for family members and friends can send us chasing that next sale across town. Combine that with an increase in robberies and thefts during the same time frame means we all need to use our Holiday...
Winter means holidays and good times, but also brings a whole set of cold-weather hazards and safety issues. Stay safe this winter by taking a few commonsense precautions for your health and your home. Reduce the Chance of Slips and Falls Though not common occurrences in our part of the country, ice and snow can...
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The holidays can present some unique kitchen safety issues, from novices trying to fry a huge turkey to twenty extra people gathering in your house. Residential fires are more than twice as likely to happen on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. Here are a few Thanksgiving safety tips so you don’t...
Choices abound in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) security systems these days. Deciding whether to use one of these pre-packaged options or to hire a professional to install your system can take some research. Here are some factors to keep in mind when choosing DIY vs professional security systems. One Size Fits All vs. Customized Any system...
Halloween is a highlight of the year for kids – candy, parties, costumes and staying out late – of course it is! Parents may worry about hidden safety hazards, so here is information on how to have a happy and safe Halloween. For Parents and Tricker-or-Treaters When out trick-or-treating, make sure everyone has a buddy...
Urban legends and “scary” stories about Halloween have been around for years. We’re debunking these Halloween myths and other scary urban legends that circulate in the news. Rainbow Fentanyl The US Drug Enforcement Agency recently announced that Mexican drug cartels were targeting children by distributing “rainbow fentanyl” pills that resemble candy. They urged parents and...
The intrusion and fire alarm equipment at your home may feel like “set it and forget it.” But do you really understand everything you need to about your home alarm? Especially with new advances in technology, it is as important as ever to know the ins and outs of your home alarm. You will want...
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