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I love my fireplace, it's so cozy... but did you know that your fireplace can be a real hazard for your family if you're not careful. Here are some easy ways to keep your loved ones safe. 1. Never burn magazines , colored newspapers, or wrapping paper. They have lead in them which is dangerous for children when it becomes airborne in the form of smoke. (Put those items in the recycling bin.

 

 

A big problem is chimney fires. To help prevent them, keep your chimney clean. Have a professional check it a couple of times a year. Between those visits, you can clear soot out yourself. Keep a place in your garage or basement to dry potato peels. Once you've collected a lot of peels and they're nice and dry, scoop them into the fireplace, and set them on fire. The extreme heat that they generate will loosen the soot from the chimney and send it up with the smoke.

 

 

 




 

 

Home Safety

Most of us have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in our homes, but there are some other safety issues to consider...

 

Home Safety and Security

If you're looking for some ways to make sure your house is safe and secure, I have a few ideas to give you peace of mind...

 

Home Safety Checklist

Everyone wants to be safe in their own home. We buy all kinds of safety devices, but there are some things that you may not have thought of. Here is a checklist...

 

Ladder Safety

Whether you're cleaning your gutters or changing a lightbulb in the ceiling, a ladder is a necessity. But there are a few things you should know so you stay safe and your house doesn't end up damaged...

 

Lead Paint Safety

Older homes are certainly charming, but the paint used in those homes can pose a health risk, especially for children and pregnant women. I have some tips to help keep you and your family safe from lead poisoning...

 

Stock the Car

We all make sure our homes are safe and stocked for emergencies, but what about the car...

 

Workshop Safety

Safety is important all over the house, but especially in your project work area...

 
 

Ready For Clean! - How to Start Pressure Washing

Some cleaning jobs take a lot of force – water force. Pressure washing uses a pressure washer that sprays water with high powered force so you can clean even the toughest grime, grease or mold. Learning how to start pressure washing the right way can make the job easier and quicker.

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Clean Air Furnace for Trouble Free Operation

A clean air furnace is important to efficient operation. If a furnace is not properly maintained and checked at least once a year, it can increase utility bills and be unable to keep your house warm the way it’s meant to do. Keeping your furnace clean also keeps your air unit operating safely.

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Avoid Issues- Check Pilot Lights

Gas furnaces have pilot lights and they must be lit and working properly in order for the furnace to operate. When the pilot light goes out two things can happen: Gas can escape without burning and the furnace will blow cold when it should be blowing warm air.

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Keep Your Refrigerator Cool – Clean Coils Regularly

When you are cleaning house, you should also regularly clean refrigerator coils. They are something that’s often “out of sight and out of mind”, but clogged refrigerator coils can seriously impact the efficient operation of your refrigerator. It’s important to clean them at least once a year so they operate without interference from built-up dust and dirt.

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