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Common Mistakes in Smoke Alarm Maintenance

October 25, 2012 by

My Place We’ve all been there. You’re working hard over a hot stove, making a home-cooked meal, and suddenly the smoke alarm... Read Full Story

Prevent Halloween Accidents with These 7 Home Safety Tips

October 19, 2012 by

My Place Halloween is a night for costumes, spooky thrills, trick-or-treating, candy and, of course, fun. No one wants their happy Halloween... Read Full Story

Keep Home Security in Mind When Hiring a Contractor

October 17, 2012 by

My Place Homeowners know all too well that appliances break, pipes leak, and sometimes home upgrades and repairs are a necessity. While... Read Full Story

Top 5 Home Fire Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Week

October 10, 2012 by

My Place Beep! Waking up to a smoke detector can be a terrifying experience, as my next-door neighbor Jolene recently learned. After... Read Full Story

6 Halloween Safety Rules for Homemade Halloween Costumes

October 8, 2012 by

My Place Goblins, ghouls, and ghosts… oh my! Both store-bought and homemade Halloween costumes can be wickedly fun – and also unsafe.... Read Full Story

Hoarders or Just Messy? Reclaim Your Kid’s Room with These Tips

September 19, 2012 by

My Place Dead spiders. Cicada carcasses. colorful leaves and rocks. My 10-year old nephew’s bedroom is filled with these “treasures” he collects... Read Full Story

3 Must-Know Dorm Room Security and Fire Safety Tips

September 7, 2012 by

My Place Safety in the dorm room may not be the first thought on a new college student’s mind, but as a... Read Full Story

National Preparedness Month: Be Prepared [SLIDESHOW]

September 4, 2012 by

My Place Don’t wait for a natural disaster or other catastrophe before you think about what your family would do in an... Read Full Story