Home Safety

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2010 U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 46,500 house fires that were caused by electrical malfunction of failure. From 2005-2009, 49% of those home electrical fires involved lighting or electrical … Continue reading →

A home safety plan is an essential tool for keeping your family safe, as it establishes what to do in case of emergency. All families should prepare for fire safety and burglar defense, but you should also extend your planning … Continue reading →

You probably don’t think of your home as a labyrinth of potential dangers, but quite a few everyday objects maraud as surprising home safety hazards. Sure, you have your knives safely stored out of the reach of chubby toddler hands, … Continue reading →

You’re startled awake in the middle of the night. You think you heard a noise, but can’t be sure. There it is again. It’s definitely a noise, and it definitely sounds like someone’s in the house. What to do? The … Continue reading →

Carbon monoxide alarms save lives. Learn what they do, how to install, and where you should place CO detectors. What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is known as the “silent killer” because it is odorless, tasteless and colorless. It’s also … Continue reading →

As an adult and parent, you’re aware of and practice basic home safety. You close your windows at night; you store poisonous chemicals in a secure spot; you have heavy-duty doors, door frames and deadbolts; you installed smoke detectors in … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, even the best home security can’t guarantee 100% protection, 100% of the time. That’s why redundancy measures are so important: like an onion, the more layers of security you utilize, the more likely you are to make an intruder weep. Beyond … Continue reading →

Your home is where you feel most comfortable, but you should always be aware of and on the lookout for potential safety hazards. Some are obvious, like a broken window, but others can easily slip our mind. Take a few … Continue reading →