10 ways to improve your indoor air quality

10 ways to improve your indoor air quality

January 26, 2017
You spend a lot more time inside your home during the cold weather. Did you know you could be breathing in more pollutants inside your home than outside? Dust mites, pet dander, second-hand smoke, an...
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Post-holiday home touch-ups

Post-holiday home touch-ups

January 05, 2017
The party’s over. Friends and family members have gone home. You’re taking down the holiday decorations, with far less enthusiasm than when you festooned your home with the sparkle, glitter, ribbons,...
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Prevent a Christmas tree fire.

Prevent a Christmas tree fire.

December 22, 2016
Every year, about 210 home fires start with a Christmas tree, according to the National Fire Protection Agency. One-third of these fires results from an electrical problem, says the U.S. Fire Administ...
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Take it easy with these Thanksgiving dinner cooking tips and time-savers.

Take it easy with these Thanksgiving dinner cooking tips and time-savers.

November 24, 2016
It’s coming. That time of year when the family descends on one another for a day-long feeding frenzy. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, don’t panic. Take it easy with these Thanksgivin...
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Chimney fire prevention in 3 easy steps

Chimney fire prevention in 3 easy steps

October 27, 2016
The growing chill in the air ignites the urge to cozy up in front of a crackling fire. Before you light that log in your fireplace, be sure you’re not sparking a chimney fire. Approximately 23,000 ch...
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Checklist to winterize your home

Checklist to winterize your home

October 06, 2016
Summer is over. The weather is going to get colder—much colder—before we see those pleasant temperatures again. Once you’ve stored your patio furniture and raked the fallen leaves, you will need to w...
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