Blogs in October 2015

Flashlights: Choosing the Best Fit for Your Needs

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Oct 29, 2015

Facing the flashlight wall in your local hardware store a bit more fearsome than you expected? Today’s flashlights offer a vexing amount of variety… Loads of lumens, a serious selection of sizes, a plethora of price points… Where’s a person to start?

Step 1: Figuring out your...Continue Reading

Don't Be Spooked by Unsafe Electrical Decorations

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Oct 28, 2015

Adorning your home or yard in a ghastly display of Halloween gear? Halloween can be a terrifyingly terrific time of fun and excitement for kids and adults of all ages. Just be sure to use your head – don’t lose it – when it comes to those dastardly decorations! Whether you’re adding a few...Continue Reading

Never Do This When Using an Electric Blanket

Never wash your electric blanket and other rules for safe electric blanket use this winter.

Oct 19, 2015

Now that cooler weather has arrived, you can revel in warm sweaters, cozy socks and comfy blankets. Is your new electric blanket safe to use? Follow these simple safety guidelines to ensure your electric blanket doesn’t create a fire hazard.

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Are There Fire Dangers Hidden in Your Walls?

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Oct 15, 2015

Last updated: 9/12/2023

Most people know that using frayed extension cords and burning candles unattended are unsafe practices, yet about 370,000 house fires in the US still claim lives and cause billions of dollars in damages every year. Some major causes of house fires have nothing to...Continue Reading

Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

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Oct 13, 2015

Carbon monoxide (CO) is perhaps the most dangerous gas that can enter your home. It’s colorless, odorless and otherwise imperceptible without a carbon monoxide detector. Even low concentrations can be enough to cause a negative health impact, especially on those with chronic illnesses, the...Continue Reading

Reduce the Risk of Fire Death with Smoke Detectors

Oct 6, 2015

Between 2007 and 2011, 37 percent of fire deaths occurred in homes without smoke detectors, states the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Three out of five deaths in house fires occur because no smoke detectors are installed or because they aren’t working correctly. Having functioning...Continue Reading