Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 11/10/2024

Water in your home or yard can be a drowning risk. It can also cause other hazards, such as slippery floors or burns from scalding temperatures. Practicing water safety tips can help ensure your home is a safe environment. Clean up water spills right away Water spills from the tub or sink can make the floor in the...

Home Safety

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Posted on 03/31/2024

Home safety improvements: What type of funding could you get?

Making upgrades to your home can improve its safety, but these types of upgrades aren't always cheap. If you're avoiding these upgrades due to the cost, keep in mind funding options are available. These funding options can make some projects more affordable. Weatherization Assistance Program The Weatherization Assistance Program is available for households with incomes below a certain...

FHA Loans

Funding

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Posted on 01/21/2024

Trampolining safety: Insurance tips & more

A trampoline is a fun addition to any home, but...

Homeowners Insurance

Home Insurance

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Posted on 11/12/2023

Key elements to an effective emergency plan

Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 07/30/2023

Pets at Home: How to Make Your Pet Safe

Pets can fill your home with joy and provide you with unconditional love and companionship. However, they can also end up getting into trouble or being mischievous at times, which is why it's important to make your home as safe as possible. You can turn your home into a more pet-friendly place with the following tips. Keep Hazardous...

Home Safety

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Posted on 06/25/2023

How to Hurricane-Proof Your Home

Hurricanes can cause damage to your property in a variety of ways. Luckily, there are also many ways you can protect your home from the catastrophic effects of strong winds, rain and everything else a hurricane can bring. Here are three areas to focus on when hurricane-proofing your home: Windows Windows are an important feature to focus on...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 04/02/2023

Securing your space: Safety tips for your home

Homes are places often associated with safety and comfort....

Home Safety

Home Safety Tips

Posted on 01/22/2023

Creating household evacuation plans for emergencies

If you don't have an emergency evacuation plan for your...

Emergency Supplies

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 06/12/2022

How to Hurricane-Proof Your Windows

Hurricanes bring with them many potential hazards. Between flooding, strong winds and damage from debris, there are lots of things to prepare for. One major way you can prottect yourself and your home during a hurricane is by taking steps to prepare your windows. Here are 3 common ways to hurricane-proof the windows in your home: Hurricane Film...

Home Safety

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Posted on 03/07/2021

Ranch Style Homes Aren't Just for Senior Citizens

Architecturally speaking, many home buyers have very definite ideas about their preferred house style. Whether it stems from a sense of practicality or positive childhood memories, few house hunters are "on the fence" when it comes to the number of stories their ideal house should have. Perhaps you're one of those people who grew up in a two-story house...

Ranch House

What To Look For In A House

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