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5 Winter Hazards That Can Cost You Big

During the cold, dark days of winter, there’s nothing like curling up in front of the fireplace or gazing out at the freshly fallen snow. But even the most picturesque winter settings can pose winter hazards s that are both dangerous and expensive for homeowner. Why be concerned? Home repairs are inevitable, but the wintertime …

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Prevent Plumbing Explosions with this Frozen Pipe Checklist

Learn tips to prevent frozen pipes in the winter and avoid the resulting damage.

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Spring Storm Damage? Here’s How to Make Your Insurance Company Cover the Repairs

It’s never good news to have to file a major insurance claim on your home. There is a myriad of things this could be. For example, roof damage after a big storm, flooding due to a major disaster, a tree coming through the roof, fire, porch or deck collapse due to water damage, and the …

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The New Homeowner’s Guide to Preparing for Extreme Weather

Earning the title of homeowner is a big financial step, so as a new owner, you’ll probably do anything in your power to protect your investment. Homeowner’s insurance covers certain types of weather-related damage, wind damage associated with hurricanes or tornadoes, but it only kicks in after the damage has been done. So why not …

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Storm Damage Inspection: 5-Step Home Checklist

Find storm damage problems before they turn into big repair bills. If you have been affected by a flood or storm damage and find that doing a home inspection and checking for storm repairs is more than you can handle, reach out for help.

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Lightning Protection For Your Home

To protect your family, home and belongings when lightning strikes, here are the steps you can take now to make your home a damage- and danger-proof zone.

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Lightning Safety: How to Avoid Lightning Strikes

Safety tips to help you avoid dangerous lightning strikes and help keep your home and family safe. , here are few things you can do to avoid lighting strikes, to yourself and your home.

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Disaster Readiness: 9 Tips for Planning and Preparation

Regardless of where you live, disasters can happen. Half the battle with Mother Nature is knowing what to expect. Here are tips from FEMA and the American Red Cross that can help with your disaster planning.

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How to Survive a Fire: Prevention and Safety Tips

Learn how to create a fire safety plan and Increase the chance you’ll survive a fire through careful planning before the fire starts.

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10 Tips to Stop Hurricane Damage

Learn how to hurricane-proof your home with our ten hurricane preparation tips to help you keep your family safe and minimize damage to your home during a hurricane.

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Onelink Safe & Sound by First Alert with Built-in Alexa Protects, Entertains & Informs

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are some of the most important safety products to have in any home. Now, however, they can also become part of your entertainment system because First Alert has just released a product called Onelink Safe & Sound — and it’s the first smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm with a …

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Disaster Preparedness for Your Home

Get tips for effective disaster preparedness for your home. To prevent and protect against a natural disaster, secure your homes foundation, walls, and appliances.

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Fire Damage Restoration for Homeowners

No matter what the cause, house fires can be devastating for a family, both financially and emotionally. House fires result in more than 2,500 deaths and 12,600 injuries every year in the United States, and the emotional and physical impact to the home can affect families even when no one is hurt. Fortunately, fire damage restoration …

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Grace Ice & Water Shield Roof Underlayment Prevents Costly Leaks

In the United States and beyond, extreme weather is the new normal. Every home must be constructed to withstand everything that Mother Nature brings. Grace Ice & Water Shield is a self-adhered roofing underlayment designed to protect your home from wind-driven rain and ice dams, preventing damage and costly repairs.

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4 Ways to Get Ready for Heavy Snow

Winter storm preparedness is a topic hard to think about as the weather just starts to chill, or when the first light dusting of snow turns your yard into a winter wonderland. But while a light dusting of snow can be quite beautiful, a massive blizzard is potentially dangerous. That danger doesn’t just apply to …

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5 Ways To Weatherize Your Home | Video

5 Ways To Weatherize Your Home Weatherizing you home is a great way to stay warm and save on utility bills during cold winter months. From caulking to pipe installation, we rounded up five easy, inexpensive ways to weatherize your home. Here’s what you’ll need for these quick, money-saving tasks: TOOLS Felt-tip Marker Bread Knife …

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Storm Damage: How to Fix Holes in Soil

I live in Arkansas and we just had some pretty bad and heavy storms for close to a week straight. Around my house, some of the soil has washed out in areas. Some of it is near the back patio and some of it is randomly around my house. You may see a dip in the …

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Briggs & Stratton Powersmart Series Inverter Generators Are Quiet, Powerful and Portable

When you need backup power, a portable generator is the perfect solution. But conventional portable generators can be loud, heavy and hard to transport. Briggs & Stratton PowerSmart Series Inverter Generators are quiet, lightweight, powerful and portable.

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6 Steps for Making Homemade Plywood Storm Shutters

Protection for windows and sliding glass doors is an important part of hurricane preparedness. Get step-by-step instructions on how to make plywood storm shutters. It's a DIY project you'll be grateful you took the time to do when a storm threatens.

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Safety Tips on Windows and Fire Escapes

Quick and easy tips to make sure your windows will allow you to escape a fire safely and swiftly. In the event of a fire, windows properly installed and maintained can help you escape.

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Fire Prevention Tips Everyone Should Know

Find out how to prevent house fires and keep your family safe with healthy heating equipment, smart smoke detectors and effective household fire extinguishers.

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Life-saving Tips: Be Prepared for a House Fire

Find out how to increase your chances of surviving a house fire. Learn where to place smoke detectors and fire extinguishers around your home, and get tips on preparing and practicing an escape plan with your family.

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Preparation Still Key Despite Quieter Hurricane Forecast

The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and it’s expected to be less active than usual. But despite the relatively quiet forecast, officials are warning people not to be complacent, as strong and devastating storms remain a possibility. If you live in a hurricane zone, there are five key ways that you can prepare now to protect your home and reduce potential damage.

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Wireless Smoke and Fire Alarms

Wireless smoke and fire alarms offer many advantages, especially to homes that are older and that do not have the benefit of hard wired smoke or fire alarms. Here is a comprehensive review of wireless smoke alarm technology.

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5 Winter Hazards That Can Cost You Big

Prevent Plumbing Explosions with this Frozen Pipe Checklist

5 Winter Hazards That Can Cost You Big

Prevent Plumbing Explosions with this Frozen Pipe Checklist

Spring Storm Damage? Here’s How to Make Your Insurance Company Cover the Repairs

The New Homeowner’s Guide to Preparing for Extreme Weather

Storm Damage Inspection: 5-Step Home Checklist

Lightning Protection For Your Home

Lightning Safety: How to Avoid Lightning Strikes

Disaster Readiness: 9 Tips for Planning and Preparation

How to Survive a Fire: Prevention and Safety Tips

10 Tips to Stop Hurricane Damage

Onelink Safe & Sound by First Alert with Built-in Alexa Protects, Entertains & Informs

Disaster Preparedness for Your Home

Fire Damage Restoration for Homeowners

Grace Ice & Water Shield Roof Underlayment Prevents Costly Leaks

4 Ways to Get Ready for Heavy Snow

5 Ways To Weatherize Your Home | Video

Storm Damage: How to Fix Holes in Soil

Briggs & Stratton Powersmart Series Inverter Generators Are Quiet, Powerful and Portable

6 Steps for Making Homemade Plywood Storm Shutters

Safety Tips on Windows and Fire Escapes

Fire Prevention Tips Everyone Should Know

Life-saving Tips: Be Prepared for a House Fire

Preparation Still Key Despite Quieter Hurricane Forecast

Wireless Smoke and Fire Alarms

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