Everyone knows that property fires are destructive, but when it occurs to the individuals themselves, the experience is devastating. All of their belongings, home, and memories will have perished in the flames while they are left with nothing but their insurance claim and a fire damage restoration company to salvage their remaining belongings. While property fires will cause damage to … Read More
What to do After a Home Kitchen Fire
Fires usually start in the kitchen and can spread to other areas of the home. This is because when cooking, you may be working with exposed flames and high heat. You should always take all possible measures to prevent fires and stay safe in the kitchen. Kitchen fires are usually caused by flammable materials that encounter a source of heat. … Read More
10 Home Fire Hazards That Are Easy to Overlook
Fires are a devastating experience for homeowners. Although fires can be unpredictable at times, most fires can be prevented by taking safety precautions with everyday items that may cause a fire. You may be using these items all the time but not know that improper use or lack of maintenance of the same can cause a potential fire. Learn about … Read More
How to Prevent Fires from Candles this Winter
They’re wonderful gifts and they smell amazing, but candles are very dangerous, especially if nobody’s around. There are a number of potential fire sources within the home or building, especially during the wintertime due to increased heat sources, but fires from candles alone have contributed to millions of dollars in property fire damage. According to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, … Read More
Summer Vacation Tips to Avoid Fire Damage
Summer is the time to vacation, to relax, to unwind, and not worry about anything. It’s the time to break the routine and do something different, something that you’ve always wanted to do. Getting out to enjoy or get away from the heat both sound like amazing ideas, whether you travel north or hit the beach. But regardless of how … Read More
How to Prevent House Fires with Effective Spring Cleaning
Spring is in the air and with it comes a desire to renew and refresh ourselves, our lives, and our homes. What better time to get rid of old, needless stuff and make the home bright and cheery, after all – in the spring, usually there are plenty of redundant items accumulated over the year in every household and people are … Read More
How to Prevent Christmas Tree Fires
Your Christmas tree is likely, at present, to be gracing the floor of your living room, adding a merry element to your cozy surroundings. Your majestic tree may be artificial or freshly plucked from a forest floor. You may have hung a delightful series of gorgeous holiday ornaments upon its branches, lending memories and making more. Better yet, your tree … Read More
