How to prevent fires at home

Fire Prevention Week is observed every year during the week of October 8 to commemorate the devastation of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on that date in 1871. The jury is still out on the O’Leary’s cow theory, but today, we know reliable ways to make our homes safer. Here are some tips on ...

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Tips to make your home safer

We’re fortunate enough to live in a time of unmatched safety and comfort. However, it’s all too easy to overlook the more mundane dangers that still exist in our homes. Though they rarely grab headlines, threats such as fire, carbon monoxide and falls leave thousands injured or worse every year. Thankfully, many of these dangers ...

4 ways to make your home safer

We live in an unparalleled age of safety and comfort, but that also means we can sometimes overlook the more mundane dangers that still exist in our homes. Though they rarely grab headlines, threats such as fire, carbon monoxide leaks and falls leave thousands injured – or worse – every year. Thankfully, many of these ...