Don’t Forget to Wait Until Ashes are Cooled off to Dispose of Them
You should always put the embers in a covered metal container and make sure that you keep the bin at least 10 feet away from your home and other buildings that are close by.
Be Practical and Don’t Forget About Purchasing a Fire Alarm when Decorating Your Home
Whatever type of residence you and your family inhabit, you’ll certainly want to use your personal taste and style to dress it up or give it makeover.
Residential Electrical Fires Cause 470 Deaths in 2009 According to National Statistics
According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2009, approximately 44,800 home structure fires that fire rescue crews responded to in the United States involved electrical failure or breakdown.
Remembering to Unplug Heating Equipment can Keep your Family Safe This Winter
Keep anything that can catch on fire at least three feet away from fireplaces, wood stoves, space heaters and furnaces.
A Well-Cleaned Chimney can Reduce the Likelihood of a Residential Fire
You should also remember that a rain cap is also important when it comes to the maintenance of your chimney.
Christmas Trees can Pose a Fire Hazard Without Proper Care
The U.S. Fire Association advises that trees be kept away from heating sources like fireplaces or heat vents.
Installing a Working Fire Alarm Can Help Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
More than 35 percent of residential blaze fatalities occur in houses without smoke alarms.