(NC)—Interior designers have been quick to embrace the arrival of new, low-profile smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on the market. Now it seems home builders and homeowners, too, are catching the excitement. “Alarm designs have not changed much since they were first introduced over 25 years ago,” says Carol Heller, a safety specialist with industry [...]

(NC)—Quick, can you name a common item found in your home that could prevent you and your family from escaping a fire? The answer: doors. This may seem obvious at first, but not for reasons you think. It is true that you have to somehow pass through doors inside your home to get outside – and that’s [...]

(NC)—While heart-wrenching natural disasters tend to dominate newspaper headlines and nightly TV newscasts, did you know that household fires cause 20 times more deaths on a global basis than tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods combined? Experts tell us that the majority of home fires start in kitchens or bedrooms. As a tradition coinciding with the [...]

(NC)—From space and water heating, to cooking the meals on your table, natural gas is a commonly used energy source all year round. That’s why it’s important to always keep safety top of mind, beginning with knowing what natural gas smells like. On its own, natural gas has no scent, experts say. For the safety [...]

(NC)—With suitcases full of presents and holiday cheer, thousands of people in Canada go on vacation every winter to celebrate the season with friends and family and escape the winter cold. To ensure the season stays jolly, TD Insurance offers these simple tips on how to better protect your home from unwanted attention while you’re [...]

(NC)—Well-functioning smoke alarms and a good evacuation plan can save your life. Too often, we hear about fire tragedies that could have been lessened had the proper safety measures been put in place. Early smoke alarms were battery operated, but people often failed to replace dead batteries, or removed them, making the alarms ineffective. Then [...]

(NC)—It’s that time of year again—Canada Geese are flying south, trees are bare and thousands of Canadians are preparing to head for warmer pastures. To maintain peace of mind while away for an extended period of time, take the necessary steps to safeguard your home. Maintain both the exterior and interior of your home • [...]

(ARA) – Homeowners often worry about keeping their homes safe and secure for their families. And it’s no wonder: nearly 70 percent of home break-ins are in the form of kick-ins to a door, according to the U. S. Department of Justice. You have many easy and affordable options for ensuring a safer home, and [...]

(ARA) – As seasons change, homeowners’ routines change along with them. Whether it’s children coming in and out of the house more frequently between school and activities, or service workers helping to get home repairs done before the holidays, you want to ensure safe and controlled access when you’re not available. One recent “Key Hiding [...]

(ARA) – House fires happen more frequently during the winter months each year due to holiday decorations, malfunctioning furnaces and increased use of cooking appliances and fireplaces, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. As winter approaches, now is a good time for homeowners to make fire escape plans and take steps to prevent house. Every [...]