As temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, it’s important to be aware of the dangers presented by your home heating equipment. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Some …

Babysitting can be a great way to earn money. But, with the job comes a responsibility to know how to prevent injuries and keep those you watch safe. You can protect yourself and the children for whom you …

Even the best-planned events can result in tragedy. It can happen on an ordinary Saturday night. You’ve invited a few friends to a dinner party and as the food is underway on the stove, you decide to …

Robin, a 22-year-old single mom, just purchased her first home to raise her young daughter.
Robin wanted to hire a home inspector, but the sellers had already hired some one to perform a home inspection and …

On a night filled with ghosts, goblins and spooky stories, Halloween is undoubtedly one of the most spine-chilling nights of the year, especially for parents. Filled with nostalgic memories of their own trick-or-treating adventures, parents look forward to creating new memories with their …

Did you know that from 2003-2006, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 3,570 structure fires each year in dormitories, fraternities and sororities, resulting in seven deaths and 54 fire injuries?
By now, college is back in full swing. For many, …

New and expectant parents take note: powdered infant formula is safe.
However, it is not sterile and, therefore, has a minute chance of bacteria growth in the powder. So what, as parents, can we do to protect our infant children? Some mothers are not able to breastfeed and …

You never forget a fire when it happens in your own home. Our family’s fire was caused by a malfunctioning electric baseboard heater. The fire gutted the interior of the house, leaving us with only our memories of what was …

We always refer to incidents as “accidents” when, in actuality, most “accidents” are anything but. With a little care, they could have been prevented. So, what are you doing to make sure your house isn’t an accident waiting to happen? You ask, “What can you do?” Well, first, you have to know what areas can become problems, and therefore, it might first be a good idea to sit down with your family and make a list. Not only is this good for safety, but it’s also a good way to educate your children, if you have them, and a good time for simple, old fashioned communication – something we seriously lack in this age of technology.

Most of us probably don’t take home fire safety as seriously as we should. Sure we check our smoke detectors every so often to make sure the batteries are good, but that’s probably as far as it goes for most American families. By employing a few simple home fire safety tips, you can greatly increase the chances that your family will be safe in the event of a fire. The first, most important, and probably the easiest thing that you can do is talk with your family about fire safety. A short discussion and little practice can really go a long way when it comes to fire safety.