by HomeGauge | Nov 24, 2021 | Community, Home Maintenance, Safe & Healthy Home
You use electricity every day in your home, but are you using it safely? It is estimated that 51,000 home electrical fires happen annually due to inappropriate electricity use. Fortunately, many of these fires are preventable. Follow these simple electrical safety...
by HomeGauge | Jan 29, 2021 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Keeping your home safe from burglary is easy when you incorporate a few simple and affordable deterrents. Taking steps to protect your property will offer peace of mind no matter how far away you are. Here are a few ways you can improve home security. Improve Security...
by HomeGauge | Sep 25, 2020 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Power outages in your home aren’t only inconvenient, they can be dangerous when you’re unprepared. Naturally, you want to keep your home and family secure, so it’s important to know what to do in case there’s a power outage. To stay safe in an emergency, follow...
by HomeGauge | Jul 27, 2020 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
As a homeowner, it’s important to be prepared for unexpected situations. As much as you hope they won’t happen, break-ins, fire, or natural disasters can occur on your property. Here are the safety essentials your home should have. A First Aid Kit Contains...
by HomeGauge | May 27, 2020 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Smoke from industries and fumes from cars are some images that come to mind when you think about air pollution. People are surprised to learn that the air inside their homes is often polluted with chemicals, mold, dust, cleaning products, and smoke. With these tips,...
by HomeGauge | Dec 26, 2019 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
The importance of proper smoke detector placement cannot be emphasized enough. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that the chances of surviving a house fire increase by 50% with operational smoke detectors. Still, smoke detector placement and maintenance are also...
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