Are you aware of the risks lurking in your laundry room? To minimize the risk of dryer fires and to avoid exposing children to dangerous detergents, follow these tips to maintain a safe laundry room.
As the leaves change and the days get shorter, take the time this autumn to prepare for the oncoming cold weather. Ready the furnace for the months of work it will have ahead, and clean out the fireplace. Test them both to ensure they’ll be working when you need the heat. Don’t wait until it’s snowing to clear out your gutters. With upkeep in the fall, you’ll have peace of mind in the winter and more time to hibernate.
Many fires are due to unsafe or improper wiring or other preventable electrical hazards. The unfortunate truth is that many home fires could have been averted.