by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Fire Safety
A dirty dryer vent is an accident waiting to happen, but a house fire is not the only thing you have to worry about. A dryer vent that is clogged with lint can cause other problems for your home. Much of the moisture leaving clothes in the dryer will get...
by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Fire Safety
Getting your fireplace and chimney ready for the cold season should always involve some attention to the issue of safety. You will enjoy curling up in front of the fireplace more if you know that you have taken all necessary steps to make it a safe atmosphere....
by Lou Curley | Apr 27, 2016 | Fire Safety
To put it simply, the chimney is a structure that is meant to protect you. Imagine if there was no way to channel the smoke from the fire that is keeping you warm. You would be inhaling the smoke, as well as the toxic fumes produced by the burning wood. Inside...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Fireplaces, children, and pets do not always work well together. Remember, children and pets are very curious and they often do not think about the consequences before they do something. A lot of their curiosity is due to simply not understanding a situation or...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Many homeowners ignore a few very important areas of their home. This doesn’t happen because they’re bad homeowners or because they like to tempt fate; they simply don’t think about these areas because they’re out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately some of...
by Lou Curley | Apr 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Wood burning fireplaces are an amazing addition to the average home. They’re a lovely way to keep warm during a power outage and turn up the romance when you are enjoying a quiet evening at home. The wood burning fireplace isn’t exactly a safe spot for children...
