by Lou Curley | Jun 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
A fireplace is a wonderful addition to your home. Your pets may either agree or disagree depending on their experiences near the new addition. Over time, every fireplace owner must decide the best course of action for keeping curious pets out of the fireplace...
by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Fire Safety
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), dryers and washing machines were involved in one out of every 22 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments from 2006 to 2010. That’s a lot of laundry-related fires per year. The heating...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2014 | Fire Safety
Carbon monoxide (CO), by definition, is a colorless, odorless toxic flammable gas formed by incomplete combustion of carbon. Carbon monoxide is created by the incomplete burning of fuels including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas. Open...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2014 | Fire Safety
Do you ever look at warning tags on things and wonder if they’re put in place as a joke? Don’t use your hair dryer in the shower or while asleep…they seriously have to warn people about these potential dangers? You may be surprised. Today,...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2014 | Fire Safety
A fireplace adds a sophisticated beauty to nearly any style of home. The ability to relax by the fire after a hard, cold Philadelphia day is a luxury many of us enjoy. The fireplace can be as dangerous as it is lovely. Review these fireplace safety tips to prevent a...
by Lou Curley | Apr 3, 2014 | Fire Safety
Those two little words carry a plethora of possibilities. Damage to a chimney may be internal, external, or both. It may include replacement of the flue, replacement of some of the masonry, or an entirely new build if damage is bad enough. Repairing your chimney could...
