’Tis the season to decorate safely for the holidays. While shopping can be stressful at this time of year, the sight of festive decorations around…
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A safe home should be a priority all year long. However, during the holiday season, there may be more potential hazards than during other times of…
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With colder weather on the way, is your house ready for whatever winter may bring? Despite the heat, heavy rain, and occasional tornadoes of summer, winter…
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An electric fireplace is an increasingly popular option for providing extra heat to a single room. Many homes don’t offer the option of a wood-burning…
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It’s the time of year for a reminder about potential winter HVAC safety hazards. Whether you use electric, natural gas or oil fuel, today’s heating…
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The cooler temperatures and autumn colors signal that the arrival of winter isn't far away. That makes fall the right time of year to winterize…
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The summer season can bring downpours to Eastern North Carolina, but your common afternoon storm system isn't given a name by the World Meteorological Organization.…
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Each year around this time, emergency room statistics tell a not-so-festive tale: An average of 12,500 injuries annually are attributed to the installation and use…
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Fireplace safety is critically important this time of year. About half of existing single-family homes in the United States have a fireplace and, though the…
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As autumn slips away, the season of cold-weather fires in residences approaches. It’s a grim seasonal fact of life, but December, January, and February are…
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