Spring
Wood Chipper Safety Tips
Recently, a great number of accidents by means of wood chippers and the safety of them have been reported in the news. Even though this doesn’t necessarily have to do with the safety of your home, it does have to do with the safety of yourfamily. Here are some tips for you to consider the […]
Lightening Safety
The thunder and lightening season is upon us. Some enjoy mother nature’s storm, others are afraid. Although it is a natural phenomenon, lightening storms can cause damage. There are several steps to ensure safety for you, your loved ones and your home. 1. PLAN: Take the time to plan a course of action in advance. […]
Keeping Ground Water Away from house
Spring is here, which means the rain season has arrived. Depending on where your home is located in western MA, there are precautionary steps you need to take to keep water away from your house in order to prevent water damage. 1. Increase the slope Overflows from gutters and downspouts can wear away the ground […]
Getting Your Pool Ready
We talk a lot about water damage. Water damage is one of the most common home issues, and believe it or not, sometimes the water damage comes from your pool. Here are some tips to properly get your pool ready this season. 1. Turn everything on. If your pool equipment hasn’t run all winter, turn […]
5 Ladder Safety tips you need to know
The weather is getting warmer out. That means a lot of people are gearing up a lot for yard work and homework. Depending on how your winter was, you may need to get to the roof or a tree. For those outdoor projects, you will need an extension ladder. Here are some safety tips that […]
Prevent home fires from patio appliances
It’s warm out. People start wearing summer clothes before they should and start barbecuing without doing a safety check. Most people use their outdoor patios and living areas up to 20 times a month. Most home fires that happen in the time between March and May are due to patio appliances not being properly checked. Propane […]
