Winter is a nice time to settle indoors. But it’s also the time to be extra careful about home electrical hazards.  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that, of the “46,700 home fires involving electrical failure or malfunction each year in 2015–2019…three in ten fires (30%)…occurred in the cold weather months from November through […]

Modern homes are full of sensitive electronic equipment, like the computers and personal devices so many of us depend on for work, communication, and entertainment. But there are many other pieces of equipment that depend on electronics to function properly (or to function at all): washer and dryer sets, dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators, and — you […]

You need to replace your smoke detectors at least every 10 years and your carbon monoxide protectors every seven to 10 years. That’s according to manufacturers and to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).  Here’s how you can tell if your detectors need to be replaced. Check The Date Check the manufacturing date on the […]