Winter is a time of togetherness, but it’s not always voluntary. The brutal cold and rugged weather keeps individuals indoors as much as the spate of holidays. As we spend more time indoors against the cold, we perform more activities indoors. Ordinarily safe activities can become dangerous as repetition causes laxness, and not just to the individual involved. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are over 360,000 homes each year damaged by fire. Below you’ll find three of common causes of home fires, and at least one of them will probably surprise you. [Read more…]