Tips on How to Safely Use Your Space Heater

Space heater on a wooden floorThe winter is here, and so aren’t the inevitable expensive heating bills. Oftentimes, homes and offices will try to save money on their heating bill by using an alternative source, such as a space heater. While this may seem like a great idea, if you fail to use it safely, you could be putting yourself and everyone around you in danger. The National Fire Protection Agency released a report that heating equipment is the second leading cause of U.S home fires and the third leading cause of home fire deaths. Learn more about how to prevent a fire in your home and how to keep yourself safe and warm this winter. [Read more…]

Tips on How to Get Through a Power Outage

A picture of power lines during the sunset with a blue and yellow skyIn Massachusetts, we are not new to losing power, especially in the winter. We always are involved in major winter storms such as snow, ice, sleet, rain, and wind which can have a major effect on our power lines. Usually, we can expect that power will be restored within the hour, but sometimes it takes longer. If this happens to your home, are you prepared? [Read more…]