by Billie Nicholson | Nov 7, 2017 | home safety, wildfire
National Fire Protection Association Every year thousands of wildfires burn millions of acres across the United States. It is only a matter of time that a wildfire may threaten your community. Wildfire fighters concentrate on removing and containing forest fires. They...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 13, 2016 | Communications, Emergency Escape, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, Fire, home safety, National Preparedness Month, Neighborhood Preparedness, Preparedness, Survival skills, Survival Skills for Teens
September is National Preparedness Month, promoted by the US government (DHS and FEMA). Fortunately, we’re several months ahead in our planning, so we’re already putting together our 72 hour kits. The next step is to have a family council and discuss emergency escape...
by Billie Nicholson | Nov 10, 2015 | Carbon Monoxide, Gardening, Heating, home safety, Household Tips, Preparedness, smoke alarms, Tool Kit
Have you taken time to give your home a winter-prep review? If you get to these projects before the weather gets nasty, you will enjoy the work more and help extend the life of your home’s components and make your property safer as well. Here are a few suggestions....
by Paul Eident | May 19, 2015 | Disinfectant, home safety
Do you have a problem with mold and mildew in your home? What can clean up mold and mildew without using harsh chemicals? Some natural household items can be used to clean up the moldy mess, but first determine what is causing the problem. Check for plumbing leaks...
by Paul Eident | Nov 14, 2014 | home safety, Insect Repellent, Preparedness
Robert & Billie Nicholson The winter months have their joys and challenges. As cold weather arrives the warm, inviting interiors of our homes bring comfort to us. They also invite unwanted critters of all sorts inside. We are speak of rodents or insects, not...
by Paul Eident | Sep 5, 2014 | home safety, Preparedness
Use this guide as you check your home for safety measures. Column “no” indicates areas where you could take action to improve your home’s security. These are just some of of the steps you can take to decrease the likelihood that you or your home is targeted. Exterior...
