Archive for the ‘Home Safety’ Category

Tips for Parents: The Treck Back to School

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Have you looked at the calendar lately? August will be over in a week, so the next month spells back to school blues for some children and even adults. Everyone needs to be cautious walking to school and even around campus, regardless of how old or wise you might be. This ...

Prepare Meals without Burns, House Fires and Other Accidents

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Cooking is a dangerous job, but someone has to do it. Along with whipping up delicious and nutritious meals that will satisfy everyone, you also have to mind your safety. To get your noggin on the right track, what is wrong in the picture on the left? Give yourself a ...

Fourth of July Safety Reminders

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Celebrating the Fourth of July can be an enjoyable experience with friends and family, because it means delicious picnic food, an appreciation of freedom and, of course, fireworks. However, with this holiday also come serious injuries due to fireworks. In order to prevent a horrific accident at your home this ...

Common Sense Tips on Home Safety

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Making your home safer is something that you can have control over—the accidents that will happen isn’t anything you can control, but you can at least do whatever you can to prevent them. Below are some quick tips on how you can increase everyone’s safety in your house. Reassess the positioning ...

You Might Be Bringing a Toxin into Your Home

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

In addition to worrying about potential dangers that can affect your home from the outside, you also have to be aware of hazards that you might be bringing inside your home. This summer sunscreen is definitely a product you should be aware of, because your family's health is at stake. An ...

Training an Obedient Guard Dog Can Be Fun

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

The summertime can be a carefree time of year. You might lounge around more and eat more ice cream too. It’s easy to get back into bad habits, and it’s quite possible your pet learned some bad behavior too. If you have been feeding your pet table scraps and letting ...

Weather Safety: Relieving Anxiety During Bad Storms

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Every person and even pet responds differently to bad weather. For instance, some people and animals are fascinated by the thunder and lightening while others become fearful and anxious. If a family member or your pet experiences anxiety during bad weather, there are some things you can do to keep ...

Recipe for Relaxation: A Safe Roaring Fire, Friends & Family

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

How can you take pleasure in the great outdoors without having a toasty fire to roast your s’mores? Although a roaring wood fire pit emits pollution, wood is a renewable resource. Plus, there are options to make it more eco-friendly as well as natural gas alternatives too. If you want ...

Household Fire Safety Tips from Queensland Fire & Rescue

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

In an effort to raise awareness about fire safety, the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service has been providing informative programs as well as safety inspection to residents for free. The purpose is to reduce the chance of house fires and educate individuals on how to prevent and extinguish a fire. ...

Increase the Safety of Your Swimming Pool This Summer

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

A backyard swimming pool can be a luxurious and inexpensive way to spend the summertime since you don’t have to leave your home to get some rest and relaxation. Plus, you can invite friends and family over for barbeques and pool party fun. While pools and hot tubs can improve ...