Portable heater safety on Long Island is likely a household topic lately no thanks to the treacherous Polar Vortex that’s socked in the U.S. east coast. It’s always a good plan to have portable heaters for use in your home as a way to save money on your heat bill. However, these heaters are also known…
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide combo detectors have become a staple, life saving home warning system As tech advances, smoke and carbon monoxide combo detectors on Long Island have become available to reduce the amount of warning devices throughout a residence. For the ultimate in protection, always make sure your equipment is regularly checked and maintained by…
With some of the worst winter storms on record happening in certain parts of the country, you may have to remind yourself about generator safety tips if you ever have to use one. Power outages that go on for weeks aren’t uncommon any more during treacherous winters. Using a generator may have to be necessary during those…
House fires are one of the more common disasters, yet it is one of the more preventable home disasters. Not only do house fires put you and your family in danger, but according to the United States Fire Administration about half a million pets are also affected, annually. Safeguard your pets by including them in your fire…
The Home Safety Council, among many other sources, asserts that falls are the number one cause of unintentional injuries in the home. In fact, injuries resulting from falls in the home usually dwarfs those related to fires and burns. Of course, not all those falls are related to issues of stairway safety in the home, but the potential…
Is there any way to help reduce false alarms on Long Island with your security system? It’s become a major problem in society for years ever since alarm systems were made available to the mainstream public. And since so many false alarms on Long Island have occurred, there’s been a tendency for people to ignore the sound…
You would never think of burglarizing someone else’s home (we hope!), so it may be hard to put yourself in a criminal’s shoes. Nevertheless, it’s something that’s necessary for you to do if you wish to protect your own residence from potential intruders. The ability to view your home from a burglar’s point of view can help you…
The kitchen is often considered the center of the home, and it’s a great learning environment as well. Teaching your kids to cook can be one of the most rewarding aspects of being a parent. A Kid Safe kitchen however, should be a top priority even for experienced older kids. After all, accidents can happen…
It’s true that the holiday season is burglary season on Long Island due to the fact that households may have dozens of expensive gifts sitting under their tree. Even if your Christmas tree or Chnukah lights can’t be seen through a window or other visible place, a burglar may still assume they are there. They can assume that based on…
When winter comes, it’s time to start thinking about fireplace safety. Statistics still show far too much neglect when it comes to safety using a fireplace. Even FEMA reports that 36% of all residential fires are related to fireplaces. When you own a fireplace, you simply have to take responsibility in caring for it or it can cause some major…
Do you know how to protect yourself against muggers if you encounter one during the holiday shopping season? As much as shopping during the holidays can be a magical family activity, muggers are frequently waiting in concealed places around mall parking lots. They can potentially rob you of your money and gifts as you walk out of…
According to the FBI, in 2012 there were over 2,100,000 burglaries in the US, resulting in billions of dollars in lost property and lots of heartache for victims. Although state-of-the-art home security against burglary and other home invasions is important year-round, there are certain times of year when you have to be extra vigilant. This includes the…