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Daylight Saving Time Ends – Time to Test Smoke Alarms and Replace Batteries

When it’s time to turn the clocks back an hour from daylight saving time (DST), it’s also the recommended time to change smoke/carbon monoxide alarm ...

How to Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan

When a disaster is imminent, it is important to be prepared and know what to do before, during and after the crisis. The first thing to have is an ...

How to Calm Children During Thunderstorms

As children begin to understand the world, many of them develop irrational fears, such as the fear of thunderstorms, also known as Astraphobia. ...

7 Mistakes to Avoid when Cleaning with Vinegar

Household vinegar has a variety of applications in home cleaning. However, due to its acidic nature, using vinegar is not appropriate in many ...

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The 6 Most Toxic Household Chemicals

Each year, Canadians spend millions of dollars on household cleaning products. Even though they are a common sight in homes and properties, most ...

Fire Restoration

5 Little Known Causes of Home Fires

Although most household fires start in the kitchen, there are many unexpected ways a fire can start in a home or property. Some objects that may seem ...

How to Safeguard Critical Documents from Disasters

In the event of a disaster, such as flood or fire, immediately evacuating the property is sometimes necessary. There may not be time to grab valuable ...