It's finally summer! The kids are out of school, the days are longer and the warm weather is here. As you enjoy these summer months, it's important to keep home safety in mind as incidents could ruin your summer fun. Here are a few summer home safety …
Beware of Ice Dams After Big Snow Storms
We've finally had our first really big snow storm in Boston. School closings and people working from home are a sure sign that winter is truly here. As a homeowner, you should beware of ice dams after big snow storms. Ice dams form as snow starts to …
Holiday Safety Tips | MA Safety Tips
Crime rates often increase around the holidays. Theft and property crimes, in particular, are common between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. It has a lot to do with holiday shopping and available opportunities for thieves. Reduce the chances of …
Keeping Your Home Cool During a Heat Wave
Well, all winter long we prayed for warm weather. You're either now enjoying that your wishes came true or hoping for some not-so-hot days. Here are some ways of keeping your home cool during a heat wave. Keep It Shut As you're looking for ways to …
Boston MA Pest Prevention Tips for Homeowners
Spring is right around the corner. As you perform your spring cleaning and other seasonal home maintenance, you may want to think about pest prevention as well. Getting a head start can help maintain a pest free home through the Spring and Summer …
Prevent Bursting Pipes During MA Winters
Bursting pipes are one of the worst things that can happen to your home during winter. It creates a huge mess and can cause extensive damage. Prevent bursting pipes during MA winters by taking a few extra precautions to protect your home. Insulate …
Carbon Monoxide Home Safety Tips for Massachusetts
During winter months, the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning increases dramatically. Your home is closed up tightly during the winter and you also run your heating system, which is probably a fuel burning system that emits carbon monoxide. Here are …
Space Heater Safety Tips
It's been quite chilly lately, which means many of you are probably relying on space heaters to stay warm. It is important to be extra vigilant when using space heaters. Here are some helpful space heater safety tips. Look for Safety …
Winter Fire Safety Tips for MA Homeowners
If you live in Massachusetts, heating your home is a necessity during the winter months. Unfortunately, most home heating methods present a fire hazard. Therefore, it is important to be vigilant about safety. Here are a few winter fire safety tips …
Importance of Cleaining Up Fall Leaves
The Fall leaves look beautiful right now. Unfortunately, this means that most of them will be falling to the ground soon. You may try to delay cleaning them up until all the leaves have fallen, but there are many reasons why you may not want to wait. …