South Oklahoma City – Space Heater Fire Safety
10 Tips For Space Heater Fire Safety Some people like to use a space heater to save a little money on their heating bill. Heating one room instead of the whole house seems like a good idea but you must be careful. There are many house fires every year resulting from space heaters. There are also plenty of people who end up with burn injuries while coming in contact with the hot surfaces. Here are some safety tips for using space heaters. 1. Be sure to read the instruction manual. I know nobody likes reading manuals but this is important! 2. If your heater is not new have it inspected and...
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Dryer Fire Safety Tips Did you know clothes dryers are a common source of house fires? There are thousands of house fires caused by dryer exhaust ducts every year. When the exhaust duct flow gets blocked from lint build up it can cause the dryer to overheat and start a fire. Here’s a few tips to prevent a dryer fire. Keep the lint screen clean – Every time you do a load of clothes clean the lint screen. This will also help dry your clothes faster. Make sure the outside vent is attached and in good condition to insure no critters can build a nest and block the...
Read MoreChristmas Tree Safety Tips for Moore, OK
Tree Safety Tips for Moore, OK Christmas time is such a wonderful time of year. It’s full of family, friends, food and gathering around the Christmas tree. Here’s a few tips to keep things safe and happy during this celebration time. Choosing a Christmas tree – Of course artificial trees are much safer but some prefer a live tree. Cutting your own tree is the best insurance for getting a fresh one that will last longer. When choosing a tree keep in mind the height and the shape for the space it will occupy. When choosing the location avoid direct sun exposure, open flames...
Read MoreDriving Tips for Teens in Oklahoma
Tips -Keep Your Teens Safe While Driving Most teenagers count the days until they are eligible for their drivers’ license. This is such an exciting time for them. But this new found freedom needs to be tempered with a plenty of guidance and experience. Teenagers are at higher risk of an accident in their first 6 months. Starting your teens off right with good offensive driving habits will go along way to keeping them safe and keeping your car insurance down. Of course you need to spend some quality time teaching them the fine art of driving. Actions speak louder than words, so be a good...
Read MoreOklahoma Insurance Tip – Protect the Value of Your Home
Oklahoma Insurance Tip – Protect the Value of Your Home An important maintenance tip is to keep your gutter system working properly. This is something that is easily overlooked but can be very damaging to your home. The gutters should have a slight angle to make sure they are draining properly. The gutter system is designed to keep water running down the spouts and away from the house. Water needs to be directed away from your foundation, basement or crawlspace access. If you have trees around your house, it’s a good idea to clean your gutters in the fall and spring. You can...
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Grease Fire Tips for Homeowners It’s easier to be prepared in advance of a grease fire instead of trying to figure out what to do while you’re in a panic. I once had the bottom burner of my oven catch on fire. Thankfully I caught it just as it started. I turned off the oven, left the door closed, pulled the stove out of its place then unplugged it. Thankfully that solved the problem. I’m not sure if the fire started as a result of grease on the burner or if it was purely electrical. Either way, I can say I was in a bit of a panic since the fire took at little time to...
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