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The holidays have arrived! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday entirely, your home could be more at risk for fire during this time of year. Between holiday lights, fireplaces, candles, and decorations, your home can become a huge fire hazard during the months of December and January. Did you know? Christmas trees account for about 200 home fires each year,...

You know that your dryer creates a lot of dryer lint - lint that can get trapped in the ducts and cause a fire if it’s not taken care of regularly. But, have you ever wondered just how all the lint shows up in your dryer? Where does it come from? What is it made from?

Over time, our clothing starts to shed very tiny fabric fibers due to wear and tear with natural fibers producing more...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’re excited to be able to see family members this year and enjoy delicious food! What we’re less excited about is the potential for home fires during the Thanksgiving season. The holiday season is a time when the majority of home fires occurs. In fact, the U.S. Fire Administration estimates the number of fires on Thanksgiving Day alone is 2.3 times...