Thursday, April 23, 2020 @ 11:09 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Our homes are special places full of loved ones, memories, pets and more. So why would we leave it unprotected from detectable – and usually preventable – threats like smoke, fire and carbon monoxide? Fire safety experts report that more than 60 per cent of consumers do not test their
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Category: Health
Tags: fire safety,home,
Thursday, January 14, 2016 @ 11:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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With the mild December we had, an article on shoveling safety tips may seem a tad eager, but we all know it's coming! As much as we all dread it, clearing snow is just part of our regular winter routine as Canadians. So, before you head out to do your
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Category: Home & Decor
Tags: shoal safe,home,winter
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 @ 10:57 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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October is a busy month for themed decorations. Halloween is just around the corner and there are some extra precautions regarding fire safety around this time of year. Here are some tips, courtesy of the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services: 1. Test your smoke alarms to make
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Category: Home & Decor
Tags: Halloween,fire safety,home
Friday, May 29, 2015 @ 1:20 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Now that winter is behind us, we can all say goodbye to cold and flu season! Hooray! But what if there is something lurking in your own home that's making you sick? Here are a few sneaky culprits that might be causing chronic illnesses in your home: Your bed
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Category: Home & Decor
Tags: home,pets,chemicals,safety
Monday, January 19, 2015 @ 9:55 PM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Holding an open house is a great way to increase exposure of your property to potential buyers, but there always is the unfortunate reality that thefts can occur. So, what can you do to protect yourself? The first step is to create an action plan with your registered broker or
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,open house,privacy,protection,safe
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 @ 11:21 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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Whether you have lived in your home for decades or are still unpacking boxes, maintaining a safe household is very important. Every year we hear stories of people injuring themselves in their own homes and, in most cases, these accidents are preventable. So, while the cold weather is here and
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: home,safety,accidents,non-slip,locks,fireplace
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
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In a perfect world, every home would come equipped with a self-cleaning, maintenance-free swimming pool that was always the perfect temperature and disappeared any time it wasn't in use. Wouldn't that be great? While a lovely addition to the backyard, pools are also costly, a lot of work and
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Category: Home Improvement
Tags: swimming pool,backyard,safety,maintenance,ROI,real estate,insurance
Sunday, December 15, 2013 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Joseph Giovinazzo
If this weekend is any indication, clearing snow will be part of our regular winter routine. It's most definitely a nuisance and shoveling can also pose a serious health risk, particularly for older homeowners and those who rarely get vigourous exercise. According to health experts, shoveling snow can be more
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Category: Home & Decor
Tags: safety,shovelling,home
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