Happy New Year! Can you believe that a whole new decade is beginning? This is a great time to look at all of the different ways to transform your life and make a fresh start. While you’re reevaluating your diet and signing up for a new gym membership, why not take a look around your...
We’ve been talking about fire prevention a lot lately. The reason for this is simple — house fires are very common this time of year and we care about our community. In many cases, these tragedies can be prevented. Adding a few simple steps to your routine truly can keep your home and family protected....
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.” While those are lyrics from the classic holiday tune, “Let It Snow,” it rings true all winter long. During these cooler months, Virginia can get pretty damp and dreary, and one of the coziest ways to stay warm is to curl up by...
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the holiday season, but here we are! While you’re trying to stay warm, keep track of the best deals, and grab supplies for that glorious meal, have you forgotten something important? When jolly old St. Nick comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve, will he end up covered...
Even in humid Virginia, indoor air naturally gets drier during the colder months. You might even notice that your hands and lips look cracked and parched, like you’ve been stranded in the desert! While you slather on some more hand lotion and lip balm, there’s another thing you can do to remedy the situation —...
The cool weather is here — has your home been as warm as you’d like? Do you find yourself wearing extra layers and turning up the thermostat more often than usual? Whether it’s a sudden change, or a gradual decline, you might be in denial about needing to upgrade your heating system. Unfortunately, it’s a...
Can you believe the weather we’ve been having in Richmond? The reality is that our weather patterns are becoming less and less predictable. We used to have a good idea of when the flurries might appear, but over the last few years, we’ve seen snow in November! You need to be prepared in case the...
Now that the winter chill is starting to creep in, you’ll be relying on your heating system a lot more. For comfort, safety, and budgetary reasons, you’ll want to make sure that everything is running efficiently. After all, the last thing you want is for it to break down on the coldest day of the...
Space heaters are a popular, affordable way to add some warmth to a room, but over the years, we’ve seen that they come with some potential hazards. Did you know that 80% of home heating fire deaths are caused by space heaters? We don’t want to terrify anyone, but this really is a serious issue....
It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner. Whether you’ll be quietly celebrating during this festive time or entertaining a house full of guests, you’ll want to follow some guidelines to keep everyone safe and comfortable. With everything else you’ll have going on, you probably don’t want to add anything...
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