Warmer months mean there is more time to relax on your home’s deck. You’ll probably even have family and friends over for cookouts. But before you do either, there are several things you should do each year to ensure that your deck is safe. The Consumer Product Safety...
Whether you use an electric blanket to snuggle up on a cold winter night or need a heating pad to soothe an ailment, both personal heating appliances have the potential to cause fires if not used properly. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation, electric...
If a storm causes a power outage at your home, you may turn to a generator for help. Although generators can provide a temporary source of power, they can also be dangerous if not used properly. Before using any type of generator, the manufacturer's instructions...
If you live in an area of the United States prone to cold weather and tend to get winter storms, you are most likely used to snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain, and flooding. You may have also had to deal with nor'easters and blizzards on occasion. According to the...
Many devices we use nowadays come with lithium-ion batteries including smartphones, laptops, car fobs, cameras, watches, smoke alarms, e-cigarettes, toys, e-scooters, e-bikes, and even cars. Lithium-ion batteries are small in size but store a lot of energy. If not...
If you like to dazzle your neighbors during the holiday season with festive lights on your home and trees, it's essential to make sure you do so safely to avoid the risk of fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 860 fires are caused...
There’s nothing cuter than seeing your pet wearing a holiday outfit or snapping a picture of them under the Christmas tree. But with all the excitement that comes with the holidays, it’s important to remember that your pet’s safety comes first. Because of the many...
At MAPFRE, your safety and peace of mind are essential to us. Because insurance is a serious business, we focus on that, so you can focus on the critical moments in life and not worry about the "what ifs." As the winter begins and temperatures fall across many parts...
An average of 170,000 residential building fires were reportedly caused by cooking in 2021, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Of those fires, there were an average of 135 civilian deaths and 3,000 civilian injuries. The fires resulted in a total...