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Candle Safety

12/17/2017

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The holidays are approaching, and for many people, it’s candle season. Candles can create an attractive display, whether solo or placed precisely inside or around additional décor. The ambience and aroma of candles burning in a home is pleasurable and relaxing for many people. But let's remember that fire is involved. Whether you are burning candles on a birthday cake, at dinner, while Christmas caroling, or while relaxing in the bath, we’d like to remind you of some simple candle safety tips:
  • Make sure candles are completely snuffed and the wicks do not have hot embers or are still smoking when you throw them away. A candle that is not completely out could easily cause a fire in a trash can or other area.
  • Be alert when you have candles burning. Stay in the room so you can see them quickly if they tip over or if a draft blows something into the flame. Never go to sleep with candles burning inside your home; a potential fire from the open flame could become out of control quickly.
  • Never leave children or pets unattended near burning candles. A curious child could easily get burned or even drop or knock over a lit candle over. Likewise, pet tails, whiskers and floppy ears could get burned if an animal gets too close to a candle.
  • When burning candles, make sure they are not located close enough to come into contact with flammable materials, such as bedding, furniture, window coverings, newspapers, mail, aerosol cans, gases and clothing.
  • Place candles on level surfaces that can support their weight. Candle holders can help prevent a candle from falling over and aid in catching hot wax that may trickle down the sides of a candle. Even jarred candles need to be on level, weight- supporting surfaces, as they may slide off or tip over. 

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Winterizing your home

12/17/2017

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Weatherizing your home can prevent warm air from leaking out of your house in the winter — which costs both energy and money. The good news is that weatherizing your house is a cheap and easy task. All you have to do is caulk, seal and weather-strip seams, cracks and openings to the outdoors. And it’s well worth the 10 percent or more you’ll save on energy costs.
Every house has some common culprits for air leaks. These are some of the areas you’ll want to focus on when weatherizing your home:
  • Dropped ceilings
  • Light fixtures
  • Attic entrance
  • Electrical wires, boxes, switches and outlets
  • Water and furnace flues
  • Air ducts
  • Door and window sashes and frames
  • Chimneys
    Here are some tips for weatherizing your house:
  • Test your home for air leaks. On a windy day, hold a lit candle or incense stick next to windows, doors, electrical outlets and other areas that are common culprits for air leaks. If the smoke or flame wavers noticeably, then you have found an area you need to seal. You can also have a professional home energy audit..
  • Caulk and weather-strip around drafty doors and windows — don’t forget basement windows.
  • Caulk and seal air leaks where electrical wiring, plumbing or ductwork penetrates through exterior walls, floors and ceilings.
  • Purchase inexpensive rubber or foam insulation kits specially designed for electrical outlets and switch plates.
  • Install storm windows over single-pane windows or replace the windows with better insulated double-pane windows. During the cold winter months, you can also purchase window insulation kits, which allow you to install clear plastic over drafty windows.
  • Consider plugging the fireplace flue with an inflatable plug or a rigid insulation plug if you don’t use the fireplace.
  • Caulk the exterior of your house around all areas where electrical, gas, cable and water lines enter the house. Also, caulk around your dryer vent. ​
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