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Home safety: Tips for making an evacuation plan

An evacuation plan is something every household should have just in case of an emergency. The more prepared you are, the quicker you can react in stressful or dangerous situations. Here are some simple tips for creating your own home evacuation plan.Disaster safety planningThere are several steps you can take ...

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Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...

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How to Prepare for a Tornado

With wind speeds of over 300 miles per hour, a tornado can be devastating. Luckily, meteorologists can predict them accurately enough to give you time to get to safety. Before a tornado comes, however, it's important to be prepared. Here are some tips for being tornado-ready: Know Where to Go Under ground ...

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Tips on Being Prepared for the Hidden Costs of Home Ownership

 Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There’s no denying that purchasing a home requires a huge investment from buyers. Not only will you need to have a down payment in place, but you’ll need to consider closing costs, home maintenance, property taxes and more over the years. While these are all expenses ...

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