Tag Archives: prevention

12 tips to prevent kitchen fires

Burning dinner can be something to laugh about. A burning kitchen? Not so much. More fires start in the kitchen than in any room of the house.1 Which makes sense, since that’s where the grease and open flames and oil and high temps and electrical appliances are. 

We can’t help you with dinner, but we can help you keep your kitchen fire-free. These 12 safety tips are a place to start. 

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Winterize your home in 8 steps

Winter isn’t around the corner—it’s already here. But it’s never too late to hunker down and winterize your home. You can still lower your energy bill and keep out the cold in some surprisingly simple ways. 

So let the cold wind blow! Your home will be settling in for a long winter’s nap with these home protection tips. 

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E-bike riding tips for every cyclist

When you think of metropolitan streets, you typically picture lots of cars, buses, trucks—in other words, traffic. The overcrowded streets often deter cyclists from venturing downtown. But that’s what electric bikes are for.

Urban riders have found a new way to get around town. E-bikes provide a sustainable and effective way to get from place to place without sitting in miles of traffic or even hunting down a parking spot.

E-bikes have their risks as well if you don’t ride with caution. Here are a few tips to check out to ensure you ride safely and responsibly.

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