Recent Blog Posts by Suzanne Dingley

CLEAN DRYER VENTS FOR A FASTER, SAFER DRYER TIME

If your clothes dryer takes an hour or longer to dry a load of jeans and towels, the problem might lie in the venting rather than the appliance.Clogged vents that extend drying times can cost an additional $18 to $24 a month. Longer drying times also reduce an appliance’s life expectancy.Enter dryer vent cleaning. It’s a niche cleaning service that hardly existed a decade ago. Most dryers ...

Is Your Home Ready For An Emergency?

From the Home Safety Council ~ The kitchen is perhaps the most potentially dangerous place in the house, because it’s where water, electricity - and in some cases, natural gas - all come together. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher handy near the stove, and make sure everyone in the house knows how and when to use it. You should never fight a fire if it compromises your ability ...

HOLIDAY SAFETY AT HOME

  TEN SAFETY TIPS FROM UNDERWRITER'S LABORATORIES Water, water, water your live tree: Dry trees pose a fire risk. Cut 1/2 - 1" from the bottom of the trunk before putting your tree into a sturdy stand; fill immediately with water and add water frequently. Steer your tree clear: Your tree should be positioned at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators and other ...