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| Assessing and Cleaning Textiles and Clothes |
May 07, 2008 |
| Fire can cause damage to your clothes and textiles in many ways. The main problems are soot and smoke odors, however, most clothes and textiles can be ... |
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| Assessing and Cleaning Floors After a Fire |
May 01, 2008 |
| Deciding on the right cleaning and disinfecting method depends on the extent of the damage and the type of floor coverings. Learn more about the diffe ... |
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| Preventing Exterior Fires to Your Home |
April 25, 2008 |
| Fire hazards can occur anywhere. Don’t overlook the patio, back yard, roof and garden when inspecting your property, as these areas are sensitive beca ... |
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| How to Prevent Office Fires |
April 24, 2008 |
| The average office building presents all kinds of fire hazards. By following a few simple inspection tips you can help reduce these hazards. The tips ... |
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| Living Room Fire Prevention – section 2 |
March 25, 2008 |
| Learn about more causes for fire damage in the living room that are easy to prevent. Fire proof your living room by following simple safety steps. |
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| Sort and Organize Your Household Items |
March 18, 2008 |
| The move date is approaching and you still need to sort through all your household items. Don’t stress yourself out too much, just use the TRAF techni ... |
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| Living Room Fire Prevention – section 1 |
March 18, 2008 |
| Many of the causes for fire damage in your living room can be easy to prevent if given proper attention. Learn how to safe-handle your fire place, hea ... |
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| How to Move Green – The Greenest Cities in the US |
March 12, 2008 |
| If better air quality, renewable energy, certified green buildings, public parks, and great recycling programs sound like a good life to you, then che ... |
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| How to Lift and Avoid Back Injury |
March 14, 2008 |
| If you have been getting ready for your move, you have probably by now lugged some boxes around your house. Learn the proper lifting techniques and sa ... |
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| How to Move Green – Green Moving Terms |
March 13, 2008 |
| In the moving industry, there haven’t been leaps and bounds in the green direction quite yet, but you might come across some of these green terms duri ... |
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| How to Move Green – Local Services |
March 11, 2008 |
| There are many things to do in your new house before you movers arrive. One of the first is to activate your utilities. Find out how you can locate a ... |
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| Moving Green – Your New Home |
March 10, 2008 |
| You have been through a lot during your move. You prepared, sorted, packed, and now everything is on its way to your new home. When you arrive, you sh ... |
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| How to Move Green – Moving with Kids – section 1 |
March 06, 2008 |
| Moving with children can be a challenge, however, it provides a perfect opportunity to show them the importance of the environment and what a differen ... |
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| How to Move Green – Cleaning |
March 05, 2008 |
| Thinking about the environment is important during the preparing, packing, and unpacking stages of your move. But don’t forget that there are ways to ... |
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| Kitchen Fire Prevention |
March 03, 2008 |
| Many unintentional fires start in the kitchen as it is potentially the most dangerous area in your home. The follow basic safety rules will help keepi ... |
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| Basement Fire Prevention |
February 29, 2008 |
| A detailed inspection will help detect some of the fire hazards existing in your basement and will help reducing the hazards caused by a combination o ... |
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| Fire Devastation Prevention |
February 26, 2008 |
| People use fire daily for cooking, heating and even illuminating a room using candles. The use of fire exposes our homes to a risk of fire damage. Lea ... |
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| Fire Resilient Gardening |
February 25, 2008 |
| While there are many fire prevention techniques that apply to your backyard and outdoor area, planting fire resistant plants is one of the best techni ... |
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| How to Pack Green – Starting Early – section 2 |
February 19, 2008 |
| In the first part of the article on how to pack green we discussed why it is important to allow time to organize and sort through your items. Now read ... |
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| How to Pack Green – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle |
February 25, 2008 |
| The phrase reduce, reuse, recycle has been applied to many things, but how can it be applied to long distance moving? Read more to find out how you ca ... |
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| Smoke Detector Installation |
February 22, 2008 |
| A smoke detector is your family‘s first line of defense. This article covers the basic rules of proper smoke detector installation. Where to install a ... |
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| Fire Danger During the Holiday Season |
February 19, 2008 |
| Learning about the fire hazards, presented by Christmas trees, holiday lights, and decorations, will help you and your family prevent these fire hazar ... |
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| Fire Safety Around the Holiday |
February 18, 2008 |
| This article focused on the safety measurement, required when decoration and lighting your Christmas tree. Follow these steps to ensure you and your f ... |
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| How to Pack Green – Starting Early – section 1 |
February 06, 2008 |
| Your long distance move is right around the corner, and now is the time to start getting ready for it. There are a few ways to reduce the impact on th ... |
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| Shipping Your Car – section 4 |
January 25, 2008 |
| While long distance moving can be a pain, shipping your car is just one more thing on your list. Here are some aspects of car shipping that you need t ... |
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| Assessing Fire Damage |
February 05, 2008 |
| Assess the damaged caused to your property and personal belongings by fire. Learn how to document the damage to support the process of damage claims. |
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| Securing Your Home After Fire Damage |
February 04, 2008 |
| Secure your property after fire damage. Learn how to protect your home or business from further damage. |
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| Christmas Tree Fire Safety |
February 01, 2008 |
| Selecting the right Christmas tree and properly caring for it can reduce your in-home fire risks. This article covers the basic steps for a fire-smart ... |
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| Shipping Your Car – section 3 |
January 24, 2008 |
| Long distance moving can be very challenging because of the nature and stress of packing all your personal belongings. But don’t forget about your veh ... |
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| Shipping Your Car – section 2 |
January 23, 2008 |
| You’ve decided on your long distance moving company, but now you need to decide on who will transport your car. Here are a few things for you to consi ... |
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| Fire Damage Safety |
January 29, 2008 |
| Learn how to safely approach fire damaged structure and neutralize the common fire-related hazards. |
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| Shipping Your Car – Delivery |
January 28, 2008 |
| Your long distance moving company has arrived with your car. Now you need to be ready to inspect and accept it. Here are a few tips to help you out. |
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| Fire Damage Risk |
January 28, 2008 |
| Burns and respiratory irritations are the two main health hazard, associated with fire and smoke. Learn the basic burns classifications and the danger ... |
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| Shipping Your Car – Pickup |
January 25, 2008 |
| You have the date set with your long distance movers, and now you have set a date with your car carrier as well. There are a few things to consider be ... |
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| How Fires Start |
January 25, 2008 |
| While some causes of fire are general and can occur anywhere, other causes are more specific for certain rooms. Get familiar with common fire damage c ... |
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| How to Move with Children to Los Angeles – section 2 |
January 18, 2008 |
| While the first section of this article discussed the advantages of moving to Los Angeles with your kids, the second section will discuss the disadvan ... |
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| Shipping Your Car – section 1 |
January 22, 2008 |
| Are you planning to do any long distance moving? What will you do with your car? Here are a few suggestions that may help you decide on whether you sh ... |
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| How to Move with Children to San Francisco – section 2 |
January 21, 2008 |
| While the first section of this article discussed the advantages of moving to New York City with your kids, the second section will discuss the disadv ... |
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| How to Move with Children to San Francisco – section 1 |
January 20, 2008 |
| Are you considering a move to San Francisco? Have children? There are some great advantages that your kids will benefit from, but take a look here bef ... |
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| How to Move with Kids to Los Angeles – section 1 |
January 17, 2008 |
| Are you considering a move to Los Angeles? Have children? There are some great advantages that your kids will benefit from, but take a look here befor ... |
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| How to Move with Children to New York City – section 1 |
January 15, 2008 |
| Are you considering a move to New York City? Have children? There are some great advantages that your kids will benefit from, but take a look here bef ... |
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| How to Move with Kids – Getting Settled – section 3 |
January 14, 2008 |
| Your long distance movers have arrived, and now there is only one thing left, unpacking. In this article we will talk about how important it is to get ... |
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| How to Move with Children to New York City – section 2 |
January 16, 2008 |
| While the first section of this article discussed the advantages of moving to New York City with your kids, the second section will discuss the disadv ... |
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| How to Move with Kids – Getting Settled – section 2 |
January 13, 2008 |
| In the second section of this moving with kids article, we will discuss a few ways to create comfort for your children in your new home. All of this c ... |
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| How to Move with Kids – Moving Day – section 2 |
January 12, 2008 |
| In the second section of this two-part article we will discuss ways to get your children involved in the moving process. Hopefully, you will be able t ... |
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| A Disaster has Struck; Now What? |
January 15, 2008 |
| Being ready to react when a disaster strikes is one of the most important aspect of emergency preparedness. This article covers the basic first steps ... |
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| Routine Emergency Maintenance |
January 14, 2008 |
| Preparing an emergency plan and creating an emergency kit cannot, by itself, provide the peace of mind you and your family want. It requires periodica ... |
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| How to Move with Kids – Getting Settled – section 1 |
January 13, 2008 |
| The moving day with your kids was hopefully no big deal, thanks to our previous articles, however, now there is a new challenge ahead. Your long dista ... |
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| Creating an Emergency Container |
January 11, 2008 |
| In case of a disaster that will require you and your family to evacuate at a moment’s notice you will need to take some essentials with you. You will ... |
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| How to Move with Kids – Moving Day – section 1 |
January 10, 2008 |
| The moving day is here, and you have almost everything set, but how can you keep your kids occupied and involved in the move? Here are some great tips ... |
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| How to Move With Children – section 3 |
January 09, 2008 |
| In the last part of this 3-part article we discuss some helpful tools that will make the move seem a bit easier for your child. |
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| How to Move With Children – section 2 |
January 08, 2008 |
| Moving with children can be difficult, but if you follow this three-part article, you might be surprised at how helpful you child can be in the long d ... |
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| How to Move with Children - section 1 |
January 07, 2008 |
| Moving to a new home can be very difficult, but imagine how challenging it must be for your children. Here is the first part of a 3 part article on ho ... |
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| Getting Settled In Your New Home |
January 07, 2008 |
| Now is the time to get ready for the arrival of your long distance movers. You should be mindful of how to prepare for them so they can accomplish the ... |
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| Settling In Post Move |
January 06, 2008 |
| Your move is almost complete. The big day came and went, but there is another one just around the corner. It’s time to prepare for the arrival of your ... |
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| Your Big Moving Day |
January 04, 2008 |
| The moving day is finally here, and if you have followed this moving guide you should be ready for anything. But there are a few more items to review ... |
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| 24 Hours Before Your Move |
January 03, 2008 |
| There are only 24 hours left until your long distance movers arrive. Now is the time to double-check your list and make and last minute adjustments. |
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| 7 Days Before Your Move |
January 02, 2008 |
| With only a week left until your long distance movers arrive, there are a few items that still need to be taken care of. It’s time to pack the items y ... |
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| Prepare Emergency Cards |
December 19, 2007 |
| The first priority during every emergency is to communicate with your family members and to meet them as soon as possible. This priority is best achie ... |
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| How to Recognize Water Damage |
December 18, 2007 |
| To prevent costly water damage restoration and reconstruction you should pay attention to water damage indicators and identify water damage on time. T ... |
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| 14 days before your move - segment 2 |
December 14, 2007 |
| Your long distance movers are taking care of your possessions, but have you gotten all the details for your trip across country set? Here are a few mo ... |
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| 14 days before your move - segment 1 |
December 14, 2007 |
| Two week before your long distance movers arrive is when the pressure really starts. Here are some things that you may want to consider to make sure e ... |
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| 20 days before your move |
December 13, 2007 |
| With about three weeks away, your move should really feel like it’s getting close. It’s time to finalize as many remaining details as you can, and kee ... |
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| 40 days before your move |
December 13, 2007 |
| The moving day seems to be getting closer and closer. Now is the time to evaluate what your needs are and to make arrangements like changing your addr ... |
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| 60 days before your move |
December 12, 2007 |
| It’s important to plan your move ahead of time, and two months will usually allow enough time to plan and prepare. Let this guideline help you with al ... |
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| The Dangers of Sewage Backup |
November 21, 2007 |
| To best way to deal with sewage backup problems is to first be aware of the hazards and risk presented by this problem. It is important to know the tr ... |
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| Prepare Your Family Emergency Plan |
November 20, 2007 |
| A good emergency plan covers all options and includes an evacuation plan and safety places in addition to a plan for the handicapped and for pets. Thi ... |
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| Collect Details |
November 19, 2007 |
| Knowledge is one of the most important factors in emergency preparedness. This article covers the main questions you need to answer in order to create ... |
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| Preparation for Emergencies |
October 26, 2007 |
| Where will you or your family be when a disaster strikes? How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe? Emergencies and disas ... |
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| Preventing Bathroom Mold |
July 06, 2007 |
| As the most frequently wetted area in your home, the bathroom is where mold is most likely to grow. However, with some attention and proper maintenanc ... |
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| Preventing Basement and Crawlspaces Mold |
July 06, 2007 |
| Basement and crawlspaces present serious challenges in mold prevention mainly due to lack of air circulation and dampness. These conditions make it ha ... |
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| Preventing Fire Damage in the Kitchen |
July 06, 2007 |
| Many of the unintentional fires start in the kitchen as it is one of the most dangerous area around your house. This guide covers the basic safety rul ... |
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| Preventing Fire Damage in your Office |
July 06, 2007 |
| The average office presents all kinds of fire damage hazards. Following few simple inspection tips will help reduce fire hazards. The DIY tips covered ... |
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| Preventing Fire Damage in the Living Room |
July 06, 2007 |
| Many of the common causes for fire damage in the living room are easy to prevent. Read this article and learn how to fire proof your living room by fo ... |
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| Preventing Fire Damage Outdoors |
July 05, 2007 |
| Fire hazards exist in the patio, back yard, roof, and garden too. Whenever inspecting your property for fire hazards, inspect these areas as these are ... |
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