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As home
improvement season heats up, it's important to
think about small improvements that can save you a lot of stress and,
of course, money in the event of an emergency. And it's also a great
idea to make sure your renovation projects are safe, too!
This month, we're sharing 10 ways to keep your home safe from fires,
floods, gas and the dust and debris that gets kicked up by your home
improvements. Taking precautions now can save you tomorrow, so keep
these 10 tips in mind as you think about spring cleaning or your next
big project! If you need help, please call us toll-free at
1-888-301-5656! We love
talking to our customers, and we're in
the
office from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time to answer all your
questions.
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STOP CHIMNEY
FIRES |
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SootEater
chimney
cleaning kits lower the cost of
chimney maintenance and reduce the chances of dangerous chimney fires.
During chimney use, a residue called creosote can accumulate in your
chimney. This creosote can catch fire, putting yourself and your home
at risk.
Instead of spending $150 or more on professional chimney cleaning, stay
safe and use SootEater! |
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KEEP YOUR
DUCTS LINT-FREE |
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With
over 15,000 dryer fires in the United States annually, take the time to
clean your dryer exhaust and keep your family safe. In addition to
posing an extreme fire hazard, a plugged exhaust blocks the flow of
air, taking much longer to dry your laundry. Moist lint sticks to the
sides of your dryer exhaust, and over time accumulation can become a
serious danger. Dryer vent cleaning systems (like LintEater)
are surprisingly easy to operate.
Save money and do it yourself! Prevent dryer and duct fires and
increase fire safety!
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IN CASE OF
FIRE: PORTABLE ESCAPE LADDERS |
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In
an emergency, every second counts. That's why X-IT
emergency ladders
are easy to use and quick to deploy when it matters. Just place the
hooks of these lightweight ladders over any window sill and climb down
to safety from 2 to 6 stories up.
Make sure you have a high-quality escape ladder in case of emergency. |
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BREATHE EASY
DURING YOUR REMODEL WITH ZIPWALL |
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Whether
you're a DIY expert or a professional contractor, you know home
improvements and remodels kick up a lot of dust, which sometimes means
harmful debris and particles. Protect occupants and your site's walls,
floors and furnishings with Zipwall,
the simple, effective barrier system that the pros
use.
Browse our selection of Zipwall
systems and find the one that's
right for your next job!
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HEAVY DUTY
FLOOR PROTECTION |
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The
number one choice to keep your floors safe during home improvement
projects is Ram
Board. Engineered with
Flex-Fiber technology, Ram Board protects your floors from impacts and
stays breathable.
Easy to lay, cut and re-use, choose Ram
Board to protect your floors
from all the spills, stains and damage that go hand-in-hand with your
next project. |
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STAY GROUNDED
WITH VERTALOK |
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No
more climbing a rickety ladder to clean your gutters - now there's Vertalok!
This rotary gutter cleaning system lets you clean and maintain your
gutters safely from the ground and uses the rotary power of any
cordless drill to get your gutters clean fast. The lightweight pole
lets you extend your reach up to 12 feet, and the kit includes adapters
for other common attachments, painting tools and brushes, so you can
use it year-round!
Get your Vertalok
system now and start using it
this spring!
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STOP LEAKS
WITH FLOODSTOP |
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Water
damage can be costly and destructive, and can force you to replace your
floors, carpets, furniture and more. Keep your everyday appliances safe
from leaks and flooding with affordable, automatic FloodStop
systems that will automatically stop the water supply right at the
source as soon as it detects a leak. Protect your home from water
damage with FloodStop now before you have to deal with leaks and water
damage. |
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PROTECT YOUR
HOME FROM RADON |
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Odorless
and colorless, radon is everywhere and, in high concentrations, it can
be extremely dangerous. The EPA estimates that 1 in every 15 homes has
an elevated level of radon. One way to keep your home safe is by
installing a radon
mitigation system to keep your
household safe. These fans vent radon gas out of your home to disperse
outdoors safely.
If you have elevated radon levels in your home, one of these fans can
be a life-saver!
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GET RID OF
MOLD AND MILDEW |
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Shot 'N Gone is a revolutionary
mold/mildew, algae and odor inhibiting coating from Bare
Ground. Use this water based, low toxicity liquid to inhibit
virtually all mold, mildew and fungus on a variety of items around your
house and yard. And it is safe around children and pets! Contains no
volatile organic compounds.
If you have a surface that already has mold or mildew, you can spray it
to remove the mold and mildew, then after it dries, spray the surface
again to protect it. |
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KEEP AN EYE ON
THINGS
WITH GPS TRACKERS |
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Keep
an eye on children teens or elderly relatives with GPS
tracking devices. It's easy to
monitor the tracker's movements and location from your computer screen.
Track a cell phone, no app installation required!
Our selection of GPS tracking devices includes options with no
long-term contracts and month-to-month subscriptions. Get updates every
10 seconds via cellular network or satellite for 10-30 days without
recharging.
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