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How to Keep Your Home Safer In The Winter

by Glen Simmons | Dec 11, 2019 | Winter safety tips

It’s an unfortunate fact that one’s chances of experiencing a house fire increase significantly over the holiday season. More outlets are being used, many put their fireplaces to more frequent use, and all kinds of holiday decor and lighting is being displayed in and...

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