 You know the drill3; you should check your smoke detectors regularly, replace the batteries at least twice a year and practice an escape plan with your family just in case. But startling new research by the Home Safety Council finds that only about a third of Americans have actually taken these steps. What are you waiting for? Fires kill thousands of people every year. Practicing an escape plan or having working smoke detectors could be the ONE thing that saves your life3; or the life of someone you love. You can do-it-yourself, but you don´t have to do it alone.  
Fire Safety Action PlanSunday kicks off National Fire Prevention Week. Fire departments responded to more than one and a half million fires last year. Burns are the third leading cause of home injury and result in more than 3,400 deaths every year. But new Home Safety Council research findings show that only 37% of Americans have taken ANY steps to protect themselves against fires. read more Go Tankless, Save MoneyDo you like to pay for something even when you don´t use it? That seems patently unfair, doesn´t it? We´ll that is exactly what happens when you have a traditional water heater. With a standard tank type water heater, you heat and reheat the same water even when you're sleeping. The Rinnai tankless water heater is a more efficient way to heat water. It heats water quickly and delivers an endless supply of hot water for as long as you need it. With the Rinnai tankless water heater, you only pay to heat water when you need it and for as long as you want it. A tankless hot water heater is 30 percent more energy efficient than a standard water heater and up to 50 percent more energy efficient than an electric water heater. Rinnai tankless hot water heaters are also small and can be installed in places a tank water heater can´t. Halloween Costume SafetyHalloween is right around the corner. By now you've probably already heard several different versions of what your kids want to be this year! Before you buy or make this year's costume, make sure you keep a few safety tips in mind. read more Fall Leaf RemovalIf you´re thinking of skipping that dreaded chore of raking this fall ? forget it! There are several reasons you need to rake up fallen leaves. read more Insulate and Save!This week´s question comes to us from Kirk, "I am looking at adding insulation to my attic. 30 Minute MaintenanceComing up on the next Money Pit radio show ? if you have 30 minutes, you have enough time to tackle simple home maintenance projects that must be done to protect your biggest investment. We´ll give you a few ideas on where to start, on the next Money Pit show. To find out where we broadcast in your area or to listen to our podcast, visit www.moneypit.com. read more Share This Information With A Friend!Simply forward this Email. And invite friends to register to receive this E-newsletter each week. If you would like to unsubscribe from our weekly newsletter, please refer to the unsubscribe directions at the bottom of this newsletter. | ||||||||||||||
