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5 Money-Saving Tips to Beat the Heat

Higher summer temperatures mean more people cranking up their air conditioners and finding ways to beat the heat which undoubtedly results in higher utility bills at the end of the month. Use these five tips to help you stay cool without breaking the bank.

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Home Improvements to AVOID Before Listing Your House For Sale

Before making improvements when getting ready to sell your home, make sure they are necessary.

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14 Ways to Make Your Home More Secure

More than 2.1 million burglaries were reported in the United States in 2012. That’s one every 15 seconds!

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Exit & Emergency Light Inspection

Should an emergency situation arise in your facility, you need to be sure your emergency lighting systems and exit signage are operational.

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National Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Since National Lightning Safety Awareness Week started, lightning fatalities in the U.S. have dropped from about 50 per year to about 30. This reduction in fatalities is largely due to greater awareness of the lightning danger, and people seeking safety when thunderstorms threaten.

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DOT Hydrostatic Testing of Cylinders

The DOT requires periodic testing of any cylinders that hold contents under pressure and General Fire and Safety can be your provider for this testing.

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EST Mass Notification

Mass Notification is the hot, new trend in public safety and General Fire and Safety is leading the way in upgrading Fire Alarm Systems to meet new code requirements and client needs.

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Fire Extinguisher Training

If a small fire starts in your office or work space, do you know that your nearest Fire Extinguisher is your first line of defense?

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National Water Safety Month

National Water Safety Month is in May and with summer approaching it's a great reminder to practice safe water habits! 💦

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Tips to Stay Safe on the Road this Memorial Day!

This Memorial Day weekend, nearly 35 million travelers will take to the roads. If you’re one of them, you’ll want to make sure your car is ready for that trip! 🇺🇸

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Air Quality Awareness Week - May 1st-5th, 2017

Learn how air quality affects your health during Air Quality Awareness Week, Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 5, 2017. This year's theme is... Be Air Aware! #AirQualityAwarenessWeek #BeAirAware

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Flash Facts About Lightning

A moving thunderstorm also gathers positively charged particles along the ground that travel with the storm. As the differences in charges continue to increase, positively charged particles rise up tall objects such as trees, houses, and telephone poles—and people.⚡

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NATIONAL TELEPHONE DAY - April 25

It's amazing how far the telephone has come since Alexander Graham Bell's days!📞☎️

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Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Take some time to give your home a check-up along with its annual spring cleaning. Adding these home maintenance tips to your routine can help your house operate more efficiently and avoid damage from spring rains.

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National Safe Digging Month

Traditionally, April brings with it a groundswell of outdoor work which often includes digging. Whether it is a small project or a large home improvement project, National Safe Digging Month is a way to remind us all to call before starting any digging project.

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Robot Technology in Construction

You seemingly can't throw a rock in 2017 without hitting some new walk of life where robots are being employed.

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Change Ceiling Fan Direction in Winter / Summer

Knowing which way to have your ceiling fan turning in the winter and summer can save you money on your electric bill.