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Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
While most homeowners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties with no alarms or where alarms failed to operate, according to a report by the National Fire Protection Association. In...
Massachusetts RMV to Make Inspection Sticker Changes
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will soon change how it handles late vehicle inspection stickers. The change means that beginning November 1, 2022, vehicles that pass inspection will get a new sticker with the month the last sticker expired, according to...
Smart Homes
Smart technology and devices continue to revolutionize how we live. Most people want to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies. It is estimated that there will be over 73 million smart homes by 2021. So if you want to be one of these trend setters, you...
Home Fire Escape Plans
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you...
Cybersecurity Tips for Businesses and Personal Use
Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is now. As we spend more time online, we’re often creating and sharing more of our personal data. And if this data falls into the wrong hands, private and financial information could be at risk. So, for businesses...
Grilling Tips for Safety
As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you are using. Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured while using barbecue grills. It's usually a...
Pool Safety Tips for a Fun Summer
Let’s go SWIMMING! We are excited to spend summer in the water! Whether you’re at a lake, beach, or your own backyard pool, learning how to keep kids safer around water is an important responsibility for any parent or caregiver. Drowning is the leading cause of...
Spring Showers May Bring Home Hassles
After a cold, dark winter most people look forward to the sights and sounds 🎵 of the spring. But with the warmer months also comes the potential for heavy rains, which can lead to slippery driving and property damage. So, what can a homeowner do to help avoid...
Why Is Flood Insurance Important?
You don’t have to live in a flood-prone area to encounter flooding in your home. This can happen at any time to anyone! Flooding can be caused by more than just natural disasters. If you own a home, you need flood insurance. There are two different types of flood...
Winterizing Your Home – Inside and Out!
With temperatures falling across many parts of the country, it’s a good time to start thinking of preparing your home for harsh winter conditions like snow and ice. This process, called winterization, is usually performed in the fall before excessive cold arrives....
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927 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: 781.648.0128
Fax: 781.648.0638
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