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Help your home stand up to winter

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You can take steps to ensure your home is well prepared for winter weather – and that your family doesn’t get any colder than they want to be. Consider these suggestions for your comfort and safety. The post Help your home stand up to winter appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Give your boiler room to breathe

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With the outside temperatures dropping, it is once again heating season, which means it is time to turn on your boiler. Keep in mind that, like us, boilers need air and personal space. The post Give your boiler room to breathe appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Safety tips before, during and after a wildfire

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Safety is a constant concern to those living in an area threatened by wildfire. Consider these tips to help you and your family before, during and after a wildfire. The post Safety tips before, during and after a wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Security systems: Take the proper steps to protect your home

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Claims experience shows that theft losses can be prevented when a central station burglar alarm is installed and activated in your home. Improve your family’s security and reduce the potential of home intrusion by knowing the basics for safety and alarm component options. The post Security systems: Take the proper steps to protect your home appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Sprinklers essential to safety in high-rise residences

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High-rise buildings with residential uses pose unique risks that deserve special attention to safety. Whether you are purchasing a condo, staying in a hotel or living in a high-rise senior apartment or college dorm, consider whether the building is protected by automatic sprinkler systems. The post Sprinklers essential to safety in high-rise residences appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Cyber security essential for smart homes

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Corporations are no longer the only ones looking at cyber security. Increasingly, homeowners whose networks can make them vulnerable to cyber extortion, cyberattack and online fraud are seeing cyber security as a necessity. The post Cyber security essential for smart homes appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Add dryer vents to your maintenance routine

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Proper maintenance can prevent the most common cause of dryer fires: lint buildup in dryer vents. Jayson Scott, national program director for Cincinnati’s fitness, sports and recreation program, offers tips for dryer maintenance in the August edition of ClubSolutions Magazine, a publication for health club operators. His tips can apply to any business or individual using a dryer. The post Add dryer vents to your maintenance routine appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Making the most of the home walk-through

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It’s easy to get caught up in excitement when you’re looking for a new home. Keep in mind, though, when a home is listed for sale, it is being presented as positively as possible. As a prospective buyer, you will want to examine the property inside and out, door to door and ceiling to floor. The post Making the most of the home walk-through appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Stop the roll – Checklist for wheelchairs in transport

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Whether you are a caregiver for the differently abled in a health facility, a home health care environment or for a family member or friend, take all appropriate safety precautions when transporting a person who uses a wheelchair. The post Stop the roll – Checklist for wheelchairs in transport appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Next generation home health care is already here

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The home health care industry continues to grow as more aging Americans prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. While this may sound like great news, many home care companies throughout the country are struggling to keep up with demand. The post Next generation home health care is already here appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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