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5 ways to protect your home from wildfire embers

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You’ve taken the precautions to make your home resistant to wildfire by installing non-combustible siding and roofing, removing all wood attachments, managing vegetation and landscaping and providing adequate defensible space, yet you may still be at risk. The post 5 ways to protect your home from wildfire embers appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Consider the hidden risks of mulching

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One of your annual gardening tasks might involve applying a new layer of mulch to help control weed growth, reduce soil erosion and add nutrients to the soil. While your fruits, vegetables or ornamentals might benefit, mulch is a combustible material, and care must be taken to avoid the possibility of it igniting. The post Consider the hidden risks of mulching appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Defensible space can make the difference in a wildfire

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Creating defensible space around your home or business could make a major difference in whether your structure survives a wildfire. The post Defensible space can make the difference in a wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Throw snow – not caution – to the winds

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Winter weather can take many forms from mild to windy to cold to unpredictable -- yet snowfall is inevitable in most temperate areas of North America. Along with the eventual snow is the need to clear it from the driveway and sidewalks of your home or business. The post Throw snow – not caution – to the winds 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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