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Mar 30

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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Nov 20

Flue season: Inspect your fireplace and chimney

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Home heating fires are the second leading cause of home fire deaths after cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Fireplaces, chimneys and flues account for a significant number of home heating fires. The post Flue season: Inspect your fireplace and chimney appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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