A light that flickers occasionally feels like a minor annoyance. A bulb that needs tightening, a dimmer switch that needs replacing. In many cases, that is exactly what it is. But flickering lights are also one of the most consistent early warning signs of electrical conditions that cause house fires, and the problem with that … Can Flickering Lights Cause a Fire? Warning Signs Guide
We have bought homes where kitchen fires started from sources that most people would never consider a serious risk. A slow cooker left on while the family was at work. A crockpot that had been running for 14 hours because someone forgot to turn it off. A unit that had been used for years without … Can a Crock Pot Catch Fire? Causes, Risks & Prevention
Yes, and it happens more often than most people expect from an appliance that uses water. In our work buying fire damaged homes, washing machine fires are not the most common appliance fire we encounter, but when they happen the outcome is often severe because they tend to start in laundry rooms with no smoke … Can a Washing Machine Catch on Fire?
A backyard fire pit is one of those additions that seems simple until you realize how specific the requirements are and how quickly a poorly placed one can go wrong. In our work buying fire damaged homes, outdoor fires that spread to structures are a consistent and entirely preventable cause of the damage we see. … How Far Does a Fire Pit Need to Be from a House?
If you are renting a property and wondering whether your landlord is obligated to provide a fire extinguisher, the honest answer is: it depends on where you live, what type of property you are in, and which fire code your jurisdiction follows. There is no single nationwide rule. What exists instead is a framework of … Do Landlords Have To Provide Fire Extinguishers?
If a fire department official has shown up at your door after a fire and told you the property is unsafe, or if you have come home to find a notice posted on the front door, the immediate question most homeowners ask is whether this is legally final, what it means for their right to … Can the Fire Department Condemn a House?
A residential fire sprinkler system is the single most effective passive fire protection technology available to homeowners. Not smoke detectors, not fire extinguishers, not fire-resistant construction alone. Sprinklers. The data on this is consistent and unambiguous, and yet the majority of single-family homes in the United States have no sprinkler system at all. In our … Home Fire Sprinkler Systems: A Complete Guide
Most families assume they would figure it out in the moment. That assumption is one of the most dangerous ones a household can have. In our years of buying fire damaged homes, the families who escaped without injury almost always had one thing in common: they had talked about what to do before it happened. … How To Create a Simple House Evacuation Plan for Your Family
Gas fires are among the most dangerous fire situations a homeowner can face. They spread fast, they burn hot, and the most common response, reaching for water, makes them significantly worse. Whether the fire involves gasoline, propane, natural gas, or other flammable liquids, knowing what to do and what to never do in the first … How To Put Out a Gas Fire?
Most people think about fire risk from the stove, the oven, or the space heater. The refrigerator sits in the corner doing its job quietly and never gets a second thought. That assumption is understandable, and it is also why refrigerator fires catch people completely off guard. Yes, a refrigerator can catch fire, and when … Can a Refrigerator Catch on Fire?
