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Grilling & BBQ Safety Tips
Summer is peak season for grilling and outdoor cooking, but also prime time for grill-related accidents, injuries and fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2007 – 2011...
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Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Swim, don’t sink this summer. Swimming is a popular activity all year round and a great way to cool off, play and exercise. However, swimming and water-related activities are often sources of danger....
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Fireplace Safety Tips
This fall, make fireplace safety your number one concern. When temperatures dip we turn to our fireplaces to create heat as well as a cozy atmosphere for our home. But an increase in fireplace usage...
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Porch Tips: Escape From Halloween Havoc
Fueled by candy and adrenaline, Halloween is one of the most dangerous days of the year. With nearly 3,500 Halloween related injuries each year, this day of fright is the worst day for pedestrians....
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Get Your Home Ready for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a welcome tradition, allowing friends and family to gather together and enjoy celebrating the holidays together. If you regularly host Thanksgiving you know that cooking, serving and...
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How To Keep Your Home Safe This Holiday
‘Tis the season for stringing lights, lighting fires, and driving through snowstorms. Keep your holiday traditions from becoming holiday tragedies with the help of these home safety tips. December...
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Snow & Ice: Removal and Prevention Tips
Removing snow and ice from driveways, walkways and stairs is very important during the winter months. Heavy snow can cause damage to roofs and gutters, and ice can create a dangerous hazard on your...
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Fix Leaks & Start Saving Money
Whether you like it or not, you may have a slow and steady leak in your home. Not only does this waste water, you’re paying extra money for water you’re not even using. It’s estimated that 10% of homes...
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5 Smart Home Devices That Save Energy
Reducing the United States’ global carbon footprint is a daunting task but, thankfully, there are still meaningful things you can do right now to help preserve the planet. People around the world have...
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Introducing Ask a Pro: Free Home Advice from Porch
Have you ever had a question about your home or services done in your home but didn’t know where to turn for advice? We know that your home is a big investment and an important part of your life: it’s...
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Trend Alert: Polished Ways to Use Natural Materials in the Home
In a world that orbits around high-tech devices, more and more homeowners are opting for the opposite in their home design. Natural materials continue to reign supreme when it comes to trends in...
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10 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value
In most cases, a home isn’t perfect upon purchase. Instead, homeowners take time to personalize their space with paint, décor and even renovations. And, while these swaps will certainly make them...
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How to Use Your Home to Impress Your Date
You can only repeat so many date activities before they get old, and eventually, curiosity and evolving relationships mean it’s time to introduce them to your home. You may want to get some of your...
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7 Things to Know Before You Buy an Investment Property
Are you thinking about turning your home into an investment property? It can be a smart move if you want steady and consistent rental income. It can also be a good idea if you are moving, but unlikely...
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3 Easy Ways to Choose the Best Paint Colors
The impact of color in a home can be subconscious yet significant. Paint color can guide our moods and dispositions, while also setting the tone and foundation for additional decorating. Choosing paint...
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Porch’s Rightly Timed Pause
For the last two years, Porch has been almost completely quiet – turning away media opportunities and staying away from awards or competitions. I haven’t posted on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Some...
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Unique Ways to Design a Garden You Probably Haven’t Considered
Every year, warm weather inspires people to get outside and start gardening. People who have never raised a plant before start researching what they can grow, and those who are more experienced get to...
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All About GFCI Outlets and How to Install Them Yourself
This is a guest post from Jason Pitt and our friends at D&F Liquidators. What is a GFCI Outlet? GFCI outlets are not like regular outlets and circuit breakers which have been designed to protect...
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