Insulation – one key to winterizing your home and saving money
Posted: December 1, 2015
Insulating your home can make it more comfortable and save you money on heating and cooling. As winter approaches, Grinnell Mutual recommends inspecting the insulation in your attic, walls, and foundation. Proper insulation can improve the efficiency of your furnace and caulking windows and doors may help reduce heat loss. “Insulation offers a bigger return on the dollars you invest in improving your home, especially...
Safety Tips for Staying Safe While Staying Warm from Grinnell Mutual
Posted: October 20, 2015
With temperatures dropping, people are turning up the heat at home. High gas and electricity costs are causing some to consider alternative heating sources—including space heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces, and generators. Pardridge Insurance, along with Grinnell Mutual, would like to remind homeowners that these heating sources can pose serious risks if not used properly. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the last peak in...
Do You Hear the BEEP Where You Sleep?!
Posted: October 9, 2015
Proper smoke alarm placement can save your life Not only is checking the batteries and testing your smoke alarms important to your safety, but also key is placing smoke alarms in the proper places. Alarms should be in the basement, outside sleeping areas, and inside each bedroom. View the infographic below to learn more about smoke alarm placement. More information about fire prevention This article...
Am I Safe At Home - Fire Safety
Posted: September 22, 2015
At Pardridge Insurance, we want your home to be a safe haven for your family. Is it? Be proactive. Follow these tips to keep your home and family fire proof. Smoke detectors – Do you have one? Do the batteries work? Properly installed and maintained smoke detectors led to an almost 50% decrease in fire deaths since the late 1970’s. It’s estimated that 890 lives...
Five Ways to Use your Ladder Safely
Posted: September 15, 2015
They help you fix roofs, install windows, and hang drywall for your customers. Ladders are so common that we often neglect learning how to use them safely. Unfortunately, thousands are injured or killed each year in ladder-related accidents. Before you climb up for your next project, spend a minute checking your knowledge about ladder safety. Remember, ladders are safe tools when properly designed, maintained, and...