If You Get a Scald...what to do!
Posted: December 9, 2015
You can help prevent scalds at home and in the kitchen. If you get a scald, follow these tips. 1. Cool the scald. Treat a scald right away by putting it in cool water. Cool the scald for three to five minutes. 2. Uncover the scald. Remove all clothing, diapers, jewelry and metal from the scalded area. These can hide underlying scalds and retain heat, which...
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...
How to Organize Your Important Paperwork, Once and For All
Posted: November 24, 2015
Editor’s note: Navigating your finances, not to mention your life, in your 20’s can feel overwhelming… but it doesn’t have to be. Follow our blogger Abby as she figures it all out in her new series “Adulting: I Can’t Even… and So Can You!” I’ll admit it: Now that I’m closer to 30 than to 20, I’ve got my grown-up swagger going on. During the...
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...
Fire Safety Checklist for Businesses!
Posted: October 2, 2015
Because everyone has a stake in Fire Safety...be sure to know these important points! Don’t let your business or workplace become a statistic. Everyone on your team has a part to play in fire safety. Take the time to be sure that your FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST has been gone over - for your business and home! Here is a printable PDF Checklist: Everyone-Has-a-Stake-in-Fire-Safety....