Reduce the Fire Risk From Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere in today’s homes. They power the smartphones in our pockets, the laptops on our desks, cordless vacuums in our closets, power tools in the garage, tablets, smartwatches, gaming devices, e-bikes, electric scooters, and more. Because they’re
Winter in Minnesota brings cozy nights by the fire, holiday gatherings, and all the charm of a fresh snowfall. Unfortunately, winter also brings a heightened risk of household fires. Heating equipment runs around the clock, holiday decorations go up, outlets work overtime, and many families bring real Christmas trees into
When the temperatures drop in Minnesota, nothing feels cozier than curling up next to a warm fire or turning on a space heater to take the chill out of the air. But with the cozy comfort of fall comes an increased risk of house fires if heating equipment isn’t used
Did you know that as summer winds down and we begin to transition into fall, the risk of house fires can actually increase? Many homeowners aren’t aware that late summer is a peak time for residential fires due to a combination of heat, dry conditions, and seasonal activities. The restoration