🍂 Fall Into a Safe Home This Thanksgiving

As the weather cools and the holiday season kicks off, most of us are busy planning meals, hosting family, and enjoying time at home. It’s also the perfect moment to give a little attention to a simple—yet important—home maintenance task: checking your smoke detectors.

Why This Matters

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest cooking days of the year, and with more activity in the kitchen, the risk of accidental fires naturally goes up. (Did I mention the Christmas morning years ago that I preheated the oven and forgot I had been storing some Tupperware in it?….Yep, I used the fire extinguisher for the first time that day!)

Working smoke detectors are the first line of defense to alert you early and help keep your family safe.

Quick Homeowner Checklist

• Test all smoke detectors: just press the button to make sure the alarm sounds.

• Replace batteries if they’re older than a year.

• Check the age of the unit: smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years.

• Make sure you have one in every bedroom, hallway, and living area.

A few minutes of prep can give you peace of mind while you enjoy the season’s festivities.

From Our Family to Yours

Wishing you a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving season! If you need a pre-winter home checkup or have concerns about any part of your home, we’re always here to help!