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Homeowner headaches: Protecting your basement from water damage

Melting snow, rain showers, and warmer weather, oh my! The signs of spring are a welcome sight...until all that extra water winds up in your...

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Climb with care and step up to safe ladder practices

If you own a home, chances are you own a ladder. Since they're such common tools, it's easy to forget just how dangerous they can be. According to...

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Don't lose sight of your eye safety practices

"Our eyes are our windows to the world." It's a common, yet incredibly true phrase that we are all familiar with. Our eyes are remarkable and...

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SECURA marks 119 years of excellence

In New York City, work began on the locale’s first section of subway. In Paris, the first Olympic games that allowed women to compete took place....

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Preventing and limiting the damage from ice dams

Sure, the icicles hanging on the eaves of your house make for a picturesque, Instagram-worthy scene, but did you know they can spell big problems f...

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4 Tips to take to 'heart'

Did you know that February is National American Heart Month? Designated by the President of the United States each year, National American Heart...