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Fri, Apr 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The phrase “clean green” actually has nothing to do with the cleanliness of money in your wallet and everything to do with the quality of the air circulating in your humble abode.

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Beware of warm-weather poison hazards

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the springtime temperatures emerge, Oklahomans will steadily become more active both inside and outside their homes. As they begin working around the house or meeting friends and family for outdoor activities, it will be important to always keep safety in mind.

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Protecting children and pets from window falls

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – After a long winter, it is hard to resist the urge to fling open the windows and invite in spring’s warmer temperatures. But, families should remain watchful to ensure small children and pets do not fall out of an open window.

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Save energy, money while keeping cool this spring, summer

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Triple digit temperatures can literally make Oklahoma a hot spot in the summertime, but keeping the house cool when the heat is on does not have to scorch the wallet and singe the budget.

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Preventing outdoor falls in the winter

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Slips and falls can happen so fast, especially outside in snowy or icy conditions. Of course, there are no guarantees against the occasional accident, but taking a few simple precautions could cut the chances of taking a tumble while outdoors this winter.

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Be safe when using electric space heaters

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When families want to ward off winter’s chill in a specific part of the home, electric space heaters may be good option.

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Used safely, fuel-burning appliances make it easy to chase away the chill

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fuel-burning appliances such as fireplaces and wood stoves are popular and reliable ways to chase away winter’s chill. However, operating these types of appliances, especially this time of year, does come with some risks.

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Medication safety during the holiday travel season

Fri, Dec 02, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When you are scrambling to get on the road or rushing to prepare your home to host family and friends for the holidays, managing your medications is an easy detail to overlook.

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Ladder safety

Tue, Nov 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With chillier temperatures ahead, plenty of homeowners will be kept busy with light home maintenance projects such as clearing leaves and debris from the gutters and hanging holiday decorations, all tasks which will more than likely require a ladder.

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Avoiding fall, winter and holiday decorating hazards

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With the arrival of fall, winter and a parade of major celebrations and holidays over the next few weeks, lots of families will get into the spirit by adding festive decorations.

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Use Daylight Savings Time as cue for fall, winter prep around the house

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Whether it is a string tied around a finger or an alert on a cell phone, reminders are good and often necessary things. In that spirit, homeowners can use Daylight Savings Time as a cue to begin preparing their houses and families for fall and winter.

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Checking utilities in the aftermath of an earthquake

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – One top priority for homeowners after an earthquake is to ensure all utilities remain in proper working order.

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