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13 Dec 2022
Preparing for a potential blackout
While power outages are a worst-case scenario, we’ve put together some top tips on how to make sure you’re well prepared in the case of a blackout.
20 Sep 2022
Energy saving tips for your home
Top tips to help you save energy around the house. Making your home more energy efficient will be friendly to the planet and to your wallet – a real win.
14 Oct 2021
How to avoid over or under insuring your home
We recommend reviewing your home insurance once a year. Find out how to you make sure you’re not under insuring or over insuring your house.
8 Jan 2021
Keeping your home safe during a cold snap
Snow may be a joy for children (and many adults!) but we need to be wary of the damage it can cause to our homes.
19 Oct 2020
Winter fire safety tips
Make sure you have two winter lists – your list for creating a cosy home and your fire safety checklist. We’ve compiled some important safety tips you can put into practice.
29 Sep 2020
What to do if your home is burgled?
If your home is robbed this can be a distressing time. Learn the steps to take and who to contact if your home is burgled.
27 Nov 2019
Christmas fire safety tips
This time of year can open our homes up to more fire hazards than usual. We’ve compiled some important fire safety tips you can put into practice.
1 Oct 2019
Home Storm Safety Tips
In Ireland, we are blessed with generally mild weather. Even so, we sometimes have to deal with storms and the severe conditions that come with them.
30 Sep 2019
How to cope after a bad storm
Don’t panic. If you’ve been affected by a storm, then you’re probably feeling tired as well as worried about physical damage to your property.
21 Jan 2019
Your Guide to Burst Pipes
It can be expensive to mend the damage caused by a burst pipe in your home. It’s important to know what causes burst pipes, how to prevent it from happening.
19 Oct 2017
Home Safety - Flooding and Heavy Rain
If there’s one thing we’re used to in Ireland, it is rain. But sometimes really heavy rain causes flooding that we don’t quite feel prepared for.
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