Category Archives: Security & Safety

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory From Shade & Shutter Systems Inc. As unpredictable as the weather is where we live, make sure your storm protection products are working flawlessly. Protect your home from the harsh winter elements, Shade & Shutter Systems will … Continue reading

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Burn Awareness Week: February 1-7, 2016

  Prevent Scalds and Burns   To prevent spills due to overturn of appliances containing hot food or liquids, use the back burner when possible and/or turn pot handles away from the stove’s edge. All appliance cords need to be … Continue reading

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Halloween Safety Tips

A few safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can protect children who plan to go trick-or-treating this Halloween. Treats: Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has carefully examined them for evidence of tampering. … Continue reading

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Fire Prevention & Safety

Home FiresIn 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage. On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day. Cooking is the … Continue reading

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Cape Cod Snow Removal

Contact us if you need help with snow removal, sanding and plowing this winter!

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Cape Cod Winter Weather Update 3/5/2015 7AM

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING ACROSS CAPE COD, SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTH COASTAL MASSACHUSETTS. HAZARD TYPES: SNOW. ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 5 INCHES … Continue reading

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Remodeling Your Bathroom ~ Aging in Place

Healthy, active couples are now considering renovations that will allow them to stay at home and remain independent for the long term. If you are in the market for a new bathroom, design it with an eye toward the future.  … Continue reading

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GENERATORS

Call for a FREE ESTIMATE  (800)870-1117 Or learn more now   Hurricanes, blizzards, Nor’Easters and downed trees can create unpredictable outages on Cape Cod. Often power may not be restored for many hours or sometimes even days. Next time be prepared … Continue reading

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Swimming Pool Safety

Swimming Safety Tips ~ Prevent Accidents Use non-slip materials on the pool deck, diving board and ladders. Electrical equipment should be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local safety codes. Faulty electrical installations could cause serous or fatal … Continue reading

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Smoke Alarm Safety Tips

  Smoke Alarm Safety Tips Install Smoke Alarms on every floor, and outside of every bedroom Test Smoke Alarms once per month Replace Batteries yearly Replace alarms every 10 years, or per manufacturer’s recommendation  

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