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Stories Tagged - Safety
Dec. 02, 2022 | CREB
The 12 days of holiday home safety
Don’t let mishaps around the house turn you into a Grinch this holiday season! Follow these easy tips to keep your family and home safe and merry all winter long.
Feb. 10, 2022 | CREB
SPONSORED: Five things homeowners need to know about radon gas
Alberta has one of the most radon-exposed populations on the planet, leading to many preventable lung cancer diagnoses each year. This is why it is important to learn how to identify and reduce indoor radon levels.
Dec. 08, 2021 | Tyler Difley
Four Christmas light safety tips to avoid falls, fires and shocks
As Clark Griswold’s experience in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” illustrates, installing Christmas lights can be fraught with danger without the right precautions.
Nov. 24, 2021 | CREBNow
Radon tips for homeowners
November is national Radon Action Month. Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive gas that can leach into homes from the soil through gaps or cracks in the foundation, pipes and drains.
May 28, 2021 | Tyler Difley
A brief history of the conversation pit: why interest in this '70s design staple has skyrocketed in the age of COVID-19
Feb. 22, 2021 | Andrea Cox
Tips for buyers and sellers in what promises to be an active spring housing market
With spring on the horizon – bringing warmer days, blooming flowers, plenty of sunshine and increased optimism – Calgary's real estate market is poised for a flurry of activity.
Jan. 26, 2021 | Shameer Gaidhar
Safety first: why radon mitigation systems should be installed in more Canadian homes
I've been building homes for over two decades, which means I've come across hundreds of common issues that many builders don't feel they need or want to address. Radon gas is one such issue and an invisible threat to homeowners across Canada.
Dec. 21, 2020 | Andrea Cox
Destination downtown: 2020 pilot to increase safety and vibrancy around city hall could serve as blueprint for rest of city centre
Oct. 13, 2020 | Stefan Strangman
How to choose the right home security system for your needs and budget
The advent of integrated smart homes mean that DIY setups are increasingly common, leading professional services to expand their features and lower their prices. Modern security systems don't just monitor for break-ins, either – many systems contain a variety of sensors that can detect everything from a carbon monoxide leak to a flood in the basement.
June 22, 2020 | Barb Livingstone
Calgary's lake communities balance summer fun and safety as Alberta's COVID-19 relaunch continues
As Calgarians get used to the rules for weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, the city's lake communities are making sure residents can safely enjoy their abundance of unique water amenities.
