Oh My Apartment

These fireplace safety tips will allow you peace of mind as an apartment tenant.

Every year there are 14,000 fireplace fires that become out of control and end up catching houses and apartment buildings on fire. Safety is paramount, but there are some relatively easy ways to ensure your safety and still get to enjoy the crackling blaze of a wood fire. 

Fireplace Safety Tips

• Make sure the chimney was cleaned when you moved in, and once per year after that. Creosote buildup…

Many of us rely on a photoelectric smoke detector to alert us of any possible fire danger in our homes, but not everyone understands the physics behind this kind of home or apartment security device. Knowing more about your smoke detectors can help you see how effective they are in preventing fires, and why it’s so important to keep them in working condition.

How a Photoelectric Smoke Detector Works

A photoelectric smoke detector works on an optical basis, and this general type…

A whole lot of us rely on an ionization smoke detector to alert us to fire danger in our homes. But what do we really know about this kind of fire alarm device? Looking at the particulars of the gear we use for house or apartment safety can give renters or homeowners more control over how they handle their own fire protection plan.

What Are Ionization Smoke Detectors?

The ionization smoke detector represents an impressive new technology for fire alarms. These types…

If you have a ceiling fan in your apartment, chances are you’ve never given a second thought to cleaning it until now. Unfortunately, the speed of a ceiling fan means that it collects a startling amount of dust, dirt, grime and grunge from the very air in your home, and can be a source of unhealthy bacteria.

Keep it Clean

The most important thing is to maintain a regular cleaning schedule, especially during times of year when the fan is operating much…