
Toby Holiday Preparation Safety Checkup
It's that time of year with ice, travel, holiday decorations and hurrying from place to place. This is a great time (while we're stuck with a little cold weather) to catch up on those easy tips that can save you a lot of hassles during the holiday season. From loading up your car with safety items to adding timers to those holiday lights, we've got a great list of tips to keep your season running smooth.

Tips from Toby Fireplace, Chimney & Dryer Vent Tip
The leading cause of home fires in the United States is caused by excessive lint buildup in our dryer vents and by creosote buildup in our chimneys. As the nights get a bit chillier it won't be long before we are firing up those fireplaces and lots of static will be firing up around our dryers. Don't be one of those victims you see on the news and suffer damage to your home or much worse! This is an inexpensive maintenance tip that should be a priority this Fall on your home upkeep list!

Tips from Toby Fall Furnace Checks & Prep
The cooler nights mean it won't be long before we begin firing up those furnaces. What till you hear how easy it is for something as simple as a dirty furnace or misaligned vent to spread CO Poisoning throughout your home. Check out the easy steps you can take to avoid problems and even death. CO is a silent killer, but it is very easy to avoid problems if you are prepared. We look into humidifiers and their benefit to your home, woodwork, furniture, skin and overall comfort - plus you'll be amazed at how much they can save you on energy bills. Get that annual tune up scheduled now and don't wait till you "have" to turn on your furnace to experience problems.

Tips from Toby – Fajita’s & Grill Time
It's finally time to fire up those grills again. But those propane hoses have gone brittle, and your grill is probably not the cleanest these days! It's time to check for leaks and clean that grill prior to firing it up. The leading cause of death and burns from grills are astronomical at this time of year. Don't become a casualty over a great meal! To make your chore seem worthwhile, we've added a great fajita recipe to christen that newly cleaned grill from Toby's Favorite Mexican Restaurant Luna Azteca. Get that grill ready and add some fajita sizzle now!

Tips from Toby Holiday Safety Checklist
Getting out those holiday ornaments and lights? Cooking for guests? It seems like just about every morning on the news another sad house fire tops the headlines. This is the time of the year where we are so distracted that it's easy to forget the simple things to stay safe. This is your reminder to mentally run through a checklist to make sure you aren't risking fire and have some safety items ready just in case. We know everyone thinks this won't happy to them - so don't ignore warning signs like overloaded holiday lights, piles of dried up leaves around the house or overloading circuits with space heaters. We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season, so watch the tip now and do a walk around of your home to make sure you aren't tempting fate!

Tips from Toby Chimney & Dryer Vent Tip
The leading cause of home fires in the United States is caused by excessive lint buildup in our dryer vents and by creosote buildup in our chimneys. As the nights get a bit chillier it won't be long before we are firing up those fireplaces and lots of static will be firing up around our dryers. Don't be one of those victims you see on the news and suffer damage to your home or much worse! This is an inexpensive maintenance tip that should be a priority this Fall on your home upkeep list!

Tips from Toby – Holiday Safety Checklist
Every morning on the news this week sad news of another house fire topped the headlines. This is the time of the year where we are so distracted that it's easy to forget the simple things to stay safe. This is your reminder to mentally run through a checklist to make sure you aren't risking fire and have some safety items ready just in case. We know everyone thinks this won't happy to them - so don't ignore warning signs like overloaded holiday lights, piles of dried up leaves around the house or overloading circuits with space heaters. We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season, so watch the tip now and do a walk around of your home to make sure you aren't tempting fate!

Tips from Toby Chimney & Dryer Vent Tip
The leading cause of home fires in the United States is caused by excessive lint buildup in our dryer vents and by creosote buildup in our chimneys. As the nights get a bit chillier it won't be long before we are firing up those fireplaces and lots of static will be firing up around our dryers. Don't be one of those victims you see on the news and suffer damage to your home or much worse! This is an inexpensive maintenance tip that should be a priority this Fall on your home upkeep list!

Safe Grilling & Fajitas!
It's finally time to fire up those grills again. But those propane hoses have gone brittle, and your grill is probably not the cleanest these days! It's time to check for leaks and clean that grill prior to firing it up. The leading cause of death and burns from grills are astronomical at this time of year. Don't become a casualty over a great meal! To make your chore seem worthwhile, we've added a great fajita recipe to christen that newly cleaned grill from Toby's Favorite Mexican Restaurant Luna Azteca. Get that grill ready and add some fajita sizzle now!

Fall Outdoor Wrap Up
It's time to bring those plants indoors, keep the pests out, check your house for Winter prep and much more. This is a great tip with tons of advice to get your home ready for Winter and avoid big time issues. Watch today and get ready for Winter!