Keep fire safety in mind when remodeling home

Scott McGillivray

Special to the Village News

Although millions of homes are remodeled in America each year, it's surprising that few homeowners realize the importance of remodeling with fire safety in mind. While smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are foremost in one's mind, do you know how you can improve passive fire protection in your home?

Passive fire safety installations do not alert you to, or react to, the presence of fire in your home. This type of fire precaution is part of the core of the building and will help to control the fire by limiting its spread.

One very effective form of...