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### ["Playing With Fire" Can Easily Start A Christmas Tree Fire](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/playing-with-fire-can-easily-start-a-christmas-tree-fire)

Dec 19, 2016, 12:06:27 PM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas), [tips](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/tips)

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Let other people rush the joy of the season if they want to. You know that when you wait until the final days before Christmas to select and decorate a real tree, you enjoy its presence so much more.

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### [Dessert Ideas for Your Holiday Spread](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/dessert-ideas-for-your-holiday-spread)

Dec 16, 2016, 7:46:00 AM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas), [entertainment](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/entertainment)

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‘Tis the season when visions of sugar plums dance in your head, so we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite holiday desserts sure to give you and your guests sweet dreams.

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### [Cut Celery, Not Corners, With These Holiday Food Prep Tips](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/cut-celery-not-corners-with-these-holiday-food-prep-tips)

Dec 14, 2016, 8:02:00 AM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas), [entertainment](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/entertainment)

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If ever there is a time to take a shortcut in the kitchen, the holidays are it. The turkey is competing for oven space with the ham. Your sautéed green beans are edging out the gravy on your stovetop. And your famous cheesecake is crowding out your runner-up apple pie in the refrigerator.

No one would blame you for feeling harried, but everyone will blame you if someone contracts a food-borne illness because you took a well-intentioned shortcut.

The most trusted roofing company in Las Vegas, First Quality Roofing & Insulation, wants you to raise the roof with compliments, not complaints, over the holidays. So keep your shortcut impulses on a low flame and follow some sensible holiday food prep tips from the experts: the United States Food and Drug Administration.

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### [Three Easy Ways to Reduce the Heating Bill in Your Las Vegas Home](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/reduce-the-heating-bill-in-your-las-vegas-home)

Dec 12, 2016, 7:52:00 AM ● [roof inspections](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-inspections), [Insulation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/insulation), [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance)

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Though winter may be relatively short and mild in the Las Vegas area compared to many other parts of the country, the cost of heating your home can add up quickly over the colder months. Here are a few money saving tips that can help you cut your heating bills without sacrificing your comfort:

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### [Don't Become a Tragic Holiday Statistic!](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/dont-become-a-tragic-holiday-statistic)

Dec 8, 2016, 7:56:00 AM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas), [entertainment](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/entertainment)

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More than turkeys, mashed potatoes and green beans cook in most American homes around the holidays. Fires, do, too, making the holidays the most common time of the year for residential fires.

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### [Hang Outdoor Holiday Lights Like a Pro](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/hang-outdoor-holiday-lights-like-a-pro)

Dec 6, 2016, 4:24:57 PM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas), [tips](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/tips)

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It's supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year” – at least until the outdoor lights are safely hung and, of course, working as they should.

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### [Top Home Automation Products of 2016](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/top-home-automation-products-of-2016)

Dec 2, 2016, 3:31:56 PM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas),

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Being able to control your entire home effortlessly with the touch of a button was once only science fiction. But now, home automation is not only possible – it is quickly becoming accessible and affordable too. New products for home automation are coming on the market rapidly. Here’s a look back at some of the coolest home automation products of 2016.

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### [Avoid the Most Common Las Vegas Attic Insulation Installation DIY Mistakes](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/avoid-common-las-vegas-attic-insulation-installation-mistakes)

Nov 23, 2016, 7:36:00 AM ● [Insulation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/insulation), [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [attic insulation in las vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/attic-insulation-in-las-vegas)

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You may know from experience: before you begin a home improvement project, almost nothing beats a few heads-up tips.

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### [Las Vegas Home Safety: 6 Tips to Discourage Thieves and Prevent Burglaries](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/las-vegas-home-safety-6-tips-to-discourage-thieves-and-prevent-burglaries)

Nov 22, 2016, 2:43:35 PM ● [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas),

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Burglary is one of the most prevalent property crimes in the United States, and can be quite costly for homeowners, not only due the items stolen, but also the damage caused during the process. Many burglaries happen during the daylight hours, while the home's occupants are at work or at school, and they are often not pre-planned, being, instead, targets of opportunity. By making a few simple changes to your house and your routine, you can make your home less of a target. Get started with these Las Vegas home Safety tips:

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### [Follow These Department of Energy Tips for Your Las Vegas Attic Insulation Inspection](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/department-of-energy-tips-las-vegas-attic-insulation-inspection)

Nov 18, 2016, 11:43:54 AM ● [Insulation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/insulation), [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [attic insulation in las vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/attic-insulation-in-las-vegas)

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For many homeowners, it may seem like a galaxy far, far away even though it lies right over their head: their attic.

The U.S. Department of Energy seems to know how galactic a challenge many homeowners face when they want to venture into their attic and inspect the condition of the insulation. To help prepare them for this odyssey, the department has brought the exercise [back down to earth in the form of some straightforward steps](https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_inspections.).

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