Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 04/04/2024

House fires can happen at any time, no matter how careful you are with fire prevention. Having a home fire escape plan offers peace of mind and a way to make sure your household can get out of your home safely. Knowing how to create one of these plans should be part of your fire safety and prevention...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 12/07/2023

Remember these 7 key basics when weatherproofing your home

Weatherproofing your home can have enormous benefits,...

Home Safety

Weatherproof

Posted on 10/05/2023

How to Create a Safer Backyard

Your backyard offers the ideal place to spend time outside. However, if you're planning on getting plenty of use out of your backyard, you should make sure it doesn't have hazards that could be harmful to you and your household, including your pets. Here are a few ways you can make your backyard a safer place: Switch to...

Backyard

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Posted on 09/28/2023

When to hire a professional to help with electrical wiring

While many homeowners would prefer to either ignore or...

Electrical System

Electrical Wiring

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Posted on 05/25/2023

Creating an evacuation plan for home safety

An evacuation plan is something every household should have...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 04/13/2023

DIY home security systems for beginners

Having a home security system is a great way to protect...

Home Security Tips

Security System

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Posted on 03/23/2023

Tips for childproofing your home

From electrical hazards to furniture hazards, your home has several potentially harmful areas for members of your household of all ages. From the kids of the house accidentally taking a fall to a friend tripping over a cord, the following tips are simple ways to keep your home as safe and worry-free as possible, especially if there's a...

Child Safety

Childproofing

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Posted on 02/16/2023

Nurseries: Remember these tips when converting an old home office into a baby nursery

When expanding your family, it's always a good idea to consider the space you have available. If you've relocated or upgraded your home office to a new space in the house but still have the remnants of your old office lingering in a decent sized room, you can repurpose it into a baby's nursery. Here are a few...

Home Office

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Posted on 01/12/2023

Home checklist for fire safety and prevention

House fires can do tremendous damage to your home and also put your household's lives at risk. It's crucial to practice fire safety and prevention, so you and your house members are prepared in case a fire does happen. Taking steps to prevent fires from occurring helps reduce the risk of having to deal with these fires. The...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 11/03/2022

Natural disasters: Tips for making your home emergency plan

Depending on where you live, you're likely to be at risk for some type of natural disaster. Hurricanes and tropical storms, snowstorms, ice storms, tornadoes, flash floods, earthquakes and wildfires are among the many natural disasters many homeowners have to face regularly. Having a natural disaster plan prepared can help you know what to do if this type...

Disaster Preparation

Emergency Planning

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Posted on 09/08/2022

How to address common hazards in older houses

Older homes might have high-quality, solid structures and seem to be in good condition. However, there are possible hidden hazards lurking in your older house. Knowing what these hazards are can help you make sure your older home provides a safe place for you and your household. These are a few of the more common kinds of hazards...

Asbestos

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 02/10/2022

Why Carbon Monoxide Detectors are Essential for a Healthy Home

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Much like fire detectors, carbon monoxide detectors are small pieces of equipment that could potentially save your life. These small detectors can easily be plugged into any outlet, and their excessively loud alarm is designed to alert you immediately to danger. Carbon monoxide detectors will sound the alarm if there are high levels...

Safety Tips

Carbon Monoxide

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