Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 12/17/2023

Questions to Ask About a New Neighborhood

Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...

Chooding A Neighborhood

Home Buying

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Posted on 08/13/2023

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 06/25/2023

A beginners guide to child-proofing your home

As kids run and play in the home, it’s essential to make...

Childproofing Your Home

Childproofing

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Posted on 07/24/2022

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 05/15/2022

What to do during a power outage

Power outages happen for a variety of reasons like storms, grid issues, damage to components of the grid and many others. While a power outage may not be considered as directly dangerous as what may cause a power outage, there are still facets to keep in mind. Here are some tips for making it through a power outage:...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 04/03/2022

Tips for preventing burns at home

Burns can range from mild injuries to severe and permanent damage. However, there are ways to reduce your burn risk at home. Keep the following burn prevention tips in mind to keep safe from this type of injury. Lower your water heater temperature Your water heater could be producing water that's hot enough to scald or burn. Keep...

Burns

Fire Safety

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Posted on 03/27/2022

Safety: Quick water safety tips for your home

Water in your home or yard can be a drowning risk. It can also cause other hazards, such as slippery floors or burns from scalding temperatures. Practicing water safety tips can help ensure your home is a safe environment. Clean up water spills right away Water spills from the tub or sink can make the floor in the...

Home Safety

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Posted on 09/12/2021

Why You Need Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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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Posted on 02/21/2021

Tips for Home Security Lighting to Keep Your House Safe

Photo by Malcolm Garret via Pexels No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it doesn’t hurt to take precautions against break-ins or thefts. Installing home security lighting is a highly effective way to deter intruders. This type of lighting also provides plenty of light for walkways and paths, making it safer for you and your family to walk...

Home Security

LED Lighting

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Posted on 12/29/2019

Ranch Style Homes Aren't Just for Senior Citizens

Architecturally speaking, many home buyers have very definite ideas about their preferred house style. Whether it stems from a sense of practicality or positive childhood memories, few house hunters are "on the fence" when it comes to the number of stories their ideal house should have. Perhaps you're one of those people who grew up in a two-story house...

Ranch House

What To Look For In A House

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