Latest EntryFeb 4, 2010 bathroom safety, home safety, safe bathroom Comments Off
Bathrooms can be dangerous places, which explains why so many home-related accidents occur in the bathroom. Maybe you’re familiar with child proofing, but perhaps your bathroom could benefit from some adult proofing. So where do you begin?
Install a safety grab bar in your bathtub or shower.
This can be a stainless steel one or a [...]
Feb 3, 2010 Security Product Information, benefits of homeowners insurance, homeowner's insurance Comments Off
There are so many expenses when you own a home, and it’s natural to always be on a quest to cut your expenses wherever you can. Although you might consider skimping on homeowner’s insurance, this is probably the last thing you want to do. With all of the risks of not having homeowner’s insurance, not [...]
Jan 28, 2010 fall prevention, home safety, pet safety Comments Off
You suit your dog up to head outside to take an afternoon walk. As you unlock the door, your pooch jumps up and down and even rolls on the ground. You open the door and your dog takes off and you land head first into the cement driveway, because the leash was wrapped around your [...]
Jan 26, 2010 Door & Window Security, safe windows, window replacement, window security, window upgrades Comments Off
The economy has made daily living rough on everyone, and it has caused crimes to increase in the United States. Home security should be a priority all of the time but even more so now. When there is potential for a burglar to break through your window and steal your valuables such as your flat [...]
Jan 21, 2010 hazardous waste collection, home safety, household hazardous waste Comments Off
Hazardous waste is usually any product that has a label with the words Poison, Danger, Warning or Caution. Often times these types of wastes are stored away in our garages or basements where they just take up room. However, it’s important to properly deal with household hazardous waste, because a hazardous waste product is at [...]
Jan 20, 2010 earthquake hits home, earthquake safety, home safety, surviving an earthquake Comments Off
The recent earthquake disaster in Haiti makes you think about what you would do during one. Within 45 seconds, Haiti was obliterated…could you find a safe place in your home to go to within this short time period? In a situation like this, you have more chance of surviving if you’re prepared for an event [...]
Jan 14, 2010 Security Companies, changing locks, locksmith company, professional locksmith Comments Off
Moving into a new house is exciting, but before you start moving your expensive and sentimental personal belongings into your new home, you need to change the locks on the double! But if you have never hired a locksmith company before, you might not know where to start. Below are some tips to help you [...]
Jan 12, 2010 Basic Home Security, home security routine, home security tips, safety routine, security routine Comments Off
There is a sense of security in having a routine. Developing a home security routine for you and your family is a way to ensure that your basic home security devices are in place when you need them the most. By setting up some rules and guidelines, your home will be less of a target [...]
Jan 7, 2010 Personal Security, advantages of a stun gun, benefits of a stun gun, stun gun Comments Off
Having a gun in your home can be risky. What if you become so frightened that you pull the trigger on a loved one? Accidents do happen, and if you have children, you don’t want to risk them getting their hands on the gun either. Although guns might make you feel safe, they can become [...]
Jan 5, 2010 home safety, indoor pollutants, top 5 pollutants Comments Off
What types of indoor pollutants are lurking in your home? It might surprise you that excess moisture can qualify as an indoor pollutant. Although it’s important to figure out how to reduce these pollutants, it’s also crucial to identify them in your home first. Which indoor pollutants do you have and which ones don’t you [...]
