Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 04/30/2024

Having a backyard pool provides a great way to cool off in summer and have fun in the water. When you're a pool owner, you'll also need to keep safety in mind. Here are a few quick and easy safety tips to help you do help you keep your pool fun and secure: Put up barriers Having pool...

Backyard

Home Safety

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Posted on 02/20/2024

Natural disasters: Creating an effective emergency plan for your home

Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 07/11/2023

Protect your home with a DIY home security system

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

Home Security Tips

Security System

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Posted on 06/13/2023

A basic guide to home security

Your home should be a space of peace and security. In...

Home Security Tips

Home Safety

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Posted on 05/23/2023

4 Budget-friendly ways to upgrade living spaces for seniors

Home changes happen throughout the years. Whether they're for improving quality of life or peace of mind, these upgrades and renovations often cost a significant amount of money. And for those with a fixed income, living on a pension or receiving retirement/social security, it can make a hefty dent in the wallet. Here are a few ways to...

Bathroom

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Posted on 04/18/2023

Fire Safety Tips Your Household Should Know

Keeping your home safe doesn't have to be complicated. By practicing good habits and establishing best practices with everyone in your household, you can prepare for--and prevent--major issues. Fire safety is a particular concern that can be accomplished by remembering a few simple tips. Here are the basics of household fire safety: Maintain & Test Your Smoke Detectors...

Fire Prevention

Fire Safety

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Posted on 03/14/2023

Top benefits of having a home security system

Home security systems are incredible ways to deter break-ins. While this is the most obvious benefit of having one of these systems, there are plenty of others. The following are some of the advantages you can enjoy when you choose to get a security system for your home. Lower home insurance rates Since a home security system can...

Home Safety

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Posted on 11/22/2022

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 03/22/2022

Maintenance: Electrical Checklist Items to Keep Your Home Safe

Keeping your electrical system in good condition is a crucial part of lowering the risk of electric shocks, fires and other electrical hazards. Have professional electricians handle major electrical problems and installations, such as putting in new wiring or repairing faulty wires. Doing some regular maintenance on your own can help reduce the risk of electrical problems in...

Electrician

Home Electrical

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Posted on 11/23/2021

Z-Wave Automation and Security: Is It Safe?

Image by Kiều Trường from Pixabay Z-wave automation is a new method you can use to connect multiple devices. The next logical question might be whether this is a safe thing to do. After all, hacking into one device could potentially be enough to hack into every device, since they're all on the same network. The good news...

Home Safety

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