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5 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Safer
Fri 22 May 2009 - 08:08
5 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Safer
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Joanna_Parris]Joanna Parris
Sometimes we get so caught up in making our homes attractive that we forget the safety factors that are just as, or, even more important.
1. Smoke detectors - They are mandatory, but how often are they actually tested to ensure that they are in working order? Are you aware that for your safety and that of your family, the alarm should be tested once a month? A gadget is only as good as the battery within it.
2. Poor lighting - Stairways leading to the basement are sometimes not very well lit, older family members, guests or friends could stumble and fall because of the ineffective lighting. Dark or dimly lit entrance ways are also danger zones, courting accidents.
3. Loose rugs and extension cords - Falls are the leading cause of injuries in a home; so careful attention should be paid to cords and wires that run across areas that are frequented. These cords and wires should be covered up and kept out of the way, so people do not trip up on them.
4. Poisoning - Children are inquisitive and are attracted to bright colours, some of your medication could be attractive enough so your children could accidently swallow them; older adults could take the wrong medication which could be very harmful make sure all medication are properly labeled and out of reach. Some household cleaners can be poisonous, they should be properly secured.
5. Burns and scalds - Older adults and young children can easily burn themselves by touching hot pots, pans or burners. If you have tablecloths on the table, do not put hot items near to the edge of the table in case of on the children pulls on the edge of the table cloth.
Attention to detail will assist you in keeping your home safe. Make a list of to-do items such as checking the smoke detector, replacing light bulbs, covering for burners in an area where you can read it - but don't just read the list, replace the items. Involve your family make them aware of the importance of safety in the home so you all continue to enjoy your beautiful home.
Joanna Parris, the Effective Stager
Joanna Parris, CSP, cSMM is a certified Home Staging Expert, a member of RESA, (Real Estate Staging Association) & SEA (Staging Excellence Alliance)
Published Author, Speaker & Staging Expert.
Joanna can be reached at: E: [mailto:effectivestaging@rogers.com]effectivestaging@rogers.com
W: http://effectivestaging.com
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