With the costs associated with various assisted living communities and retirement facilities it is becoming unfeasible to consider this option for many seniors. There is a rise of seniors aging in place, continuing to live within their homes with modifications, … Continue reading
Poisons are a great threat at home for young unattended kids Although pesticides and other home based poisons can be beneficial to society, they can be dangerous if used carelessly or if they are not stored properly and out of … Continue reading
Christmas tree fires are preventable! Fires destroy billions of dollars of property in the United States and Canada every year. There is a residential fire every 84 seconds. Last year, there were almost 400,000 fires in the United States causing … Continue reading
Increase your home safety plan with a fire escape ladder When the smoke alarm goes off, every second is a life and death matter for you and your family. Many people are killed every year when they become trapped in … Continue reading
Every home MUST have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for everyone’s safety! Every home or building must be required to have working smoke detectors on every floor. It’s one of those great inventions that have saved a lot of … Continue reading
Fireplace maintenance is very important for home safety Fireplaces spread a warm glow and provide the perfect setting to curl up with a steaming cup of tea and a good book to read on a chilly evening. However, negligence and … Continue reading
Hurricane Windows could be the difference between life and death It has been discovered that most of the harm executed to houses by hurricanes is a result of broken windows. The particles blown all around by the high winds breaks … Continue reading
Home safety modifications is a fairly new concept that has come along with the incarnation of seniors choosing to stay living in their homes in place of moving to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Due to limitations that naturally … Continue reading
Safety is so important during your DIY home projects The home can be a highly dangerous area so every one doing diy needs to take some precaution and, more importantly, use common sense. The following are some basic principles for … Continue reading
Gun control needs to start at home Two issues of high importance in this country, gun control and children’s health, have come together in many debates. Injury due to firearms is the second leading cause of non-natural deaths among children … Continue reading
A Burglar system can help protect your home and your family and can lower your insurance cost Do you have a burglar system at home to help you keep your family safe? If you do not, then you need to … Continue reading
