Articles tagged: home safety
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Leslie Eskildsen If you live alone, you might need a higher level of security to feel comfortable in a new neighborhood where you are unused to the sounds and activity outside especially at night. written by Gardner Wilkinson Yesterday I was flipping through the pages of the morning newspaper. Suddenly I came across a story that a couple escaped injury last night by crawling out of a window and down a ladder after a fire broke out in their business premises. written by Melanie Speed The San Bernardino County Sun reported that a Fontana, CA man was arrested after an employee of the bank handling his foreclosed properties tripped over approximately $4.5 million worth of drugs. written by RE Writer Moving into a new home is an exciting time. As your family gets used to their new digs and the new neighborhood, it's a good time to update your fire safety plan. First, test all the smoke detectors in your home. You should have at least one per floor – depending on the size of the home, additional alarms located near the bedrooms may be a good idea. written by Michael Peterson Losing everything we own in a house fire is devastating. Whether you rent or own the home, the results of a house fire can leave a whole family feeling as if they have lost their identity. written by Jake Marsh Every 20 seconds a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Statistics tell us that over three quarters of all fires start in the home, and this could mean your home. written by Branden Schroeder You know the smell of new paint, the one that gives you a slight headache? That's the smell of the paint releasing toxin-containing fumes which may be harmful to you and your family. written by John Trevey Safety tips for the homes of people with Alzheimer's, compiled by the manager of a Lexington nursing home specializing in Alzheimer's care. written by Justin Lee When people think about the integrity of their homes typically they are thinking about a criminal's ability to get into a home. That is a great thing to consider as safety is always important but what about other unwanted things getting into your home such as cold air? What about warm air escaping? These are all things that need to be considered when upgrading a home for sale. written by Terry Edwards During an emergency at home when you lose power, a good flashlight is extremely important. And having one that is bright enough can be a necessity, not a luxury. Here is what to look for when shopping for a new flashlight. written by Sanjog Gopal Consider this (real life) scenario: unfamiliar with the neighborhood, a young woman rents a beautiful house on a picturesque street and moves in. She quickly discovers that her house is en route to a motorcycle clubhouse. written by Amy Letitia It seems that recent times have given us so many reminders that we should all have at least the basic emergency and safety supplies in our homes and cars in the unfortunate event that we should ever need them. We’ve seen the disasters on television for some time now – major earthquakes, 9/11, tsunamis, hurricanes. It’s sad but true that there are not only “Acts of God” but also acts of man that can leave us isolated and waiting for help to arrive. In many cases, with just the most basic assortment of emergency and safety supplies though, the waiting can be manageable and in some cases the difference between life and death. But those reminders and that knowledge alone is not enough – it’s taking action now and getting your emergency and safety supplies together before you actually need them that could make a difference. Being prepared isn’t expecting bad things to happen as some people think, it’s planning for the best results no matter what curves life may bring. written by Ken Burnett Burnett Here are .....Seventeen Preventative Tips To Help Safeguard Against Home Burglary << previous page 1 next page>> |