Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 12/02/2024

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...

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Posted on 10/28/2024

Pets at Home: How to Make Your Pet Safe

Pets can fill your home with joy and provide you with unconditional love and companionship. However, they can also end up getting into trouble or being mischievous at times, which is why it's important to make your home as safe as possible. You can turn your home into a more pet-friendly place with the following tips. Keep Hazardous...

Home Safety

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Posted on 04/08/2024

Safety: Quick home safety tips for seniors

Seniors face increasing risks of injuries as they get older. When you have a senior member of your household, it's important to make sure your home is safe for them. If you're the senior in your home, try these safety measures: Eliminate fall hazards Falls are one of the top causes of serious injuries. Go through your home...

Posted on 01/15/2024

Floods are among the most common natural disasters homeowners contend with. Since flooding can be caused by many things--hurricanes, heavy rain, thawing snow and more--your home may be at risk no matter where you live. Luckily, there are plenty of simple measures you can take to prepare for a possible flood and stay safe during one. Here are...

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 08/28/2023

Older homes: Common hazards and how to address them

Older homes might have high-quality, solid structures and seem to be in good condition. However, there are possible hidden hazards lurking in your older house. Knowing what these hazards are can help you make sure your older home provides a safe place for you and your household. These are a few of the more common kinds of hazards...

Asbestos

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 07/24/2023

Protect your home with the right alarm system

Homeowners often have many concerns, and security is...

Home Safety

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Posted on 04/17/2023

Safety and Fun: How to Bolster Your Pool Safety Without Squashing the Fun

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

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Posted on 01/16/2023

Top garage safety tips

Your garage offers a convenient place to keep your vehicle safe, store tools and gardening supplies and work on a wide range of projects. The following tips can help you improve the safety of your garage to lower the risk of injuries or other harm to you and your household. Keep hazardous materials locked up Pesticide products, fertilizers...

Garage

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