You can protect yourself from household accidents with safe habits. Keep these factors in mind for home safety and peace of mind.
You may think of your home as a safe haven, but household accidents remain a leading cause of death in America. The good news: You can protect yourself with safe habits. And like any habit, the more you practice safety, the more effective it gets.
People are also reading… An extinguisher does no good if it's not used. Place them in easily accessible spots, and ensure that all adults in the home know where they are and how to use them. Consider getting a combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarm; the NFPA recommends placing CO detectors everywhere you would place a smoke alarm.
Have a pro clean your dryer vents once a year. Lint buildup in vents poses a significant fire risk. This work will also increase your dryer's efficiency.Escape plans: Make an escape plan with your family to determine the best path out of your home in an emergency. Practice the plan so that even the youngest family members know what to do if emergency strikes. Don't forget to plan for what to do with your pets as well.
Try to keep it organized and easily accessible; it’s very easy for a tool box to dissolve into chaos if you don’t keep things in proper order. You’ll thank yourself later on when you need to find a particular screwdriver for a task. The standard 12-volt cordless drill you can find at many big-box stores should provide more than enough juice for most home purposes.
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