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House safety issues – Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors, Stairs, Fire safety and much more
Smoke Alarm Maintenance, Cleaning, and Battery Replacement
Smoke alarm maintenance (and smoke detector) is a very simple task and should be performed in addition to weekly testing and yearly battery replacement (some manufacturers might suggest to replace the battery twice a year) - put it on your…
Garage Safety | How to Really Make Your Garage Safer
Garage Safety
While checking the news this morning I stumbled upon this short article listing a few garage safety issues by U.S. Home Safety Council. To explore a little more their garage safety suggestions I followed a link to their…
Closet Fires & Closet Light Fixture Fire Hazards
Closet fire can be easily caused by a closet light fixture
Incandescent closet light fixtures can easily cause closet fire and this fire hazard is very often ignored by the home owner.
Is your closet light fixture safe? Keep reading…
Stair Handrails and Guardrails Safety Issues
Stair Handrails and Guardrails Safety
With stair handrails and guardrails safety, it is the same concept as with many other requirements guiding our daily commute and we often believe these rules are created for others only, until we…
Laundry Room Hazards, Laundry Chute Hazards & Safety Tips
Laundry Chute Hazard
Maybe because I’m a home inspector, or maybe because I have my own children, I over-react sometimes (mentally – my personal imagination just takes off) in situations where common sense and a little…
Protective Footwear: The Essentials for Proper Protection When Building or Renovating a Home
The 21st era has been an era of revolution. Every sector has seen advancements in terms of better designs to suit the lifestyle and efficiency demands.
Among many others, the footwear sector has come a long way. There are several…
How to Stay Safe While Working on a Construction SiteÂ
Working on a construction site entails many responsibilities, and with these responsibilities come an array of risks. Construction sites are a magnet for accidents.
The heavy machinery and heights are a hot spot for such incidents. This…
How to Use a Pressure Washer – Safety & Cleaning Tips
Pressure washers are cleaning products used for domestic and commercial use - their power helps to remove dirt from surfaces easily by expelling water through a high-force pressure system driven by a motor.
This motor can be electric or…
Different Window Security Types to Ensure Safety
Security is one of the most important aspects that you should consider for your home. In most cases, the doors are what would be given priority.
However, there may be times when burglars consider the windows to be the most vulnerable…
Basic Ways to Prepare Your Home For Winter
The cooler months of the year are certainly full of their own distinct charms, but for homeowners they also bring a distinct set of challenges. The precipitation levels increase, cold winds blow, and temperatures drop.
Keeping our homes…