As a homeowner, you want to host friends and neighbors without worrying about the safety of your home. Here are a few ways to keep your home safe.
Keep Your Home Safe With a Stocked First-Aid Kit
A first-aid kit contains supplies to tend to minor injuries and to manage serious emergencies until an ambulance arrives. Have a well-stocked kit on each floor of your house and in the garage. It’s a good idea to keep one in the car too. Keep the kits supplied by frequently replacing products you use.
Install GFCI Outlets
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets help to prevent electric shocks. They are commonly installed in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas where moisture is common. This type of outlet shuts off power when it detects an interruption in the electrical current. They are inexpensive and easy for a professional electrician to install.
Test for Radon Gas to Keep Your Home Safe
Radon is a carcinogenic gas that is found in some homes. It is produced as a by-product of the breakdown of uranium beneath the soil. The gas can seep into houses through gaps and cracks in the foundation. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, following cigarette smoking. Hire a professional to test your home to learn about the levels of radon.
Smoke Detectors and Fire Safety
Smoke detectors are inexpensive, easy to install, and save lives. Make sure your home has smoke detectors located on each floor and a device in every bedroom. It’s important to test them monthly to verify they are still operational. Replace the batteries twice every year.
Teach your children what the smoke alarm sounds like and develop a route to escape from the house in case of fire. Being prepared keeps everyone calm and makes escaping easier. Choose a meeting place outside that is a safe distance from the home. Practice your escape route so everyone in the house is familiar with the plan.
Use a Water Purifier
To keep your family healthy and safe, install a water filter for your home. Clean, fresh drinking water is essential to good health. Order a water-quality test and choose the best purification system for your home based on the findings. You’ll find filters that attach to your kitchen sink, countertop models, purification pitchers, and whole-house systems that purify the water as it enters your home. You’ll be able to enjoy clean water for drinking, bathing, cleaning, and laundry.
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