Safety tips 

10 Tips for a Safer Home

 Protect yourself and your family with these easy tips!

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           1.     Install a peephole.  A wide-angle door viewer is best so that strangers
                  aren't distorted or able to hide out of your view.
 
           2.     Install solid door locks and dead bolts; also reinforce your entry
                  door striker plate.  If you just moved in, replace all the locks.
 
           3.     Install motion sensor lights outdoors and timers on indoor lights;
                   these are proven crime deterrents.
 
           4.     The door between the garage and the house should be solid,
                   so replace it if necessary.  Also reinforce or replace your wooden
                   garage entry door; weak center panels are easy to kick in--an easy
                   target for thieves.
 
           5.     Secure patio doors.  Add a second patio door lock to prevent
                   burglars from prying open or lifting the door off the track.
 
           6.     Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms;
                    replace batteries at least once a year.  If you don't  have alarms,
                    install them outside bedrooms and on each floor of your home,
                    including the basement.
 
           7.     Be careful with electricity.  Check outlets and switches;
                   if they are hot to the touch or sparking, shut off the circuit and
                   have it professionally checked.  Avoid overloading outlets with
                   too many appliances; consider rewiring or adding circuits.
 
           8.     Never run electrical cords under furniture or rugs where they
                   may be crushed or even cut. 
 
           9.       Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis; if
                     you're using extension cords permanently, it's time  to update your
                     wiring or add receptacles.
 
          10.       Make sure all electrical items, including appliances, extension
                      cords and surge protectors are certified by the
                      CSA (Canadian Standards Association)

 

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