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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