Essential areas of Safety checks in and around your home environment
Image courtesy of Pixabay Here’s a comprehensive Home Safety Checklist to help you keep your home safe: 1. Electrical Safety : Check for frayed wires or damaged cables. Ensure cords don’t run under rugs or across doorways. Baby-proof outlets with plastic safety covers. Consider adding more electrical outlets to reduce reliance on extension cords. Have warm outlets or plugs inspected by an electrician. 2. Heating Systems and Fireplaces : · Examine outside vents to prevent carbon monoxide buildup. · Use dry seasoned wood in fireplaces to reduce creosote buildup. · Hire a chimney sweep for annual inspections. · Inspect wood-burning stoves regularly. · Set the water heater temperature to...