Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 12/05/2024

Seniors: Best and most cost-effective upgrades for your home

Home changes happen throughout the years. Whether they're for improving quality of life or peace of mind, these upgrades and renovations often cost a significant amount of money. And for those with a fixed income, living on a pension or receiving retirement/social security, it can make a hefty dent in the wallet. Here are a few ways to...

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Posted on 04/04/2024

Safety and Fun: How to Bolster Your Pool Safety Without Squashing the Fun

Having a backyard pool provides a great way to cool off in summer and have fun in the water. When you're a pool owner, you'll also need to keep safety in mind. Here are a few quick and easy safety tips to help you do help you keep your pool fun and secure: Put up barriers Having pool...

Backyard

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Posted on 02/01/2024

How to Prepare for a Tornado

With wind speeds of over 300 miles per hour, a tornado can be devastating. Luckily, meteorologists can predict them accurately enough to give you time to get to safety. Before a tornado comes, however, it's important to be prepared. Here are some tips for being tornado-ready: Know Where to Go Under ground is the safest place to go...

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Posted on 08/24/2023

Creating an evacuation plan for home safety

An evacuation plan is something every household should have...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 08/17/2023

Vacation: How to keep your home safe while on vacation

When you go away on vacation, the last thing you want to do is worry about dealing with a break-in or property damage when you come back. Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your home from break-ins, fires, floods and other dangers when you're away. The following tips can help you keep your home as safe...

Home Safety

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Posted on 02/09/2023

Home safety tips for seniors

Seniors face increasing risks of injuries as they get older. When you have a senior member of your household, it's important to make sure your home is safe for them. If you're the senior in your home, try these safety measures: Eliminate fall hazards Falls are one of the top causes of serious injuries. Go through your home...

Senior Citizens

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