http://www.securezonesafety.com/home-safety/tips/ We have some home safety tips for you! Following our home safety tips could save lives! en-us Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:46:42 EST Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:46:42 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 We have some home safety tips for you Our homes should be safe and secure. However is your home as safe as it could be? Home safety is something that you need to keep on top of! Making your home safe does not have to be costly. The most important thing to remember with home safety is to make regular checks around your home. A smoke alarm is no good if it is only in one room or doesn't have batteries. We have consulted with our panel of home safety experts to bring you some essential home safety tips. Our home safety tips are general and easy to follow and implement. You could spend thousands of dollars on fancy equipment but that really isn't necessary. Home safety tips: Install and regularly check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors If you have a chimney check it for blockages regularly Don't leave any sharp objects or medications around, especially if you have kids. Keep potentially hazardous items locked away securely Check you garage, the garage can contain many fire hazards. Store everything in sealed containers in secure cabinets Check around your home for any old old cables and outlets Never leave items cooking in the kitchen, unattended Have several fire extinguishers around the house If you have children make sure that they are aware of basic home safety tips. Also have a fire evacuation plan in place Unplug kitchen appliances when not in use Never leave Christmas lights on when you go out We hope that these home safety tips will be of use to you. Taking the necessary home safety precautions really could save lives. There is no time like the present to do all your safety checks! EB Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:46:42 EST