http://www.outdoorsafetyusa.com/safe/safe-homes/ Welcome to safe homes! Here at safe homes we will give you the basics to make your home a safe environment! en-us Tue, 06 Dec 2005 16:56:57 EST Tue, 06 Dec 2005 16:56:57 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 Welcome to safe homes! How to make our homes 'safe homes' involves taking a number of steps. A big factor in home safety is whether there are children in the house. The two rooms at the top of the 'safe homes' list are: kitchen and bathrooms. Safety steps You should start by going into all the rooms of your home and have a good look around the room. A lot of 'safe homes' safety advice is common sense. Here are some of our basic tips: Don't overload plug sockets Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors If you have children, ensure that sharp objects and medications are out of reach; children can climb so you should have a locked cabinet or drawer. Keep your environment sanitized Ensure that your fridge and freezer are set at the appropriate temperature Don't leave candles unattended, even for a minute Make sure that any chemical products in your home are being stored appropriately and are out of reach from children Have your water heater and heating/air conditioning serviced regularly If you use a generator make sure it is positioned outside of the home Make your home safe today! Here at 'safe homes', we urge you to not put off your home inspection. Taking the appropriate steps to make your home safe will give you peace of mind and may save a life. EB Tue, 06 Dec 2005 16:56:57 EST