Posts Tagged ‘home safety’
Home Safety Practices that are Simple to Implement
There are many simple and cost-effective ways to better the safety of your home. Some of these include keeping up with home maintenance, paying attention to hazards in the yard, ample lighting, door upgrades, and keeping windows secure. An easy way to ensure your home is safe is in keeping up with issues as they…
Read MoreProtecting Your Smart Home
While it’s important to look at the security of each connected product you bring into your home, there are several precautions you can take to keep your smart home safe once everything is connected: Be sure to change the username and password for each internet-connected smart home device from its default factory settings. Use passwords…
Read MoreFebruary Home Maintenance Checklist
Kitchen Clean out your medicine cabinet. Leaving excess medication around could lead to substance abuse if it falls into the wrong hands. See if your local police department has a medication drop-off box for safe disposal. Deep clean your fridge and garbage disposal. Nasty germs creep up in the kitchen, so empty your fridge and…
Read MoreTools for Personal Safety and Self Defense
Nobody wants to think about the possibility of being attacked, but according to a recent Gallup poll, close to 45 percent of women say they do not feel safe walking outdoors near their home at night. Women between ages of 18 to 29 feel especially vulnerable. Statistics indicate that a violent crime occurs every twenty…
Read MoreHow to Safely Store Items When Planning to Move or Renovate
There are few things worse than the moment when you realize someone broke into your garage and snatched some of your valuable belongings. If you’ve ever experienced theft, you know what this is like—you feel helpless and violated. And when you’re preparing to move, there’s a good chance a lot of your belongings aren’t in…
Read MoreSafety Procedures You Should Know
Emergencies can occur at any given moment. Having basic know-how regarding first aid procedures can save a life, but 70 percent of Americans do not know what to do in the event of a cardiac-related emergency. How familiar are you with emergency safety procedures? The most important thing to remember is to first call 911…
Read MoreNot All Home Watch Service Companies Are The Same
The term “home watch” is used to refer to absentee homeowner inspections, unoccupied residence or property inspection services. These services are mostly designed for second homeowners and rental property owners who are away from their home, for example, and in another city or state, for extended periods of time. Home watch is a valued service…
Read MoreOctober Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist
As the “fall” season has begun, your home deserves a bit of special care. Here is a list to help guide you through completing some important safety and maintenance tasks in October. If you have too much on your plate, hire us for all of your home watch and care needs. Kitchen Clean and change…
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