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Planning for safety within a home is a very important part of being able to survive if some disaster or accident should occur. The installation of such things smoke detectors and gas and carbon monoxide detectors are a couple of systems that can be placed in a home to help people protect themselves from a fire or the build up of carbon monoxide which is not noticeable by smell. There are many places where these types of “home alarm systems” can be purchased and either installed by professionals or by the person who prefers to do it themselves. Another type of alarm system that is sometimes overlooked is the use of motion detectors. These can be installed so that they will activate a light so that the top of a stairway is lit up during the night when someone approaches it. They can also be installed at windows and doors which cause an alarm to sound if the door or window is opened. This kind of alarm system is a good one to have if there are children or anyone in the house who is known to sleepwalk. Some times a little extra planning can make a big difference in safety in a home. Even the use of a none-slip throw rug on a tile floor can help to prevent falls.

Keeping your little ones safe is always first on a parents’ agenda. However accidents can and do happen daily in your family backyard pool. Safety precautions should always be exercised when you have a pool and small children. First item on a parents’ checklist for safeguarding a backyard pool should be a fence to put around your pool. You should also have it equipped with a child proof latch system that will prevent your child from entering the backyard pool area without proper supervision. Also you should have an alarm installed both in the pool (it will alert you Read the rest of this entry »

The idea of an electrical fire can be extremely scary because there is seldom the odor of something burning.
Another problem knows what type of fire extinguisher to use for an electrical fire.
There are five different types of fire extinguishers and each one is designed for a particular kind of fire.
Type A is used for combustibles such as cloth, wood, paper, rubber and several kinds of plastic.
The type B is used to extinguish fires involving materials such as gasoline, grease, or paints that have an oil base.
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The last thing we care to think about is a fire in our home. Unfortunately it happens and we need to be prepared. One obvious line of defense is the fire extinguisher. As with any tool, extinguishers need to be maintained and placed in the appropriate location should they be required.

First and foremost, follow manufacturer’s guidelines regarding placement. The type, and location of a fire extinguisher will depend on its intended use but general rules will always apply.

The extinguisher, when wall mounted, should always use the bracket included by the manufacturer. It should be installed Read the rest of this entry »

Not every danger arises outside the home. When you bring a new child into your house, you should be aware of where the most common accidents occur. With this knowledge, you can childproof your home into an exciting and safe environment.

• Electrical outlets are an obvious risk. Plug-covers can be removed by some children, so consider replacing them with covers that have built-in safety latches.
• Think about what can be tipped over in your house, and do what you can to secure it. Bolt dressers and bookcases and push televisions and lamps back against the wall.
• Install door-knob covers to keep kids from opening unlocked doors.
• Windows offer a number of issues. If you like to keep your windows open, set them up with a security grate to prevent falls. Blinds and hanging cords are just begging for children to get tangled up in them, so either cut them off or use a cord-shortener.
• When using the stove, always use the back burners and keep handles pointed in. An optional product is a stove guard, which will block your child’s access to the burners. Read the rest of this entry »

An electronic home security system is an important deterrent to burglars, but too many homeowners look at it as the end-all-be-all of their security measures. The truth is that even after installing an electronic system, you still need to be aware of the lower end of your home security. This starts with making sure your door is closed and locked. While this may seem simple, it is actually the basic idea behind improving home security: adding more and more barriers to your house so that burglars have to do more and more to get in. Most burglars balk at the thought of actually destroying property to enter a home.With that being said, the next step is to upgrade your locks. Standard locks can be easily eliminated with an ID or driver’s license. A 6-tumble deadbolt is an effective way to show crooks that you mean business, and apart from them being willing to kick the door down, will either send them looking for other entrances or cause them to give up entirely. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re ever the victim of a home burglary or break-in, it can be a painful and confusing recovery. The emotions of the incident do not come across when magazines run lists of statistics or graphs detailing the prevalence of such crimes in America. However, these statistics do provide information about what areas of home security are most often forgotten or exploited by burglars, and that can be an important benefit. So, don’t forget that there is a face behind every number, but don’t ignore these startling facts either.

• The FBI reports a burglary every 14 seconds. That’s more than 4 robberies a minute, about 257 an hour, more than 6,171 a day. Read the rest of this entry »

As the summer vacation season continues in full swing, intruders continue on the prowl for poorly guarded homes. There are many ways to present a less tempting site for burglars, in addition to purchasing a reliable home security system. Follow these tips and you won’t waste your vacation worrying about the home you left behind.

• Set your home up on a timed lighting system. Homes that stay dark all day are the most tempting targets for prospective robbers. In most cases, they won’t stick around long enough to see if anyone’s actually there. Read the rest of this entry »

Wireless security systems like ADT are always useful because they alert the police automatically. That way, even if you can’t get to a phone, you’re still in good hands. However, a good guard dog can help make that time before the police get there more manageable, and may even end up scaring the intruder away on their own.There are some things to consider when picking out a dog to protect your home. Not all dogs that work well in police and field situations will be suitable for a home environment. In addition, some dogs are only viable as watchdogs, since they won’t assert themselves after alerting you to an intruder. There is some discussion over which gender of dog is better, as well. It’s generally agreed that female dogs make stronger personal guardians because of their maternal instincts, but males will do a better job of guarding your property. Read the rest of this entry »

Like a Pitbull Terrier that frightens intruders but won’t actually do anything, fake surveillance cameras can provide a suitable deterrent to some intruders. You can put them anywhere, even if you can’t get video cabling to them. Most prowlers won’t stop to check, since their entire plan depends on secrecy.However, fake cameras can create liability issues if an innocent person believes they are real, and the mistake puts them in harm’s way. In one real-life scenario, a woman was walking at night and was suddenly chased by a prowler. She had the option of either running to the corner for help, or running to a security camera she saw at someone’s house. The woman believed she had an equal chance of getting help with either option, but ended up choosing the cameras only to discover that they were fake. Later, she was able to convince a jury that the homeowner owed her damages. Read the rest of this entry »