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.