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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 »

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 »