How to Make Your Home Safer in 2022
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How to Make Your Home Safer in 2022
Even if you’re a pro at managing home safety, it’s never a bad idea to revisit a variety of scenarios in your home to ensure the safety and health of your entire family. Check out the following tips from Junior Rooter Plumbing and Sewer and consider using them annually as a way to make safety a priority.
Check Gun Safes and Locks
Those who operate home businesses can be especially vulnerable to intruders. Homeowners who keep firearms are well aware of the necessary safety protocols related to gun ownership. However, it bears repeating that it’s absolutely critical to check gun locks and safes to make sure firearms are kept out of reach of small children. Firearms should never be left laying around, and children should understand never to touch a gun without adult supervision.
Consider Home Office Hazards
With the increase in parents working from home, it’s always wise to gauge your home office safety. Make sure small items like paper clips, pen caps, push pins or anything else that could be ingested by kids or pets is safely out of reach. Cover any open outlets to avoid electrical hazards, and keep cords tied up and out of the way.
Protect Your Home from Mold
Mold can have a harmful effect on your entire family as it can trigger allergies and exacerbate asthma. If you’ve never had your home tested, schedule an inspection. This is especially important when you live in a flood zone, as your home may be more prone to moisture and structural damage caused by wood rot. If you have yet to purchase your new home, look to make sure that you are not in a floodplain. If so, keep in mind that, although subsidized by the government, you’ll be required to have flood insurance to help cover potential damages and offset losses incurred by the bank in case of a natural disaster.
Mold can also be the result of plumbing problems. Some areas you’re able to check yourself, such as inspecting your pipes for signs of corrosion or leakage, and if showerheads are in need of cleaning. To be extra safe, call in the experts from Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing to do a thorough inspection, and if necessary have the drains cleaned or even the sewer repaired.
Clean the Air Vents
Cleaning your air vents can also help protect against mold, but there are many other benefits. If you have not had your air ducts cleaned in the last five years, they may be filled with rodent droppings, pet fur, mold and bacterial growth. Look for a company that offers this service and will show you the inside of your ductwork using a camera tool before and after service.
Digitize Your Security Efforts
Since the beginning of the Internet Age, the tech-savvy among us have been looking for ways to use technology to make our lives better, namely with home security. Digital Home Systems explains that smart home security utilizes cameras, smart locks and alarms, lighting, and network protection to keep your family safe from both physical and digital threats. While having a smart home monitoring system in place does not guarantee your home will not become a target, it can go a long way toward helping to catch and prosecute criminals, which is a strong deterrent for those looking to do harm.
Install a Generator
Having a home generator can keep your family’s important systems running in case of a storm or other issue that causes a widespread power outage. If you have family members that rely on an oxygen tank, CPAP, or infusion equipment, losing power can be detrimental to their well-being. Generators are expensive, with hybrid systems costing up to $50,000, but you may be able to find a suitable portable generator for less than $,5000.
Keep the Outside Neat and Clean
According to ADT, trimming your bushes and keeping your driveway clear are in the top 10 ways to deter burglars from entering your home. Further, you’ll want to ensure that your exterior is well lit, ideally with solar-powered motion light. You can visit your local hardware store for motion-activated exterior lights.
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to make your home and family safe in what’s already supposed to be your safe space. From keeping the air clear to making sure you have power when you need it most, the preemptive measures you take today will be an asset to your family tomorrow.
Call on Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing for all your plumbing needs, including commercial and residential drain cleaning. Contact us at 708-845-7922 to find out more!
Guest Contributor: Emily Graham | emily@mightymoms.net