Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 07/01/2024

4 Budget-friendly ways to upgrade living spaces for seniors

Home changes happen throughout the years. Whether they're for improving quality of life or peace of mind, these upgrades and renovations often cost a significant amount of money. And for those with a fixed income, living on a pension or receiving retirement/social security, it can make a hefty dent in the wallet. Here are a few ways to...

Bathroom

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Posted on 04/15/2024

How to Create a Safer Backyard

Your backyard offers the ideal place to spend time outside. However, if you're planning on getting plenty of use out of your backyard, you should make sure it doesn't have hazards that could be harmful to you and your household, including your pets. Here are a few ways you can make your backyard a safer place: Switch to...

Backyard

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Posted on 01/29/2024

A basic guide to home security

Your home should be a space of peace and security. In...

Home Security Tips

Home Safety

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Posted on 01/01/2024

Safety tips to be mindful of at home

Homes are places often associated with safety and comfort....

Home Safety

Home Safety Tips

Posted on 01/16/2023

Emergency planning: How to create a safety plan for your household

Depending on where you live, you're likely to be at risk for some type of natural disaster. Hurricanes and tropical storms, snowstorms, ice storms, tornadoes, flash floods, earthquakes and wildfires are among the many natural disasters many homeowners have to face regularly. Having a natural disaster plan prepared can help you know what to do if this type...

Disaster Preparation

Emergency Planning

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Posted on 09/12/2022

Home safety tips for seniors

Seniors face increasing risks of injuries as they get older. When you have a senior member of your household, it's important to make sure your home is safe for them. If you're the senior in your home, try these safety measures: Eliminate fall hazards Falls are one of the top causes of serious injuries. Go through your home...

Senior Citizens

Accessibility

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Posted on 02/21/2022

Safety: Quick tips for childproofing your home

From electrical hazards to furniture hazards, your home has several potentially harmful areas for members of your household of all ages. From the kids of the house accidentally taking a fall to a friend tripping over a cord, the following tips are simple ways to keep your home as safe and worry-free as possible, especially if there's a...

Child Safety

Childproofing

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