Archive for the ‘Home Safety’ Category

Learning Gun Safety Can Save You

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Whether you choose to have a gun in your home is your prerogative. However, regardless of what you decide, it's beneficial to know basic gun safety. Obviously, if you're going to own a gun and have one in your home, you need to know how to use it properly and ...

Basic Babysitting Safety Tips

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

During the summer, you might find yourself having a home full of children. They all might not be your children, but you're still responsible for what happens to them. Avoiding accidents and paying mind to basic safety tips can make summertime more enjoyable for everyone. When babysitting extra kids, keep ...

Pet Safety: Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Insurance isn’t easy to come by these days, because it can be so expensive. Plus, there’s not much of an incentive to buy it. Why make monthly payments on the off chance that something bad might happen when you can go to a clinic that allows sliding scale payment? However, ...

Home Safety in Baby’s Room

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Bringing your newborn home for the first time can be a worrisome and frightening experience. On top of trying to understand your baby’s needs and wants, you also have to be alert to any potential safety hazards. Before it’s time to bring your bundle of joy home, prepare your house ...

Under the Hot Sun: Exposing Heat Exposure

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Children as well as pets die from heat exposure every year, and every year the media attempts to raise awareness about this issues. Even on the coldest winter days, the sun’s rays can penetrate through your car’s windshield and increase the temperature inside. If you regularly leave your child, pet ...

Get Ready for Spring with Lawn Mower Safety Tips

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

The coming of spring means that it's about time to dig out the lawn mower. It's amazing how quickly the grass begins to grow, and you're going to have to start getting used to mowing it every week again. At least the upside of spring means that you can enjoy ...

Prevent Scalding in the Bathroom & Kitchen

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Within a few seconds of turning the water on, don't you hate it when you burn your hands? It's the worst feeling ever, and your nerves just continue to surge with pain. It's bad enough when you get burned, but it's even worse when your child or other loved one ...

Do You Leave Your Child Home Alone?

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Leaving your child home alone can be a tough decision. On one hand, it’s less expensive than putting your child in an after or before school program. And on the other hand, it’s convenient if you’re a working parent. While kids in your generation might have been left at home ...

Spring Safety Tips

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

April showers may bring May flowers, but those showers can also bring up some important safety issues. Spring is a renewing time of the year not only for the environment but for people too. As the temperature starts to rise and the weather begins to clear up, people return to ...

Ways to Bring Your Home Up to Code

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Do you know whether your home is up to code? Whether your buying a new house or staying in the one you currently reside in, it’s important to become familiar with its safety features or lack of safety features. Builders are responsible for ensuring that the structure is built and ...