Hi lovelies,
Your home is a haven you can return to after a stressful day. However, lurking hazards around your property can prevent you from enjoying the space you derive safety and comfort from. These hazards pose serious health risks to your well-being and can affect everything else at home. Data shows that 356,500 house fires in 2020 may have started as safety hazards. Still, home occupants did nothing until the inevitable happened. This makes it essential to know how to address such potential dangers before they cause major inconveniences. Below are three practical tips to help you do so.
Electrical safety
Experts say electricals can be silent threats in the home and when things get out of hand, can cause immense damage. Apart from the obvious hazard to human life, an electrical fire can raze an entire house to the ground, which will be significantly costly to rebuild. Electrical engineers say this is usually common because people ignore or overlook the seemingly little things that don’t seem to trigger alarm bells. For instance, frayed wires may seem like nothing to worry about as long as they don’t emanate any burning smells. Other homeowners may ignore overloaded outlets because they perform just fine, and there are no power interruptions in the home. The truth is, you can never be too sure when your home’s compromised electrical outlet will spark a fire. That is why you need to take proactive steps. Invest in surge protectors to safeguard your home’s electronic devices while avoiding potential electrical fires. Also, commit to regular electrical inspections and ensure that your electrician is licensed and has the requisite experience to identify potential hazards.
Prioritize home repairs and maintenance
Houses undergo wear and tear over time, but the degree will depend on how often you maintain the building. You will encounter wear and tear issues with your tiles, windows, doors, plumbing systems, and so on. Things like leaky faucets, cracked tiles, and loose handrails often appear as something that can be attended to later, but these usually require prompt attention. For example, loose handrails are potential fall hazards if you use them as support while climbing up or down the stairs. It would help to have handyman services on speed dial to avoid unnecessary delays when you need an urgent repair or general maintenance. They can quickly attend to plumbing leaks, loose floorboards, and so on to mitigate potential safety risks.
Take childproofing a notch higher
Addressing potential home hazards is even more crucial if you have kids around the home. Children are naturally curious and wouldn’t mind inserting their fingers into electrical outlets at eye level. Start by securing heavy furniture like bookshelves to a sturdy wall to avoid tipping accidents. Another thing you may not have considered much is your kids’ toys. It’s best to inspect them often for loose or broken pieces because they can cause serious injuries if the broken part leaves jagged edges. Loose pieces can come off easily and pose swallowing hazards. Therefore, invest time and effort into childproofing your home to avoid these inconveniences. Also, remember to keep potentially harmful substances like medications and cleaning supplies out of your children’s reach. Although you want your kids to explore their environment, you must do your best to ensure they’re not exposed to avoidable danger.
