Risk Assessment for Home Improvements An excellent way to minimize your risk in the workplace, risk assessment is also a great way to minimize risks in any home improvement job you may wish to accomplish. From hanging drapes to hanging windows, assessing any risks that are prevalent in a home … [Read more...] about Risk Assessment for Home Improvements
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Gardening Safety
Gardening Safety Gardening can be one of the greatest, most pleasurable hobbies. The fresh air, exercise and beautiful or edible products of all that hard work have made gardening a favorite pastime with many people. However, with all the benefits come some dangers, so some precautions should be … [Read more...] about Gardening Safety
Landscaping: Safety in Hardscaping and Home Pool Safety
Landscaping: Safety in Hardscaping and Home Pool Safety When developing a landscaping plan, it is important to keep the design safe. Stacked rock walls, waterfalls and pools may be beautiful additions to your home’s exterior, but if it is not safe for you, your family or your guests, your time and … [Read more...] about Landscaping: Safety in Hardscaping and Home Pool Safety
10 ways to be safe around the hot home
10 ways to be safe and cool around the hot home 1. Keep plenty of water in the fridge 2. Keep kids out of the sun between 10am-2pm during long intervals. 3. Sunscreen and hats must be warn. 4. Never leave a person or pet in the car. 5. Leave plenty of water for pets. 6. Wear cool clothes. 7. … [Read more...] about 10 ways to be safe around the hot home
Cook with Kids
Cook with Kids It is important to show kids how to cook and tell them about the dangers. Everything can be fun, however, as adults we know the dangers. Kids unfortunately only see the fun and forget until it is too late. I cooked pancakes with my 8-year-old daughter today and she wanted to … [Read more...] about Cook with Kids
Fire Pit Safety
Fire Pit Safety Fire pits have become very popular lately. The warmth and joy that radiates from the open fire can make parties, intimate gatherings and simple marshmallow roasts the most sought-after and enjoyable activities of the spring, summer and autumn months. However, fire pits … [Read more...] about Fire Pit Safety
Safety for the mind
Safety for the mind Clutter in your home clutters your mind and your life. De-cluttering is a constant process, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Once a week go through the areas where items are just put down and work out the need for this item. Especially this time of year where School … [Read more...] about Safety for the mind
Wood-Burning Fireplace Safety
Wood-Burning Fireplace Safety Winter is just around the corner for our Northern Hemisphere, and that means a roaring fire in the fireplace for many people. Unfortunately, improper fireplace use is a major cause of house fires and fire-related injuries every year. Thankfully, there are … [Read more...] about Wood-Burning Fireplace Safety
Christmas Light Safety
Christmas Light Safety Remember “Christmas Vacation” with Chevy Chase? I love that movie because all the safety references are hilarious, but my favorite part of the movie is when Clark Griswald finally has all of the Christmas lights on his house, after many safety mishaps, and he plugs in the … [Read more...] about Christmas Light Safety
Home Electrical Safety
Home Electrical Safety Guest Post Electrical safety is very important in every household. Electrical systems that are faulty can lead to fire, injuries, damages and deaths. Wiring seems to deteriorate with the passing of time and since electrical systems are used to their maximum these days, … [Read more...] about Home Electrical Safety