Home Safety:: Information From DIYFinds.com

Attic Conversion
Basement Finishing
Bathroom Remodeling
Decks and Fences
Finish Carpentry
Flooring
Game Rooms
General Remodeling
Home Maintenance
How-To
Kitchen Remodeling
Landscaping
Lighting
New Home
Painting
Roofing
Room Additions
Sunrooms
Swimming Pools
Windows
Working With Contractors

Around The House

Automotive Tips

Clean it-up

Bathrooms

Floors, Windows & Doors

Home Maintenance Tips

Home Safety

Paint & Wallpaper

Workshop Tools

Bathroom cleaning tips

Energy tips

DIY Tips

Food tips

General cleaning tips

Plant tips

Handy tips

Kitchen tips

Laundry tips

Paint tips

Home Safety

Most of us have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in our homes, but there are some other safety issues to consider.

1. Install ground fault circuit interrupters; they're the outlets with the test and re-set buttons in the center. GFCI's monitor the amount of electricity to an outlet; if there is a problem they cut off the power supply. Make sure that you have these located in areas around water, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas and outside.

2. Having flashlights available for a power outage seems obvious, but do you know where yours are in your home? Do they have working batteries in them? It is best to keep a flashlight in every bedroom and check the batteries every month so you know they'll work when you need them.

3. Keep a well-stocked first aid kit, and keep it up to date. Make sure your family knows exactly where it is.

4. Know where the main shutoff is for major systems in the house, like electrical, gas and water. If there's an emergency you won't have to go searching.

5. Lighting is also important at night, so use plenty of nightlights. If anyone gets up in the middle of the night they'll be able to find their way around safely.

Candle Safety
If you enjoy lit candles around your home, I have some saftey tips for you...

Fire Safety
Making sure that your home is fire safe, and that you are ready in case of an emergency is easy. I have the hints you need...

Fireplace Safety
I love my fireplace, it's so cozy... but did you know that your fireplace can be a real hazard for your family if you're not careful. Here are some easy ways to keep your loved ones safe...

Home Safety and Security
If you're looking for some ways to make sure your house is safe and secure, I have a few ideas to give you peace of mind...

Home Safety Checklist
Everyone wants to be safe in their own home. We buy all kinds of safety devices, but there are some things that you may not have thought of. Here is a checklist...

Ladder Safety
Whether you're cleaning your gutters or changing a lightbulb in the ceiling, a ladder is a necessity. But there are a few things you should know so you stay safe and your house doesn't end up damaged...

Lead Paint Safety
Older homes are certainly charming, but the paint used in those homes can pose a health risk, especially for children and pregnant women. I have some tips to help keep you and your family safe from lead poisoning...

	Build a Laundry Room Cabinet and Expand Your Options The laundry room cabinet can serve many purposes besides hiding the bottles and boxes of cleaners and detergents. The fact is the laundry room is going mainstream in new homes, and older homes are being remodeled to increase family use and convenience. Used to hold state of the art laundry appliances, they often also serve as craft and hobby areas. Read More

	Garage Conversions to Living Space – Making More Room! When you need more space and are on a limited budget, you should look at the possibilities garage conversions to living space hold for your purposes. The advantage of using the existing garage is that the basic framing and some of the wiring is already done. Turning it into living space can be done for a much more reasonable cost than if you add a new room to the existing house. Read More

	No Slipping and Sliding with Metal Stair Treds Most people don’t really consider all the times they climb stairs throughout the day, because often they involve just two or three steps. But when winter comes, even one stair step can be treacherous. Metal stair treds are durable and can be purchased with a design that makes them easier to grip and thus reduce falls. Read More

Useful and Practical Tips on Cleaning Rain Gutters
The best tips on cleaning rain gutters are those that make the task easier, safer, and more effective. Cleaning out your gutters is probably not at the top of your list of things you like to do, but it is one of the best preventative measures you can use to keep greater water damage from occurring in and around your home.

Read More

Ready For Clean! - How to Start Pressure Washing
Some cleaning jobs take a lot of force – water force. Pressure washing uses a pressure washer that sprays water with high powered force so you can clean even the toughest grime, grease or mold. Learning how to start pressure washing the right way can make the job easier and quicker.

Read More