Summer is
finally here. It’s time to enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of the warmer
weather and longer days. It’s also time to make sure your home is ready for a
safe summer season. Here are some important tips to help you get started.
Pool Safety What’s better
than having your very own pool in your backyard to enjoy all summer long? To
keep your pool ready for use, make sure to have it cleaned weekly.
Saltwater and chemically treated pools must be cleaned often and consistently
in order to be safe for use by you and your family and friends. Additionally,
whether you have children or not, it’s important to follow certain safety
precautions. A four foot tall fence/gate around the entirety of the pool, and/or an
alarm notifying you of movement in and near the pool can prove to be lifesaving,
especially when children are around. Supervision while the pool is in use will
also ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Maintenance As a
homeowner, maintenance is an important privilege and responsibility. Staying on
top of repairs can help prevent major damage and costly problems in the future.
Here are a few things to consider doing seasonally: replace air filters, clean
out vents and gutters, pressure wash the driveway, clean outdoor grills,
kitchenettes, and furniture, change water filters and check water heater
settings. There are also easy changes you can make inside the home, such as unplugging appliances when not in use, running dishwashers and washer/dryers
in the early morning or late evening, turning off lights and TVs when not in the
room, and dusting ceiling fans. Routine
maintenance can help protect your home.
Home Security
System This time of
year, most families take vacations and leave their homes vacant and unattended
for days and even weeks at a time. This could leave your home vulnerable to
maintenance related damages, natural disasters, and even vandalism or burglary.
Installing a home security system could help protect your home and all your
belongings in the event that something goes wrong while you’re not there.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can alert the fire department of imminent danger; security alarms can
alert the authorities of intruders, and a surveillance system can help you monitor any and all
activity in and outside your home.
What are some safety tips you implement in your home?
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