For Better Home Safety

Protect You Home and Family From More Than Just Burglary
Burglary and home invasions make the news and send a jolt of fear through us. And well they should. It is vital that you take every step possible to protect your home and your family from an unwanted intrusion. However, statistically a burglary is not the most likely disaster to befall your home or your family. A natural disaster is. This site, run by The Institute for Business and Home Safety, has a wide range of articles on protecting your home and your loved ones from a plethora of natural disasters. There are articles on everything from earthquake, to flood, to tornadoes, to freezing weather, to hail, to hurricanes, wildfires, and more. In addition there are several helpful articles on building codes, business protection, public safety and much more. It's a dangerous world out there and it doesn't seem to be getting any safer on its own. It's up to each of us to do whatever we can to insure the safety of our loved ones and our property. The well-written and helpful articles on this site may help you do just that.

Fire Safety Tips
Fire safety tip website that offers tips for fire safety with prevention tips, kitchen safety tips, smoking safety tips, chip fan fires, candle safety, electrical safety, smoke alarms, fire escape plans, making a 911 call, holiday fire safety. Includes links for fire safety outside the home at work, in schools and more. Fire-related crimes are also discussed. A fire safety pamphlet is also available for download, and a section about licensing for petroleum use in the United Kingdom is also noted.

Home Safety and Security for Seniors
There are several home safety concerns that are unique to seniors. This series of articles address many of those safety and security concerns. Sign up on this site for a six-day email course in Home Safety for Seniors. Read about the special problems seniors face with hypothermia in the home. There's even an article filled with tips for how to clean your home safely. There's a very informative and helpful article filled with suggestions and tips for preventing falls in senior citizens, which is one of the leading causes of home accidents for seniors. There are also a number of tips for preventing another common home danger: carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from common pesticides found in the home, and to keep yourself and your family safe from the poisons in many common household cleaning products that you use every day. Finally there is an article on the dangers to seniors of an over-heated house. If you're a senior, or if you have a senior living in your home, or if you care for a senior citizen, then the articles on this site are a must-read.

Mobile Home Safety
Tips for mobile home safety. A mobile home owner must be even more vigilant against fires than a house owner. That's because when mobile homes catch on fire--they tend to be total losses due to the smaller nature of the structure. To guard against fires, mobile home owners should have their furnaces inspected at least once a year. You should also clean the blower and filters often to prevent overheating. Keep the furnace area clear of clutter--don't use it as a storage area. And never use your furnace as a clothes dryer. Mobile home owners should avoid using space heaters if at all possible. Keep space heaters away from drapes, clothing, bedding and other places they might come into contact with flammable materials. Also equip your mobile home with fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, and keep your mobile home clearly marked so emergency personnel can find it in case of an emergency.