Just over 85% of homes in America were built before 1980. These homes may be in need of some form of improvement. If this applies to your home, it is best to start renovations as soon as possible since home safety ensures a safe place for children and loved ones.
Inspecting Your Home
Take a look around your environment and write down what needs to be renovated. It is best to do this room by room, from ceiling o the floor, even the windows. Once this is done, check the house as a whole. Examining the roof, air vents, and all pipelines. It is recommended that the roof of a home be inspected one to two times a year. The best way to inspect a roof is to inspect for cracks, water damage, and loss of granules. The best way to improve home safety for your family is to start with the spaces you use the most.
Bathrooms
To keep these bathrooms safe, cleaning supplies should be out of a child’s reach. Bathroom toys need to be in a designated cubby space. Organizing is essential to renovation as it ensures a nice and tidy living area. Using kid-friendly designs such as hooks, step stools, and non-slip flooring can also be useful.
Kitchen
Kitchens are an important part of home renovations as the whole family gathers there on a regular basis. If you’re not sure how to best renovate your kitchen, consider what other homeowners have done. Almost 25% of kitchens are designed with a contemporary style in mind. More often than not, these designs allow for more open spaces in the kitchen and can help reduce tripping hazards.
Children’s Rooms
To ensure bedroom safety, all furniture should be anchored appropriately. This will prevent accidents. It is also important to verify the security of all windows. Secure windows should have child-safe locks. Windows should be replaced every few years, so make sure windows are up to date and sturdy to prevent any accidents from happening.
Renovations are extremely useful when it comes to home safety, make sure to write a list and to take care of the things that need it. Look at each room, be honest with yourself about what needs work and what doesn’t. Go in order, try not to stress, renovating should be fun, since it is your domain. Creating a safe, positive environment for you and your family is important for everyone.
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