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Safety Tips for Homeowners

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Preferred Properties Land & Homes #18909

Safety Tips for Homeowners. 

A good list of items that should be in working order include:

* Hot water heater must have 2 braces and they should be tight and not loose

* Kitchen stove anti-tip brackets

* Fire extinguishers in the kitchen and garage

* Replacing smoke detectors that are over 10 years old, Replacing carbon monoxide detectors that are over 5 years old & Replacing batteries in both of the above at least annually

* Grippable handrails on steps

* Deadbolts that actually lock in place

* Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection for outlets in wet locations

* Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters on bedroom circuits

* Child proof outlet covers & cabinet locks

* Blind cords that won't strangle a child

* A wrench at the gas meter so you can turn it off in an emergency.

Safety Tips for Homeowners

Thanks for reading. . .Safety Tips for Homeowners.

Wayne B. Pruner
Oregon First - Tigard, OR
Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI

This is a good list. I would add that the garage door needs to have the beam that automatically raises the door if a child should walk underneath it.

Nov 28, 2010 04:04 PM
Will Handley
Progressive Inspection Service - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Certified Master Inspection Services

Sage advise Trisha.  Carbon Monoxide detectors will soon be required in all homes with gas appliances, a fireplace or an attached garage.

Nov 28, 2010 04:20 PM
John Puplava
ABC Home Inspections,L.L.C. - Prescott, AZ
ABC Home Inspections,L.L.C.

Trisha--thats very good list stuff..Good job. Thank you for sharing

Nov 28, 2010 04:22 PM
Phil Leng
Retired - Kirkland, WA
Phil Leng - Retired

Hi Trisha,

Thanks for the tips.

I like the graphics. How did you mash them all together like that?

Phil

Nov 28, 2010 04:45 PM
Trisha Bush-LeFore
Preferred Properties Land & Homes - Walla Walla, WA
Providing Realtor Services in the Walla Walla Area

Thanks Wayne, Will and John.  Oh and will make the garage beam addition to my list.

Phil, it is a little something I like to call magic!

Nov 29, 2010 01:40 PM