Hans Brings Explains How to Make Your Home a Safer Place

WALTHAM, Mass. - Oct. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- Your home is everything to you. It’s your sanctuary, your venue for where your life happens.

We read about burglaries, home invasions, and other unpleasant home incursions every day. We all hope – and probably believe – that something so intrusive can’t possibly happen to us. And chances are, it probably won’t. But just to be sure, there are a number of steps you can take to protect your home from any number of dangers.

Burglary.

Lighting.

No one wants their lovely evening out to turn into an opportunity for thieves. But there are plenty of measures you can take to prevent robbery. Keeping interior lights on while you’re out can deter anyone thinking your home might be empty and ripe for thievery. Exterior lighting will put a spotlight on any strange or unexpected behavior – your neighbors will notice anything that seems out of the ordinary.

Security, Even if you don’t actually pay for a security company to monitor the premises while you’re away, simply putting a sticker on your doors and windows indicating that your home is protected by an external security firm can turn potential robbers away. Better still if you have an alarm system that can alert you if someone opens a door or window without your authorization.

Fire.

House fires are a scary proposition, but there are plenty of measures that you can take to ensure that fire won’t be a problem. First, if you have a fireplace, make sure to clean your chimney heading into winter. An expert will be able to ensure its safety. Also, each season (and perhaps no more importantly than in winter), check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly and that their batteries are functional. Finally, check your fire extinguishers – most have a long shelf life, but why not keep an eye on when that expiration date comes due? Be careful of space heaters and other fire hazards as well.

Weather

In General …

Are you ready for the next power outage? As we all know, this part of the country can expect plenty of unexpected weather. Keep on top of weather reports and make sure that, in any season, you heed all safety advice.

… But Especially During the Winter!

Make sure that you’re ready for wintry weather. It’s been said dozens of times before, but stock up on bottled water, non-perishable food, and all of your medications in case bad weather sets in. Keep blankets on hand. And in the case that you can’t stay in your home, make sure you know where the nearest warming center is located.

Living in New England, we’re pretty fortunate when it comes to home safety. We’re not in a major earthquake zone, nor are we prone to tornadoes. But as we’ve seen in recent years, Nor’ Easters and hurricanes can knock out power and cause a lot of inconvenience. It’s best to be prepared heading into another New England Winter!

Would you like to find out more? Visit www.hansbrings.com for more information.