Countdown to a Safer Home in 2021

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Countdown to a Safer Home in 2021
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• Every year, champagne in hand, we count down to
  the New Year while watching the ball drop. So, we
  thought this would be the perfect time to count
  down ten steps you can take to create a safer
  home in 2021.
• 10. Install a Wi-Fi camera. With the advent of
  Wi-Fi security cameras, hard wiring is no longer
  necessary. This brings installation costs down
  considerably and makes the technology a lot more
  accessible for many people. Wi-Fi cameras and
  doorbells can record activity outside your home
  and send alerts to your mobile phone when motion
  is detected.

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• 9. Pressure-wash walkways. Dont let mold and
  mildew build up on walkways, steps, patios and
  other hardscapes. Excessive buildup can make
  these surfaces slippery and a falling hazard.
  Enlist professional help or rent a pressure
  washer at your local home store.
• 8. Install motion-sensitive exterior lights.
  Motion-sensitive lighting can deter burglars and
  provide added safety when navigating your
  property at night. Theyre inexpensive and easy
  to install. And many models are battery-operated
  and dont require hardwiring to your existing
  electrical system.

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• 7. Install a carbon monoxide detector. While
  smoke alarms are fairly common, homeowners
  frequently overlook carbon monoxide detectors.
  But they can be life-saving should this deadly
  gas build up inside the home. Because these fumes
  are odorless, they can pose a grave danger when
  left undetected.
• 6. Install a monitored security system. Once
  again, Wi-Fi technology can help you avoid the
  necessity of hardwiring equipment in your home
  and lower installation costs. An added bonus You
  may also get a discount on your homeowners
  insurance by showing proof of your security
  system. Contact your local We Insure agent to see
  if you qualify.

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• 5. Professionally inspect your chimney. Soot and
  other debris can build up inside chimneys and
  cause a fire hazard. Have a local professional
  thoroughly inspect and clean it out to make sure
  your chimney is safe and unobstructed.
• 4. Purchase fire extinguishers for your home.
  Place easily accessible fire extinguishers on
  every floor of your home and make sure everybody
  in the house knows how to use them properly. Fire
  extinguishers have different ratings for the
  types of fires theyre effective on. Be sure you
  also have a specialized one for grease fires,
  which are more likely to occur in the kitchen.

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• 3. Anchor furniture to walls. About every 43
  minutes, a child suffers injury in a furniture
  tip-over accident in the United States. Even
  smaller pieces, like dressers, are vulnerable to
  this danger. Learn how to properly anchor
  furniture at https//www.anchorit.gov.
• 2. Keep a first-aid kit stocked and ready to use.
  During the pandemic, many people are hesitant to
  venture out even to see a doctor. Its
  especially important right now to maintain a
  well-stocked first-aid kit at home to treat minor
  injuries. But be sure, however, to seek prompt
  medical attention for anything serious.

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• 1. Review basic safety habits. Keep doors and
  windows locked. Close blinds and draperies at
  night, and store valuables out of sight. And
  never open the door to strangers. Teach your
  children basic safety habits to better prepare
  them for when they will someday live on their
  own.
• While these tips may not be as exciting as a ball
  drop in Times Square, keeping your home and
  family safe is certainly worth celebrating.
  Hopefully, youll never need to use your
  homeowners insurance. But if you do, having the
  right coverage with a reputable insurer that
  provides excellent customer service is critical.
• We Insure can help you shop for a policy thats
  right for you at a price you can afford and
  well be there to assist you should you ever need
  to file a claim.

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