Whether you live in a house, apartment or condominium, home security is on everybody s mind. Mishaps in and around the house, ranging from fire and theft to accidents in general, can be all too common. Replace the batteries in smoke alarms on a regular basis. A good way to remember this is to change the batteries each time you set your clocks forward or backwards for Daylight Savings. Keep a fire extinguisher on each floor and in the kitchen where most household fires originate.
Rechargeable flashlights are a valuable purchase.
They ll always be fully charged, and will flash automatically when the power goes out so you can find it with ease. Install motion-activated lights indoors and out. Besides foiling burglars, they make life safer by providing instant light when and where it is needed. Disconnect your automatic garage door opener when you are away for an extended period of time. Keep a fire ladder on the upper floor of your home.