This guide provides tips for maintaining your home and preparing for risks, including natural disasters. Key sections cover:
- Fire Prevention: Install fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, practice an escape plan, and keep combustibles away from heating sources.
- Electrical Safety: Inspect outlets and avoid overloading circuits. Consider surge protection and lightning protection.
- Water Damage: Regularly check plumbing, hoses, and appliances for leaks. Maintain water heaters and install water detection alarms.
- Freezing Risks: Insulate pipes, seal cracks, and keep water trickling to prevent freezing.
- Tree Damage: Inspect trees for cracks, decay, and weak branches. Prune and remove hazardous limbs.
- Theft Prevention: Use security cameras, install deadbolt locks, and keep valuables out of sight.
- Natural Disaster Prep: Prepare for floods, hail, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes with preventive measures and an emergency plan.
Regular home maintenance can help protect your property and reduce risks from various hazards.
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