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Don’t Ignore These ‘New Home’ Safety Tips

You never know what to expect when you move into a new house. It is almost like meeting a stranger for the first time before it turns into friendship. Although you may have seen the new house several times earlier, it’s just not the same as living there. This is why it’s advisable to take safety precautions as the new homeowner. It’s worth noting that 53.6% of accidental injuries happen at home, and the risks may be higher in a new house. Below is a list of safety precautions you can work around.

  1. Check for harmful chemical residue

Whether it is a new property or not, one critical thing to do is to check for any harmful chemical residue. These could be solvents, lead paint, or asbestos. In the last few years, methamphetamine contamination has been on the rise. This highly addictive chemical remains on surfaces, whether smoked or manufactured. Walls, floorboards, countertops, furniture, etc., are places these residues bind to. According to medical reports, meth residue in homes is as potent as smoking it.

Now more than ever, you have every reason to conduct chemical residue inspections in your new property. Whether it’s you moving in or you intend to rent the property, it’s best to run these checks before the home is occupied. By drug testing rental properties and owner-occupied properties, you will be safeguarding the health of all potential occupants. Furthermore, you may want to expand the checks beyond drugs and harmful chemicals.

2. Discuss and mark escape routes around the home

It may sound quite far-fetched, but the truth is that this is a crucial step to take. Whether you moved in with family or not, knowing your escape routes can make a difference. Indeed, nobody knows when an emergency may arise. For that reason, you will be grateful to have these precautions set in place. Apart from marking these escape routes, safety experts recommend doing something else.

When you move into a new property with a partner or family, you must discuss this. For example, in the unlikely event of a fire outbreak at home, everybody should know where the designated safe place is. The meeting place should not necessarily be the immediate home environment. It could be the closest diner or corner intersection. It becomes easier to coordinate when everyone understands what to do in such emergencies.

3. Replace all locks

This is a basic safety precaution for all new homeowners. Even when given the full set of keys for the front and backdoors, locks replacement is necessary, and you may want to try re-keying. Considering that home break-ins happen frequently, you cannot take chances, as statistics indicate that 51% of homes have an increased risk of repeat burglaries. The alarming part is that several homes experience at least two attacks in one month. According to safewise.com, replacing the locks of a home can reduce risks by as much as 70%. That is more than enough reason to commit your resources to these precautions.

Rania

rania@transpremium.com

I AM RANIA MERCHAK ANDRAOS, A CAREER MOM WITH A PASSION FOR WORDS, FITNESS & HEALTH, AND FOOD! STICK AROUND AND ENJOY THE RIDE AS YOU GET A GLIMPSE OF MY WORLD!

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