Tag Archives: home safety

Tips on Securing Your Home

Posted on May 14, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Your house is your home, your fortress of safety. It’s a place where you keep your most important belongings: your checkbooks, your jewelry, your heirlooms, your important documents and, most importantly, your family. There are simple things you can do … Continue reading →

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Replacing Household Products Can Keep You Safe

Posted on May 10, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

While people take all manner of precautions to ensure the safety and health of their families, some household products may need more attention and maintenance to keep loved ones and the home environment as safe as possible. A recent study … Continue reading →

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Aging in Place with Style and Grace

Posted on May 8, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Aging in place – updating one’s home to accommodate changing needs and abilities as one ages – doesn’t have to mean sacrificing a home’s style and decor. From attractive lighting designed to work well for aging eyes to barrier-free shower … Continue reading →

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Preventing Bathroom Hazards

Posted on May 4, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

We’ve all heard tragic stories of the elderly being injured in the bathroom. That might leave you to wonder, how safe is the bathroom in your home? A small area with frequent water use makes it a prime location for … Continue reading →

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It’s Annual Fence Fix-up Time

Posted on April 26, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

If you’ve watched home improvement shows that focus on “curb appeal,” you know that a coat of paint or stain on a fence can make a huge difference in the attractiveness of your home. But visual appeal isn’t the only … Continue reading →

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How to Air Your Home

Posted on April 19, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 A simple, eco-friendly way to live green and healthy is to periodically air out your home. Taking advantage of this routine releases out the reused, polluted air, and lets in a bath of fresh, cleaner air. If not enough outdoor … Continue reading →

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Space Saving Tips in Children’s Bedrooms

Posted on April 12, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Small bedrooms often pose a problem. After all, we all need to have somewhere to sleep and somewhere to store clothes and, in the case of a child, somewhere to play. The most obvious space saving tip would really to … Continue reading →

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The Risk from Chemical Odors

Posted on March 20, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Chemical odors in the home can be harmful to your health. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 50% of Illnesses are Caused or Aggravated by Pollutants. Chemical odors are given off from a wide variety of … Continue reading →

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Trim Heating Costs, Create Ambience

Posted on March 7, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Take the chill out of the air and the burden off of your primary home heating system with a supplemental heat source. Space heaters are handy, but often not very attractive – and can be dangerous if used improperly. The … Continue reading →

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Making Efficient Use of Your Air Conditioner

Posted on January 31, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

If you cool your home or apartment with an air conditioning unit, here are a few tips that will help you make more efficient use of the appliance, resulting in lower energy costs and more efficient disbursement of the cool … Continue reading →

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