DIY Saturday #108 – How to Safeguard Your Home From Fire (Video)

Entry #1399, July 21, 2012

Happy DIY Saturday! Today we are talking about protecting your home from fire. Household fires are more common than ever and can be caused by many factors. Whether it’s old or faulty electrical wires, careless kitchen accidents, or human error, you need to safeguard your home from a fire.

Protect your family and home from a fire

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Is your home safe from fire? Your home holds your most precious treasures, from your family and belongings to important documents and family memorabilia. Most of us keep our treasured possessions like artwork, photographs, certificates, and other valuable items at home. There are times when precious items are not available for duplication. Hence, having safety precautions is a must!

Today watch a video on mounting a fire extinguisher in your home and then get helpful tips for safeguarding your belongings.

You Tube – How to Install a Fire Extinguisher

How to Safeguard your Home from Fire

One of the safety concerns at home is fire. This unpleasant incident may turn all your properties into ashes. To prevent a fire incident in your home, here are a few fire safety ideas:

• Make sure to keep your backyard clean and clear of flammable materials. For instance, trees with long branches that tend to touch your roof should be trimmed. Dried leaves and twigs may drop on your roof and cause fire especially when exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your firewall is also very important. This can be made up of a concrete wall that will prevent the fire from spreading once at your home. In case your home is built in the woods or light materials, you may insert a metal sheet in between partitions. Most single family dwellings don’t have firewalls, while multifamily housing and many attached urban dwellings have fire separation walls.

Tips to safeguard your home from fire

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• Install a smoke and carbon monoxide detector. If you need help, ask a family member or neighbor to help you install your smoke detectors and position them properly in your home. Also, have it maintained and checked for functionality on a regular basis.

• Hang a fire extinguisher at home. Place it securely and monitor its gauge. You can have different types of fire extinguishers positioned in your areas at home. For example, type A-B-C fire extinguisher is best for your kitchen and type A-C for your home office.

• Ask for a electrical safety inspection from a professional electrician. These experts can provide you with accurate assessments on your home electrical wiring.

These are just some ways of safeguarding your home. Have your initial fire safety assessment now and make your home safer and worry-free. Use these tips to create a home that is safe and ready for any accident or natural disaster that may come your way.

Watch Stagetecture’s You Tube Channel for more DIY ideas