Stay Warm and Safe this Winter with Home Fire Safety Tips

As we move through fall and into the winter, we’d like every home to stay warm, comfortable, and safe. Here are some essential home fire safety tips to help prevent small and accidental fires from becoming serious, big problems, from our cash home buyers in Fort Worth.

#1 – Never Leave the Kitchen Unattended When Cooking

Cooking fires are one of the most common types of house fires, and often occur when greasy or oily foods are left unattended in the kitchen. These fires are very hard to put out (throwing water on the fire can actually make it much more dangerous), so it’s best they never start. This means always ensuring that ovens, stoves, and portable cooking devices are always supervised while in use. It’s also important that these are cleaned often to remove residual grease, crumbs, and spills regularly, as these can ignite.

#2 – Practice Heating Appliance Safety

In winter, heaters are essential to home comfort – but they have to be used properly to prevent them from accidentally starting a fire. Always check the wiring of electrical heaters for damage and have the cord replaced if there are exposed wires or wear-and-tear. Never place any heater within reach of flammable items such as clothing, drapes, blankets, or furniture. Always follow operation and maintenance instructions for all your heating appliances, and never leave a heater running if you are out of the house.

#3 – Check Your Home’s Wiring

Your home should have a current electrical safety certificate, but if you don’t have one, have a very old home, or have recently had work done on your home, it’s a good idea to have a safety inspection. Wiring in your home can be damaged by mice and other pests, affected by new appliances or remodeling projects, or simply wear out and become a code violation over time. Because these fires can start in hard-to-see spaces like within your walls or roof, they can be difficult to stop in time. It’s worth it to have a reliable professional perform a safety check and make sure all your home’s electrical systems are in safe working order.

#4 – Candles, Smoking, and Recreational Fires

Any exposed flame is a risk to your home. While we don’t mean you have to throw out all those beautifully scented candles or give up your traditional wood burning fireplace, it is a good idea to use good safety practices when you do light one up. Firstly, never leave a cigarette, candle, or exposed flame unattended. Secondly, always make sure that matches and lighters are kept safe and out of the reach of children. Don’t fall asleep around an exposed flame and always keep it far away from any fabrics or flammable materials – even smoking in bed can be dangerous! When sitting around a recreational fire, protect your home and yard from sparks and burning embers. Never leave a fire unattended and make sure it is out or fully enclosed before you go to sleep. Coals can stay very hot for days at a time.

#5 – Practice Safe Chemical Storage

Our homes have so many products in them that although they are not always a fire hazard in themselves, they can add explosive fuel to any fire that does occur, making it far more dangerous. Always store chemicals and fuel according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you are in doubt, store it away from natural sunlight in a cool space where it won’t leak or be within reach of children. Always make sure that containers are properly sealed and not placed next to other chemicals or fuels it can react to. Fuels for yard equipment or vehicles should be safely stored in a cool, dark space away from the structure of your home in a secure shed or garage.

#6 – Have a Fire Safety Kit

Every home should be equipped with a fire safety kit. This can be customized to how you use your home and can include fire extinguishers, buckets of sand (this is usually for fuel spills), smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. You should also have a First Aid items for burns. Your alarms should be placed at regular intervals in your home, especially where fire risks exist (such as the kitchen and garage) and tested once a year to ensure they are in good working condition.

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• You enter your information on our website. We’ll contact you directly to discuss an offer for your property (you can also get a free property evaluation from our website)
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At Shiny Key Properties, our trained consultants have years of experience in assisting local and out-of-state homeowners to sell their property. To find out more about our cash for homes Fort Worth service, please contact us today and speak to one of our friendly team members.