Summer can be a great time to take stock and when it comes to your home, it can be a great time to make some necessary changes and adjustments to important safety aspects.
Following are four easy ways to make your home safer.
Lighting up
Putting some motion sensor lighting outside your front and rear doors can add to the overall ambiance of your home and boost your home security too. With modern lighting options that include all-solar PIR motion sensor lights, you can reduce your running costs significantly. Ask any reputable DIY store for some options but always remember to get a qualified professional to install any lighting that is connected to your electricity supply.
Accident-proof your home
Our homes might be our castles but in some situations, they can also become a hazard. This is why it is important to carry out a walk-through and eliminate trip hazards that can cause you or a loved one serious injury. Eliminate the risk of trips and falls by choosing less-slippery flooring like wood or vinyl. In the bathroom, get some anti-slip mats.
Check your locks
One of the ways to ensure door safety is to inspect the locks, changing them if necessary. Consider installing a deadbolt or double locks if you have not done so already and make sure all of your locks are tamper-proof.
Reduce clutter
Clutter leads to wasted time when it comes to locating items. But too much clutter can also develop to become a health and even fire hazard. So, use the long summer evenings to take stock and de-clutter. This can be a great way to improving the ambiance of your home and increase storage.
Home Improvement Loans - If you plan to tackle some larger home improvement projects, why not talk to a member of St. Joseph's about any financing needs you may have. We offer special member rates and our express loan team will work hard to get back to you with a fast decision on your loan request. To start your loan process, simply complete the Loan Application Form and drop it off at any of our branch locations.
WARNING - If you do not keep up your repayments, you may lose your home.
WARNING - If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit in the future
Summer can be a great time to take stock and when it comes to your home, it can be a great time to make some necessary changes and adjustments to important safety aspects.
Following are four easy ways to make your home safer.
Lighting up
Putting some motion sensor lighting outside your front and rear doors can add to the overall ambiance of your home and boost your home security too. With modern lighting options that include all-solar PIR motion sensor lights, you can reduce your running costs significantly. Ask any reputable DIY store for some options but always remember to get a qualified professional to install any lighting that is connected to your electricity supply.
Accident-proof your home
Our homes might be our castles but in some situations, they can also become a hazard. This is why it is important to carry out a walk-through and eliminate trip hazards that can cause you or a loved one serious injury. Eliminate the risk of trips and falls by choosing less-slippery flooring like wood or vinyl. In the bathroom, get some anti-slip mats.
Check your locks
One of the ways to ensure door safety is to inspect the locks, changing them if necessary. Consider installing a deadbolt or double locks if you have not done so already and make sure all of your locks are tamper-proof.
Reduce clutter
Clutter leads to wasted time when it comes to locating items. But too much clutter can also develop to become a health and even fire hazard. So, use the long summer evenings to take stock and de-clutter. This can be a great way to improving the ambiance of your home and increase storage.
Home Improvement Loans - If you plan to tackle some larger home improvement projects, why not talk to a member of St. Joseph's about any financing needs you may have. We offer special member rates and our express loan team will work hard to get back to you with a fast decision on your loan request. To start your loan process, simply complete the Loan Application Form and drop it off at any of our branch locations.
WARNING - If you do not keep up your repayments, you may lose your home.
WARNING - If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit in the future