Countdown to a Safer Home in 2021

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Countdown to a Safer Home in 2021
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  • Every year, champagne in hand, we count down to
    the New Year while watching the ball drop. So, we
    thought this would be the perfect time to count
    down ten steps you can take to create a safer
    home in 2021.
  • 10. Install a Wi-Fi camera. With the advent of
    Wi-Fi security cameras, hard wiring is no longer
    necessary. This brings installation costs down
    considerably and makes the technology a lot more
    accessible for many people. Wi-Fi cameras and
    doorbells can record activity outside your home
    and send alerts to your mobile phone when motion
    is detected.

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  • 9. Pressure-wash walkways. Dont let mold and
    mildew build up on walkways, steps, patios and
    other hardscapes. Excessive buildup can make
    these surfaces slippery and a falling hazard.
    Enlist professional help or rent a pressure
    washer at your local home store.
  • 8. Install motion-sensitive exterior lights.
    Motion-sensitive lighting can deter burglars and
    provide added safety when navigating your
    property at night. Theyre inexpensive and easy
    to install. And many models are battery-operated
    and dont require hardwiring to your existing
    electrical system.

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  • 7. Install a carbon monoxide detector. While
    smoke alarms are fairly common, homeowners
    frequently overlook carbon monoxide detectors.
    But they can be life-saving should this deadly
    gas build up inside the home. Because these fumes
    are odorless, they can pose a grave danger when
    left undetected.
  • 6. Install a monitored security system. Once
    again, Wi-Fi technology can help you avoid the
    necessity of hardwiring equipment in your home
    and lower installation costs. An added bonus You
    may also get a discount on your homeowners
    insurance by showing proof of your security
    system. Contact your local We Insure agent to see
    if you qualify.

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  • 5. Professionally inspect your chimney. Soot and
    other debris can build up inside chimneys and
    cause a fire hazard. Have a local professional
    thoroughly inspect and clean it out to make sure
    your chimney is safe and unobstructed.
  • 4. Purchase fire extinguishers for your home.
    Place easily accessible fire extinguishers on
    every floor of your home and make sure everybody
    in the house knows how to use them properly. Fire
    extinguishers have different ratings for the
    types of fires theyre effective on. Be sure you
    also have a specialized one for grease fires,
    which are more likely to occur in the kitchen.

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  • 3. Anchor furniture to walls. About every 43
    minutes, a child suffers injury in a furniture
    tip-over accident in the United States. Even
    smaller pieces, like dressers, are vulnerable to
    this danger. Learn how to properly anchor
    furniture at https//www.anchorit.gov.
  • 2. Keep a first-aid kit stocked and ready to use.
    During the pandemic, many people are hesitant to
    venture out even to see a doctor. Its
    especially important right now to maintain a
    well-stocked first-aid kit at home to treat minor
    injuries. But be sure, however, to seek prompt
    medical attention for anything serious.

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  • 1. Review basic safety habits. Keep doors and
    windows locked. Close blinds and draperies at
    night, and store valuables out of sight. And
    never open the door to strangers. Teach your
    children basic safety habits to better prepare
    them for when they will someday live on their
    own.
  • While these tips may not be as exciting as a ball
    drop in Times Square, keeping your home and
    family safe is certainly worth celebrating.
    Hopefully, youll never need to use your
    homeowners insurance. But if you do, having the
    right coverage with a reputable insurer that
    provides excellent customer service is critical.
  • We Insure can help you shop for a policy thats
    right for you at a price you can afford and
    well be there to assist you should you ever need
    to file a claim.

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  • We Insure Miami was founded on the principle that
    every individual and business, big and small, has
    assets and valuables that need to be protected
    and insured against forces outside of our
    control. We offer Auto, business and homeowners
    insurance in Miami FL. Our agents understand that
    you work hard every day to protect your car,
    home, business and family. WE are passionate
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