Make your child’s room safe

Posted by Daniel @ 12:55 pm, July 30th, 2008

Children tend to spend more time alone in their room then anywhere else in the house, so the room needs to be as safe as possible.

                                                                                    

                                                                   

Here are a few tips that can help you keep your child safe when you are not in the room:

  • Keep all window coverings and cords out of reach. Window coverings have caused more than 100 strangulation deaths in the past 10 years.
  • Place cribs, beds, playpens, and other furniture well away from the windows so children can not climb to reach the cords. It will also keep children from climbing up and falling out windows.
  • To further prevent falls, only open the upper portion of the windows and install window guards on upper floors of multi-story homes.
  • Never ever let children sit, stand, or play on windowsills.

Make sure all toy storage containers and chests have safe lids:

  • A lid without supports can close on a Childs head or neck, causing serious injury or even death.
  • Only use lids with supports that hold it open in all positions, or better yet remove the lid completely.

Making sure Childrens rooms are set up safely is important when selling a home.  

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Outdoor grill safety

Posted by Daniel @ 9:15 am, July 16th, 2008

The mishandling of grills causes more than 6,000 fires and $35 million in property loss each year.

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Hear are some helpful reminders to keeping your grilling safe:

  • Always read manuals before operating grills.
  • Always start charcoal grills with lighter fluid, never with gasoline
  • To avoid creating flames that could explode or ignite clothing never add lighter fluid once the charcoal is lit.
  • When using a propane gas grill, shut off the propane gas completely when finished grilling
  • Keep children away from the grill at all times.

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Tips for a safer hallway and stairway.

Posted by Daniel @ 10:30 am, July 14th, 2008

Hallways and stairways are sometime are most common place for accidents in the home. 

Here are a few tips for making your hallway and stairway a safer place:  

  • Fit all of your rugs with a slip-resistant backing. 
  • For rugs with out backing put cut-to-fit rubber matting or two-sided tape to stop slips and trips.
  • Hallway furniture and protruding wall hangings should be placed with care.
  • Install a sturdy handrail on the sides of all the steps and stairways. 
  • Keep all toys and clutter off the stairs at all times.  
        

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Garage door safety tips

Posted by Daniel @ 12:41 pm, July 9th, 2008

  

Garage door safety is very important for everyone in your family.

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Here are a few tips on making sure your garage is a safe place for everyone: 

    • Do not stand or walk under moving door!
    • Do not try to race the door as it lowers. It is very dangerous and can result in serious injury or death.
    • Make sure all pets are out of the way when the door is lowered.
    • Make sure that you know how to use the emergency release, in case someone is pinned by the door.
    • Never let children play with the transmitters or remotes. Make sure that they are kept out of reach of the little ones.
    • The push button wall control needs to be installed at least 5 feet from the ground, and in a place where you can view the moving garage door. 
    • Teach you children about garage door and opener safety.
    • Take a few minutes every month to inspect and test your complete garage door system.

Making sure Garage doors are working correctly is important when selling a home.  For more information on staging your home and tips to prepare your home to sell, talk to an experienced Realtor.

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140 West Franklin

Posted by Daniel @ 12:33 pm, July 1st, 2008

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“140 West Franklin” is one-stop place for shopping, entertainment, and an exciting life style in the heart of down town Chapel Hill.  Surrounded by restaurants and unique shopping opportunities, the 140 elite homes of this mixed use development offer the ability to experience the best that downtown living has to offer in one of America’s premier University communities.  Numerous amenities include rooftop terraces with  fireplaces, lounges, a fitness center open 24/7, private parking and concierge services that make life at 140 West Franklin luxurious and convenient.  Have the benefits of an experienced Real Estate professional on your side to guide you through the home buying process within this new exciting community at “140 West Franklin”.  With over 27 years combined experience, Connie Shuping, Wilma Gunnesch, and Jennifer Brewer will save you time and money with your real estate needs!  Visit Great Triangle Homes online to learn more about The Shuping Advantage Team.