When my first child had an accident at home, I realised we hadn't childproofed the house as well as we could have. Thankfully, they were fine, but I learned my lesson and began a thorough inspection of my home and garden. I got to work addressing the various hazards we had overlooked, and I started this blog to help other parents think objectively about the hazards in their own homes. I post about a variety of topics, such as pool safety, choosing a safe garden fence, storing medication and cleaning products, window and door locks and kitchen safety for kids. I hope you find my blog useful and informative.
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Grow Your Own Apricots 24 October 2016
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Four Tips for Choosing Shades If You Have a Mobile Impairment 30 September 2016
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Moving? 3 Sharp Tricks To Cherry-Pick Storage Units On A Tight Budget 16 September 2016
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Reasons to Have Glass Splashbacks Fitted In Your Kitchen 29 August 2016
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Home Uses for an Industrial Shed 15 August 2016
Childproofing Your Home And Garden
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How to Use a Self-storage Unit to Downsize & Save Money at Home or the Office
13 January 2015
A self-storage unit can be a very useful option for many people, both for personal and commercial use. Not only can it get things out from underfoot, but it can actually save you money overall if you use such a unit to downsize your space. If you've never thought about a self-storage unit and the benefits it can offer, consider how renting such a unit can actually save you money at home and at the office by allowing you to downsize.
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How to Make a Homemade Air Conditioner
6 January 2015
With the constant rise in temperature, it is within reason to look for ways of cooling oneself without necessarily spending a lot of money on air conditioning. Items required: A Styrofoam cooler A small electric fan A PVC pipe Duct tape Drill and a cutter Ice blocks/packs Power source. Construction Take the Styrofoam cooler, with its lid on, and cut two holes on to it for placing the PVC pipe and the fan.
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Alternatives To Traditional Mirrors That Will Improve Your Home
1 December 2014
If you're buying a mirror for your home, you might be thinking of one that you can hang on the wall, or the floor-standing one that comes on a stand, which can be angled. But there's an alternative: have a mirrored finish on a piece of furniture. This can enhance its function. Taking this approach has particular benefits in the bedroom and the bathroom, perhaps the two places where you use a mirror the most.