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
Grow Your Own Apricots
24 October 2016
If you are considering adding ornamental trees to your garden, you might want to consider growing an apricot tree. This will provide an attractive and interesting addition to your garden that will also provide you with an abundant crop of tasty fruit. So what's involved? Why apricot? Apricot trees are quick to grow and very hardy in most climates, usually reaching a height of around 3 metres. They are simple to grow and care for, making them an ideal choice for the novice gardener.
Four Tips for Choosing Shades If You Have a Mobile Impairment
30 September 2016
If you are mobility impaired, you may need to make modifications to many aspects of your life, and that includes the shades you use. Looking for shades that are designed to work with your lifestyle? Here are some tips to keep in mind: 1. Opt for long cords. If you are in a wheelchair, cords are much easier to reach and maneuver than wands. Because of that, you should opt for shades that have long cords you can easily reach.
Moving? 3 Sharp Tricks To Cherry-Pick Storage Units On A Tight Budget
16 September 2016
If you're thinking of moving away temporarily or simply need to move to a smaller home, then self-storage is an opportunity for you to hold onto your household items without being forced to get rid of them. But if you're looking to keep your costs down, some sharp tricks will help you put the dollars back in your pocket when you choose storage units. Get Out Of The City And Opt For Independent Outer-City Storage Units
Reasons to Have Glass Splashbacks Fitted In Your Kitchen
29 August 2016
A splashback are an important aspect for any kitchen. As such, you will find they come in an assortment of materials. The trick to choosing the most appropriate splashback would be opting for materials that are of good quality so that the splashback can withstand the usage its exposed to. With myriad options available, it can be difficult to make a selection on what would be best for your needs. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider fitting glass splashback in your kitchen.
Home Uses for an Industrial Shed
15 August 2016
If you have an extra industrial shed, which is a larger metal shed than the traditional storage shed, there are a lot of ways you can use it at home. While you do need a spacious backyard for this type of shed, it can provide a lot of excellent benefits for you. Consider some of these different home uses for the shed. Gardening Equipment Storage First of all, the industrial shed is an excellent way to store home items that don't fit in your garage, or that are not convenient in the garage.