It’s understandable – when you have a busy schedule packed with one responsibility after another, it can be easy to overlook some key safety items. But it’s important to identify potential hazards in your home and hire a professional to help you address any concerns you might have before you bring your friends and family into your home for Thanksgiving.
Here are some items you should definitely put at the top of your pre-holiday safety checklist:
- Electrical outlets. If you notice broken outlets in your home, get them fixed immediately to eliminate any potential shock or fire hazards.
- Fire alarms. When you’re cooking up a storm on Thanksgiving, you want your fire alarms working. Make sure the batteries are fresh and functioning well. If you’re not sure how old a battery is, grab a replacement just in case. This can prevent an irritating, repetitive beeping throughout the weekend. If any have been taken down, now is the time to reinstall them and remedy whatever issue they had.
- Remove snow and ice from driveways, walkways and porches. If the temperature in your area dips below freezing, your driveway, walkway or porch may collect snow and slippery ice — which could be dangerous for a guest or an excited family member running out to meet them. Consider hiring a pro to clear your pathways before the holiday.
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