While we do our best to keep our families and homes safe, sometimes things that seem obvious can be overlooked. The following list offers ten simple ways to help keep your family and home safer: Check all extension cords for damage before use, and only use in appropriate outlets, or use an adaptor if necessary. Never leave cords or extension cords in reach of children or pets, or in precarious positions where clothing or other items can become tangled in them. Do not place extension cords across walkways or in high traffic areas. Unplug items such as hairdryers, curling irons, … Continue reading →