Health & Safety

Creating survival food storage is necessary but it takes space, money and energy. Natural disasters might not happen but unemployment, illness, bad weather or surprise guests do happen.

Getting Started

Start by buying a little extra each month of what you already buy. A dry, cool cupboard will be better than a kitchen or bathroom cupboard. Tins can rust and dry goods can get infected with mold or weevils.

Important Tips

Date everything you store with a black pen. Rotate your store so that…

Once your baby starts moving around, you need to know how to child proof your home for their safety. Apart from accident prone areas such as the bathroom and kitchen, other areas can be dangerous for your little one as well. This is because living spaces are constructed with adults in mind. Anything from the staircase to plug points can be dangerous for an active and curious child.

Electrical Sockets

Check your home for electrical sockets within the child’s reach. Cover these…

For many years, having a security system in an apartment was something that was almost unheard of. This was usually because landlords didn’t permit tenants to drill holes in walls, use staples to run wire along baseboards or ceilings or otherwise perform additions or improvements that require drilling a hole almost anywhere.

However, advancements in home security system technology have now made it possible for apartment tenants to easily add a security system to help provide protection and security for themselves and their…

As we enter prime moving season, many novice and veteran apartment hunters may be more focused on finding an affordable apartment than a safe apartment. There’s no need to worry, you can find both by checking for these safety features in any prospective rental.

Check out the neighborhood

My mom used to say, “You are the company that you keep.” The same applies to your neighborhood – you’re as safe as your apartment’s surroundings. So, what’s the best way to assess the…