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Preventing household injuries is one
of the most simple and inexpensive
projects a homeowner can tfo: so iimple and inexpensive, that creating a lazard-tfee home is often forgotten in he excitement of choosing a color icheme and decorating style.
Yet no project will tiring more of a •etum and do more for your most valuable possession — your family.
Children and the elderly are at most isk, though anyone can benefit bv naking some easy, low-cost changes.
Start at the bottom. Make sure rugs ind carpeting are anchored firmly. Do lot place scatter rugs at the top dr xittom of stairways. Secure small rugs, a ith double-sidecf tape to avoid slipping.
Stair steps should never be waxed ind it is a godd idea to use non-skid pads nstead of carpeting.
Doors opening onto stairwells 'hould always be closed and locked lgainsr inquisitive toddlers or marked to protect a forgetful senior citizen. Make 'lire bannisters are secure. Install railings a here needed.
1'here are a variety of methods
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