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Apartment Safety & Repairs

Stay safe and be healthy while living in your apartment. Learn important safety tips and how to make sure your apartment gets the maintenance and repairs it needs.
Keep Christmas Tree Wet to Avoid Fire Hazard
If a Christmas tree becomes too dry, it can pose a serious fire hazard.
Teach Children About Playground Safety With Free Book
Playgrounds are fun, but they also can be dangerous, which is why it's so important for kids to learn about playground safety at a young age.
Protect Children from Playground Burns on Hot Days
Playground equipment can heat up quickly and retain the heat easily, causing serious burns to skin upon contact. Follow these precautions to prevent playground burns on hot, sunny days.
Have Children Remove Bicycle Helmets at the Playground
Keeping a bike helmet on while playing in a playground may seem like nothing more than a nuisance. But it's far more serious, posing a hidden risk of strangulation.
Talk to Children About Elevator Safety
If you have an elevator in your apartment and children either live with you or even occasionally visit, spend a moment talking to them about elevator safety.
Ask Landlord to Fix Faulty Thermostat
If you suspect a problem with your thermostat, ask the landlord to check it out.
Apartment Security - Follow Intercom Security Tips
If you're not careful when it comes to your intercom, unauthorized people can gain access to your building and possibly commit a crime against you or another tenant.
Don't Let Your Answering Machine Advertise the Fact You Live Alone
If you live in an apartment without roommates, protect yourself against crime by not advertising the fact you live alone on your outgoing answering machine or voicemail message.
Childproofing Your Home
Here is a straightforward, step-by-step guide to childproofing your home.
Apartment Watch Program
Just like Neighborhood Watch, members of an Apartment Watch make their homes more secure, watch out for each other, and report crime.
How to Choose a Home Alarm Company
Be sure the alarm company you choose can provide the service that it promises to deliver.

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