The Home Safety Checks You’re Likely Not Doing
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on March 16, 2024
Written by Janie McQueen
Clean Refrigerator Coils
1/14
Dust All the Lights
2/14
Check Doors and Locks
3/14
Scan Trees and Shrubs
4/14
Toss Standing Water
5/14
Freshen Filters
6/14
Drop by Your Breaker Box
7/14
Mind Your AFCIs and GFCIs
8/14
Watch for Wall-Outlet Overload
9/14
Assess Extension Cords
10/14
Check Carbon Monoxide Alarms
11/14
Size Up Smoke Detectors
12/14
Examine Fire Extinguishers
13/14
Review Fire and Evacuation Plans
14/14