It’s that time of year again when families gather at homes nationwide to celebrate the holidays. When everyone is together, it is more important than ever that your home be as safe as possible. Part of safety is knowing that no matter what happens, you have home insurance to protect what matters. In Friendswood, TX, Roberts Family Insurance makes sure that what you have for home insurance is what you need.
Clean the furnace and chimney.
Getting your furnace cleaned and tuned should be part of every autumn. If you have a fireplace and want to gather around it for the holidays, ensure your chimney is clean to prevent a house fire.
Don’t overload electric plugs.
There is a temptation during the holidays to have a lot of decorations, and plug-in ones are particularly popular. However, there are limits to how many items any electrical system can take. If you must have lots of decorations, make sure some are battery-powered, and the others are LED so they use less electricity.
Keep your real tree watered.
If you believe in having a real Christmas tree, it is important not to let it dry out and become a fire hazard.
Avoid falls
Slips and falls are among the biggest dangers in your home, and if Grandma or Great Aunt Agatha is visiting, not to mention all the kids or grandkids, you don’t want anyone to slip and fall. It is also important to avoid clutter on stairs and extension cords anywhere. Make sure that any dark area has plenty of artificial light so everyone can see where they are walking inside and out.
Friendswood, TX residents and the surrounding area can contact our office at Roberts Family Insurance for all their home insurance needs.
