Before the morning rush takes hold, you should practice a few important security steps around the home. These checks help prevent everything from fires to break-ins — and could even save you money.
The trick is that you may need to set reminders, at least until these steps become habit every day when you’re leaving home for work or school. Here’s where to start.
1. Unplugging heaters
It can be easy to leave space heaters one when you’re in a rush.
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If the morning is chilly, it’s common to run a space heater in the coldest rooms for extra heat. Or you may have a heater plugged in from the night before. Unplug — or at least completely shut down — any heating devices before you leave home. If you want to guarantee protection, try a smart radiant heater like this with a low fire risk that you
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