subject: How To Keep Your Household Items Safe [print this page] You may be under the impression your home is safe because you keep your doors locked and bring things inside to protect them from the elements. The truth is damage can still be done to the things you care about the most. There are a number of precautions that allow you to maintain the quality of your belongings. If you take a few minutes to secure everything, you will be pleased with how much the life of your belongings is extended and how safe you feel. Investing a little time and money into protecting your home will save you a great deal of money and headaches in the future. Just a few changes may end up saving you thousands of dollars. If you want to protect expensive items, try a piano cover or general furniture coverings. This will keep wood and fabric from fading. Piano bench covers protect the entire piece from damage.
Another problem sun exposure can create is floor damage. The sun's rays fade both wood floors and carpets. Use area rugs to protect areas of flooring that are exposed to sun through the windows. Rugs also keep wear down from foot traffic. Determine what pathways run through your home and place area rugs over the areas that are most exposed to foot traffic. Consider entryways, hallways, and areas directly in front of furniture. Also consider putting rugs under dining areas where you eat and may drop food.
Another way to keep the sun from damaging your belongings is to install high quality windows and sun-blocking curtains. This will block the sun from damaging and fading. Sunblocking windows still let in light so your home will not be dark, but it blocks the harmful rays from causing damage. Shades darken the room but you can adjust them throughout the day to lighten a room.
Protecting your items from the sun is just one step to protecting your house. Be sure your house is protected from burglars by installing a security system. This helps you feel safe when you are in your home and when you are away. An alarm system will alert you to intruders and in some cases, can directly contact the police should there be a problem.
Remember that the sun is not the only thing that can create damage in your home. Aside from burglars, you will want to remember that your home can flood and be exposed to water damage. Flood insurance can help protect you financially in certain situations that are weather-related. However, if your home is exposed to water damage, there is a chance flood insurance will not help. Prepare for flooding by knowing what can potentially happen and keeping special, high-quality items out of harm's way.
