by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Rooms, Yard
©Don Vandervort, HomeTips For a more elegant—though more expensive—solution, you can attach clear panels of acrylic or styrene plastic. These materials are sold by home improvement stores, which will sometimes cut them to size for you. • Check the floor of your deck...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Yard
In This Article: Locking Shop & Garage Doors Organizing for Safety Fascinating tools and machinery make garages, garden sheds, storage areas, and workshops dangerously appealing to children. But unless you’re working on a special project with your child,...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Safety
In a crowd, if you don’t keep your hand clasped to your 2- or 3-year-old, you could easily lose your child. Just in case, take the precaution of dressing your little one in bright colors. Available today (but not foolproof) are electronic devices that help you...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Gear, Safety
© Anna Karwowska | Dreamstime.com Whether riding on the back of a parent’s bike or pedaling one of their own, most children love the experience of bicycle riding. And for some families, a bicycle may be the most practical mode of transportation. Be aware that in some...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Child Safety
For small kids, stairs and landings look like a lot of fun, but can be very hazardous unless you take certain childproofing precautions. Safety gates. At both the top and bottom of open stairs, install safety gates. For more information, see Buying Child Safety Gates...
