I once helped clear out a home that had been damaged by fire. The house had been extremely cluttered with only pathways through certain sections of the home. The owner was an elderly woman who had difficulty walking. The fire started at 2:30 am. If not for her son who was there that night, his mother would very likely not have been able to get out alive. When I go into homes and see exits blocked and the floor covered with clutter, I worry. When I go into homes and see clutte

Before you take on any of these projects, take a few moments to analyze what will be involved. Does your project involve drilling into a wall? Make certain you know what is behind that surface. Hitting pipes or electrical wires could not only lead to a possible injury but for sure would involve extra time and expense. If you need a hammer, saw, or a screwdriver – make certain before you begin that you have the right tools in your tool kit. Don’t try to substitute with the wro

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