Homes are places often associated with safety and comfort. However, it’s still essential to remain vigilant and be aware of ways to keep your home secure and protected. With some best practices for home safety, you can feel more secure and confident in your own home.
Thousands of cases of home invasions are recorded yearly. However, rest assured, there are ways to protect your home from unwanted guests. Consider installing a home alarm system. It can alert you of unusual activity on your premises.
A home security system may come with cameras, motion sensors and smart locks. You can cater your package to your needs.
While working from home, it can be easy to get wrapped up in multitasking work duties with home duties. For example, you may be working from home and decide to cook. Installing smoke detectors is a great way to be alerted if something stars burning.
Many smoke alarms will also alert you in carbon monoxide is present in the area. Also consider purchasing a fire extinguisher. This way, if a small fire breaks out, you can quickly and safely put it out before it spreads.
If you have kids or pets, watch out for sharp objects. Cover sharp corners to reduce the risk of accidental injury. Make sure all electrical cords are stored away and unreachable.
Home safety may seem tedious, but is well worth it. By adding extra security, prepping for potential dangers and planning ahead, you can keep your household safe.
Nicolette is a full-time licensed real estate agent working with residential and commercial buyers, sellers, and renters. Growing up in Eastchester, graduating from Marist College and branching out to Manhattan before returning to her roots has created deep ties to Westchester while understanding what a NYC buyer wants when relocating to the suburbs.
Bringing nearly a decade of extensive experience in sales, interior design, marketing, and customer service from her Manhattan career while working with esteemed companies such as Elle Décor Magazine and various companies under the Herman Miller brand, Nicolette encompasses an effective fusion of suburban warmth and city tenacity. Her enthusiasm for helping others combined with her determination to close deals helps her simultaneously connect her with clients on a personal level while conducting business in the most professional of ways. It’s this connection that leads to a seamless and successful Real Estate transaction.
When not working, Nicolette enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and puppy. Professionally, she prides herself using those same personal values of loyalty, honesty, attentiveness, and being detail-oriented. She values all client relationships and makes it her goal to provide exceptional service and guaranteed satisfaction. Her intimate knowledge of the area, having lived in Westchester all her life, gives her enthusiasm and a desire to make her home, your home.
In July 2015, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services (BHHS) acquired Tri-Crest Realty and Prudential Centennial Realty and has been one of the most successful offices in lower Westchester County since 2000. With over 1,800 Realtors in 55 offices in the Northeast and 51,600 agents in 1,600 offices in 47 states nationally, BHHS is the #2 company in Barron’s ranking of the world’s most respected companies; ranking #3 in Fortune Magazine’s 50 Most Admired Companies survey.