Father’s Day Giveaway #2 – HomeHero Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm & Home Depot Gift Card
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The winner is Silly Mommy of 2 Silly Girls!
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Luckily, I’ve never had to live through the experience of a home fire but I can’t imagine anything scarier. That’s why we always make sure our fire alarms are working properly by testing them periodically. We also make sure that Girlie Girl knows what do to in case of a fire and a safe place to meet once outside.
The only thing I didn’t really consider is Carbon Monoxide poisoning. “Carbon Monoxide is a colourless, odorless, tasteless, toxic gas that has the molecular formula CO. The molecule consists of a carbon atom that is triply bonded to an oxygen atom. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of the fossil fuels – gas, oil, coal and wood used in boilers, engines, oil burners, gas fires, water heaters, solid fuel appliances and open fires.”
Okay, now that scares me. How am I supposed to know if we have a Carbon Monoxide leak if I can’t even detect it? That’s where the HomeHero 2-in-1 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm comes in. Not only does it do the job of a smoke detector but it will also alert you either through beeps or bi-lingual voice commands if it detects this poisonous gas. You can install these units throughout your home and they will be wirelessly synced to make sure that eveyone is alerted of the situation.
We received one to review and it was super easy to install. Everything we needed was included except for a few basic tools. It even came with it’s own batteries! However, what I liked best about this alarm system is it’s sleek and stylish design. This is really important since it’s usually installed in such a visible place.
How would you like to win a HomeHero Alarm and a $30 gift card to Home Depot (total value $80)? To enter, just stop by the HomeHero site before June 7th, then come back and mention in comments one Home Safety Tip that they suggest. That’s it! A random winner will be selected and notified on June 8th. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
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This giveaway is open to US addresses only. Good luck!
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creat a fire safety checklist. Also be aware of seasonal hazards i.e twice as many fires started be candles in the month of December/
If you wear loose fitting clothing while cooking, you are more at risk for a fire hazard. Remember to roll up your sleeves!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
test your young kids on what to say on 911 call every once in awhile, don’t assume teaching them once and having it perfect then is enough.
Develop a fire safety checklist that everyone knows and participates in.
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Involve your children in fire prevention awareness by letting them help you identify fire safety hazards around your house. As part of your fire safety exercises, plan an inspection that they can participate in. You might want to stress to them that if they see a hazard, they should notify you immediately as correcting the problem themselves could be dangerous.
I like this giveaway-something we need and can use!!!
I really like the tip about creating a fire safety checklist. That way not just Mom or Dad, but the whole family is on the same page in case of an emergency.
count me in please
To always test your smoke detectors on a monthly basis
Protect Your Family: Educate your entire family on the importance of fire safety awareness and prevention.
Thank you for the great contest!
Be prepared by having emergency medical supplies on hand. That is so important! Always make sure you have a first aid kit in an accessable place. We have ours in the kitchen. Thanks for the chance.
We created a fire plan and practice it a few times a year. Our kids know to go to the neighbor’s house in case we get separated due to a house emergency.
the alarm and gift card would come real handy since our granddaughter is living with us right now.
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I sure can use that
If you spill on the floor clean it up before continuing so you dont slip and fall
Integrate fire extinguishers throughout the apartment and make them easy to get to and placed in areas where everyone can see them.
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consider getting a weather alert radio
Safety tip:
Practice prevention but prepare for the worst. Plan now to escape.
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a prize to win
Safe handling and maintenance of heating equipment
Be prepared by having an escape plan that everyone in the family knows and practices.
I love the idea of a fire escape plan, we always had one growing up. Now we live in a home with a fireplace and since Kai was born I never thought about it. Now that she is a little older I do think it’s time for a plan. They are all great tips but this is the one I am taking with me.
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get a voice alert carbon monoxide detector
Have a plan and pratice it often,.
Would love to win this for my husband who takes step-parenting to a great level, disspellin any myths about it.
I’d love to win this, we really need this in our home.
One of their tips is to create a checklist that involves the whole family.
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Create a fire plan and practice several times a year.
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Make a fire safety plan and practice fire drills.
Make sure the house that you purchase has glass or a screen of some sort on both your front and back door, so if someone were to knock on your door or ring your doorbell, you would be able to see the person. Where as if it were solid wood, you would never know who you are opening your door to.
Make a fire safety plan and practice fire drills.
Tip: Fire safety plan for the entire family with practice runs. . . something we need to do with the kids now that they are older.
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Thanks for the gret giveaway – my hubby would love this!
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Here’s one tip: There is less chance of an accident if you avoid cooking in loosely fitted clothing. Remember when cooking to roll up your sleeves.
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I am into prevention and I like this tip about the entire family knowing about fire safety and prevention and the use of fire extingishers! “We want you to have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you and your family are educated in fire safety prevention and responsiveness. Be prepared to respond to home fire accidents and other emergencies with fire safety knowledge and confidence by always having smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. It is also good practice to have UL registered fire extinguishers close at hand and make sure everyone in your family has been taught how to use them properly.”
nice prize
Be prepared by having an escape plan that everyone in the family knows and practices.ty!! 4 the contest!
What a useful and essential prize this is! I learned a lot by reading all of the tips at HomeHero today! The tip I am planning to incorporate this weekend is to cover unused outlets with child safety covers because I have 3 young children running around and I did not realize this is a potential hazard for them!
i wave 13 cat’s and would die if i lost them in a fire………
Practice your plan is one tip
Keep the dryer vent cleaned out; wear fire retardant clothing when cooking out; and have a fire ladder ready as we do attached to our upper bathroom window if need as an escape from the upstairs bedrooms. Thanks SW
At the first of every month test smoke alarms, place skid mats under loose rugs, have rails on one side or both of any steps or stairs, change air filters monthly, no smoking in your home, have chimneys cleaned out yearly, read warning labels on all purchases and inform your children. I had my insurance agent to come to my house and go over everything with me that is a danger. Once you take care of those dangers invite them back, some agents will reduce you insurance rate.
Eliminate the silent fire hazards in your home. Towels, food packaging and potholders can burn so make a point to keep these and other flammable items away from your stove top and oven.
Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.
We know our smoke alarm works after my husband set them off while cooking. I’ve always wanted a carbon monoxide detector, though. We have an old gas space heater/furnace in our hallway. I have no idea if it could put out anything like that. It would also be good to have around in case we have another hurricane and have to use the generator. We keep it out on the back porch and run an extension cord, but I still worry about it.
Safety Tip: Protect Your Family:
Educate your entire family on the importance of fire safety awareness and prevention.
i would love to give this as a gift. such a useful gift!
Get a dog. THey are great protection.
Here’s the tip I picked:
Cooking with gas is cooking with fire, so be careful not to expose your clothing to a lighted burner. Keep a close watch on what’s on the stove and in the oven. Also keep a fire extinguisher close at hand.
Have an escape plan that everyone knows
Reduce the risks that cause fire. Create a fire safety checklist that involves the whole family.
Discuss fire safety habits with your children.
One thing I havn’t thought about recently is that we should get a fire ladder for our room. I’ve lived in this house since I can remember and my room overlooks the garage roofs of our condo unit. My mom taught me if there was a fire to go out the window and climb off the roof (I can reach the fence with my feet if I hang off the edge). That’s always been fine for me, but now that we have a 2 year old and a 3 month old, it’s not as easy as hanging off the roof and dropping onto the fence. I know what I’m buying this weekend. Thanks for the reminder!