Your lawn is a space where you appreciate quality time with your relatives - from running around with your youngsters in the autumn leaves to playing catch with your furry friend in the snow. It is an area to escape, but don't forget accidents can happen anywhere at any time, and just like you childproof your house, you need to ensure your yard is safe also.
Keeping your yard secure starts with your fence. A backyard without a fence is kinda like a home with no walls. Fences help protect kids from danger, keeping kids out of swimming pools, hot tubs and ponds or keeping them inside the backyard, away from busy traffic or strangers. Fences may also help keep your own pets in your lawn, and other animals out. They can decrease your liability by protecting against injuries to unwanted people on your property, or damage or injury caused by escaped animals.
"A good weekend winterizing project is making sure your fences and gates are operating properly and are also protected from rust, a harmful force that can render gate equipment useless or hazardous," states Jim Paterson, senior vice president of D&D Technologies, which produces gate latches and hinges made of ultra-strong engineering polymers. "In our analysis, we discovered that when homeowners think about their fencing needs, rusty metal gate hardware that no longer functions correctly or becomes a threat to children was their top concern. Rust-free and adjustable gate hardware is available.".
Seasonal weather, ground settling and other issues can easily cause a gate to become misaligned over time and not operate properly. It's important to have gate equipment that can be quickly adjusted to overcome this. TruClose self-closing, tension adjustable hinges are an ideal solution. Some designs are vertically and horizontally adjustable also. Incorporated with D&D adjustable, locking gate latches will ensure your fence will always function properly.
Extra preventative measures to do when childproofing your yard:
Secure and cover all protruding bolts on swing sets and do not attach ropes or cords, which can become strangulation hazards.
Remove old tree stumps and rocks, level concrete footings to avoid falling.
Seal wooded items such as decks, swing sets and picnic tables right before stormy weather comes.
Thoroughly fence swimming pool and spa areas with adjustable self-closing hinges like TruClose and catch gates, guaranteeing latches are out of the grasp of kids such as the Magnalatch Safety Gate Latch. Both products carry a lifetime warranty and are adjustable both vertically and horizontally for fast and easy changes.
Get rid of access to yard equipment and chemicals. Put these items totally out of the reach of children.
Keep a first aid kit and a rescue kit for those lawns with water features easily available.
Your yard may be one of the most exciting areas for your kids through the entire year. A little precaution along the way will keep it safe and provide incredible memories for your family.
Discovery Inspections
http://www.discoveryinspectors.com/
420 Dividend Drive, Suite A-2
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(678) 253-4716
Keeping your yard secure starts with your fence. A backyard without a fence is kinda like a home with no walls. Fences help protect kids from danger, keeping kids out of swimming pools, hot tubs and ponds or keeping them inside the backyard, away from busy traffic or strangers. Fences may also help keep your own pets in your lawn, and other animals out. They can decrease your liability by protecting against injuries to unwanted people on your property, or damage or injury caused by escaped animals.
"A good weekend winterizing project is making sure your fences and gates are operating properly and are also protected from rust, a harmful force that can render gate equipment useless or hazardous," states Jim Paterson, senior vice president of D&D Technologies, which produces gate latches and hinges made of ultra-strong engineering polymers. "In our analysis, we discovered that when homeowners think about their fencing needs, rusty metal gate hardware that no longer functions correctly or becomes a threat to children was their top concern. Rust-free and adjustable gate hardware is available.".
Seasonal weather, ground settling and other issues can easily cause a gate to become misaligned over time and not operate properly. It's important to have gate equipment that can be quickly adjusted to overcome this. TruClose self-closing, tension adjustable hinges are an ideal solution. Some designs are vertically and horizontally adjustable also. Incorporated with D&D adjustable, locking gate latches will ensure your fence will always function properly.
Extra preventative measures to do when childproofing your yard:
Secure and cover all protruding bolts on swing sets and do not attach ropes or cords, which can become strangulation hazards.
Remove old tree stumps and rocks, level concrete footings to avoid falling.
Seal wooded items such as decks, swing sets and picnic tables right before stormy weather comes.
Thoroughly fence swimming pool and spa areas with adjustable self-closing hinges like TruClose and catch gates, guaranteeing latches are out of the grasp of kids such as the Magnalatch Safety Gate Latch. Both products carry a lifetime warranty and are adjustable both vertically and horizontally for fast and easy changes.
Get rid of access to yard equipment and chemicals. Put these items totally out of the reach of children.
Keep a first aid kit and a rescue kit for those lawns with water features easily available.
Your yard may be one of the most exciting areas for your kids through the entire year. A little precaution along the way will keep it safe and provide incredible memories for your family.
Discovery Inspections
http://www.discoveryinspectors.com/
420 Dividend Drive, Suite A-2
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(678) 253-4716
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