5 Tips to Create a Safe and Jolly Holiday Home

Kansas City, MO (December 4, 2023) – As the holiday season ushers in joy and celebration, Westlake Ace Hardware reminds us of the importance of being prepared for unexpected household emergencies. With a little preparation, you can transform your household into a festive yet secure haven, equipped to handle any unforeseen situations.

1. Guard Against Fire Hazards: Safeguard your home by having a functioning fire extinguisher prominently placed in the kitchen and make sure to familiarize yourself with proper usage to ensure a swift and effective response in case of a fire emergency.
2. Manage Festive Electrical Needs: With the abundance of holiday lights and additional electronic devices, keep extra power strips, extension cords, and batteries on hand. A surge protector from Monster features multiple outlets and two USB ports and has a sleek compact design that blends into your holiday decor seamlessly.
3. Post-Celebration Cleanup Made Easy: As the celebrations wind down, the inevitable clean-up ramps up. Be prepared with extra trash bags, an all-purpose cleaner, and a reliable broom and dustpan to expedite the cleaning process. Try Sprayway’s stainless steel polish to tackle all of the pesky fingerprints guests might leave behind.
4. Safe Travels: For those embarking on road trips to visit friends and family during the holidays, put together an emergency kit for the car. Include items such as jumper cables, extra wiper fluid, an ice scraper, a water jug, snacks, a blanket, extra hats a gloves, hand and foot warmer packs, a bag of kitty litter and a child’s shovel (for digging out buried tires and providing traction).
5. Banish Bathroom Blunders – The time for a bathroom emergency is NOT while you have a house full of guests. Check your house’s toilets in advance and if one is continually running or not filling properly, it’s time to replace the toilet valve or flapper. To prepare for unforeseen yuletide emergencies, keep a plunger, a drain snake, and an extra flapper on hand.

For more information, visit our website at www.westlakeacehardware.com or stop by your nearest Westlake Ace Hardware store for expert guidance on your holiday home preparations.