Bathrooms and Main Floors: Apply grout sealer to ceramic tile grout if you wish to give the grout additional protection against discoloration from spills and stains.Electric: Locate the main circuit breaker in the electric panel box and show family members how to turn it off in case of emergency.Fire Extinguisher: Purchase a general purpose fire extinguisher for your home plus one small kitchen extinguisher in case of grease fires. Demonstrate proper usage to family members in case of emergencies.First Aid Kit: Keep first aid materials and a book on first aid procedures in an accessible location.Flooring: Attach furniture protectors underneather furniture legs to proct floor finishes.Household Tools: Acquire basic tools to help you with normal home maintenance chores, including: pliers, adjustable wrench, flat-blade and phillips-head screwdrivers, claw hammer, hand saw, tape measure, caulk and caulking gun, putty knife, paint roller and brush, power drill and drill bits, assorted nails, brads, screws, nuts, bolts, sandpaper, utility knife, toilet plunger, flashlight and batteries.Landscaping: Review and implement recommendations in the landscaping and grading section of your homeowner's manual.Plumbing: Please locate the main water line shut-off valve and all individual plumbing fixture valves and show all family members how to close them in the case of a plumbing emergency.
