An expert installs and demonstrates quick, effective ways to safeguard children around the home. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Childproof Your Home:
- One-piece cabinet-door latch, used to prevent easy access to cabinets
- Hinged knob cover, used to prevent kids from turning knobs on ranges and ovens
- Self-closing outlet cover, conceals openings in electrical outlets
- L-shaped brackets, used to prevent furniture from tipping over
- Expandable window guard, for preventing children from falling out open windows
Tools for How to Childproof Your Home:
- Drill/driver, used to drill pilot holes and drive in screws
- Manual screwdriver, used to tighten screws
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