| 1. |
Install smoke
detectors as necessary (usually one on each level of the home,
near any sleeping areas). |
| 2. |
Make any
electrical improvements recommended in the home inspection
report. |
| 3. |
Remove any
wood/soil contact to prevent rot and insect damage. |
| 4. |
Change the
locks on all doors. |
| 5. |
Remove or
correct trip hazards such as broken or uneven walks, patios and
driveways. Loose or torn carpet or flooring should also be
repaired promptly. |
| 6. |
Correct
unsafe stairways and landings. (Treads uneven, too narrow,
sloped, loose; risers irregular or too high; landings missing,
poorly lit or too small; railings missing, loose, too low, etc.) |
| 7. |
Have all
chimneys inspected and serviced before operating fireplaces,
woodstoves, furnaces, etc. |
| 8. |
Locate and
mark the shut-offs for the heating, electrical and plumbing
systems. |
| 9. |
If there is a
septic system, have the tank inspected and pumped if necessary.
If the house is on a private water supply (well), set up a
regular testing procedure for checking water quality. |
