by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Rooms
In This Article: Childproofing a Toddler Room Safe Toddler Beds Safe Storage Child-Safe Chairs & Tables A Clean, Safe Closet As you have all the other rooms in the house, baby-proof the nursery by studying it from an infant’s point of view and...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Rooms
In This Article: Washable Walls Flooring Sticky fingers, smeared crayons, spattered orange juice—with a small child around, your house is bound to receive plenty of colorful wear and tear. Some wall- and floor-covering materials are more durable and easier to...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Rooms
If chairs and couches are well padded with rugged upholstery and if tables have smooth, rounded edges and corners, your child and your furnishings can coexist happily with minimal risk. Choose easy-care upholstery fabrics in patterns and colors least likely to...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Rooms
In This Article: General Bathroom Safety Bathtub Safety Expert advice on childproofing a bathroom, including general bathroom safety tips, advice for turning down the water heater, and tips for bathroom safety equipment. Medicines that look like candy, slippery...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Rooms
Expert tips for childproofing home office, activity areas, and craft rooms. Includes tips for securing storage and keeping kids safe around laundry supplies. Activity areas such as the laundry room, craft room, and home office are filled with fascinating and dangerous...
by Don Vandervort | Sep 1, 2016 | Rooms, Yard
©Don Vandervort, HomeTips For a more elegant—though more expensive—solution, you can attach clear panels of acrylic or styrene plastic. These materials are sold by home improvement stores, which will sometimes cut them to size for you. • Check the floor of your deck...
