33 home repairs you need to make before someone gets hurt

How many of these home repairs have you put off to next week… and the next week… and the next week? Find out why that’s downright dangerous.

If you’ve got a loose handrail for your stairs, it’s best to fix it right away. Stair falls are alarmingly common and can lead to serious injury and even death.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning death. One place it comes from within your home is a gas range, so install and use an exhaust vent whenever you use the range.

Watch out for these subtle ways your house is making you sick.

An AC unit can be a major blessing on a hot summer day, but if it’s leaking, you’re in trouble! According to Healthline, a leaking AC unit can cause refrigerant poisoning, which can lead to heart palpitations, seizures and cut off oxygen to your lungs and cells which can ultimately result in death. Act on any air-con leaks immediately.

According to Brett Singer, PhD, “Literally, millions to many millions of people are routinely being exposed to air pollutants at levels that we don’t allow outdoors.” The key is to design stove rangehoods that are far more effective since most ones in use today are generally inefficient at capturing the pollutants and transporting them outside.

The chances of your home having lead paint are high if your home was built before 1978. If old paint is chipping or cracking, the toxicity can be inhaled or ingested, especially during renovations. According to the Mayo Clinic, lead exposure can result in developmental delays, abdominal pain, neurological changes, and irritability. At high levels, it can be fatal, so be sure to make sure you remove it correctly.

Here’s how to improve the safety of your backyard pool.

Invisible mould spores are everywhere, although they need moisture to turn into the real deal. When full-fledged mould occurs, it can cause allergic reactions and asthma attacks. Some moulds even produce toxic substances called mycotoxins, which have been linked to nausea, immune system suppression, liver damage, central nervous system damage, and cancer.

Here’s how to remove mould.

Research has found that about one child a month dies after becoming entangled in cords from blinds and shades. While headway has been made to get corded blinds off the market, if they’re in your home, be sure to remove them ASAP, especially on floor-to-ceiling windows with long cords. They pose a major danger.

Find out how to revamp your home with on-trend window treatments.

Ceiling fans are a great way to cool off without taking up floor space, but a loose ceiling fan dropping on your head is less than ideal! If the fan’s ceiling mount is loose or weak, the fan could end up on the floor.

Here are some great strategies for keeping your home cool.

Exposed electrical outlets can put you and your family at a major risk for getting electrocuted. accidents by calling a licensed electrician to fix or repair damaged electrical outlets and wiring.