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10 Essential Items Every New Home Should Have

March 16, 2022 by Fidelity National Home Warranty

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Moving into a new house? Prepare your family with all they need to stay safe. Here are 10 essential items every new home should have.

Detectors

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors should be the first thing you should have in place.

Window Coverings

Window coverings not only provide privacy and security but also help with energy efficiency.

Door Locks

New door locks guarantee you’re the only person walking around town with keys to your front door.

Fire Extinguisher

Fire extinguishers are another potentially life-saving piece of equipment that every home should have.

Home Security

Home security systems are more available and affordable than ever before.

Smart Doorbells

Smart doorbells allow you to see via WiFi who is at your front door from wherever you are.

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Security Cameras

Security cameras can keep an extra eye on what’s going on inside your home.

Tool Kit

A tool kit will allow you to make necessary repairs around your new house as needed without borrowing from your neighbor.

Flashlights

A heavy-duty flashlight is a must for every home, in fact, invest in more than one.

A Safe

A safe or lockbox is essential for keeping irreplaceable documents or certificates safe from theft or fire.

For full article visit: safewise.com

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