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Water Safety Tips for Kids

South Florida is praised for its sunny weather and clear, blue water. South Florida locals and visitors spend a lot of time in the water to escape the heat and partake in water-based recreational activities. If you’re new to the region and have small children, it’s important to take some time to address water safety. According to Safe Kids USA, kids between the ages of 1 and 4 are at the most risk of drowing in a home pool. In fact, 51% of drowning deaths for children 0-5 between 2002 and 2004 occurred in a home pool. Here are a
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Making a First Aid Kit

Most people rarely consider a first aid kit as a must-have item when moving into a home, but if you think about the consequences of not having one, it should be the first thing on your checklist. American Van Lines is very familiar with the hazards of moving, and therefore, we know the items to keep in a first-aid kit during a move. The container is the first thing to consider. You need an accessible, portable container with enough room to hold all of the essentials. If you are going to keep it in your home, then it is perfectly
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How to Childproof Your New Home

After your family has settled into a new home, it’s time to focus on childproofing your new space. Keep in mind: Electricity can be hazardous, but we live in a society that relies on electrical currents. Since living without electricity is quite difficult, you have to make sure your children remain safe with it around. Installing outlet covers is a cheap, simple way to avoid disasterous mistakes. Smoke detectors should be installed in every room and regularly checked for a fully charged power supply. Blinds with adjustable cords should be tied when not in use or cut shorter, preferably out
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Securing Your New Home

Buying your first home is a very exciting event that should be carefully planned out. Once your local movers have finished your relocation, the next thing to consider is the safety of you and your loved ones. First time home owners may not be familiar with the dangers of living on your own; you are completely in charge of everything, including the locks and fire alarms. No one is going to keep track of these things for you. New locks: Most new homeowners feel perfectly secure with the locks that were on the house when they moved in. However, most
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How Safe is Your Vehicle in a Storm?

Storm tracking technology has given us time to prepare for an impending storm. After hearing reports of a storm, people take all sorts of precautions to ensure that their home is safe and secure, but most people neglect to ensure the safety of their vehicles. Some people over estimate the amount of damage that vehicles can withstand during a storm. If you plan on moving to Charlotte, North Carolina or any other part of the southeast, then American Van Lines – your premier Charlotte local moving company suggests that you gather as much information as you can about protecting your
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