Four Things to Teach Your Spouse Before Leaving Them Alone in the House
- By Amy Kleptach
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- 08 Dec, 2022
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Do you wonder if your better half will be prepared in an emergency around the home? If you are not, you should be.
The average cost of home renovation after a water leak is $25,000 and it takes weeks if not months to complete the work. However, if the water leak can be contained by turning off the main water valve, damages decrease from $25,000 to just $1,500!
- Turn off the Main electric. Know the location of the electrical box. When the door is opened, the shut-off switch is typically located at the very top of the panel box. Most of the time it is labeled ON and OFF. Switch it to the opposite side.
- Main water shut off. Knowing the location of your main water shut-off valve will help to prevent water damage. It is recommended that you label the valve with a bright colored tag so you can find it quickly. Inspect the valve yearly to ensure it is functioning properly.
- Shut-off valves under sinks. Most sinks have two valves located below the sink. There should be one for hot water and one for cold water. Turn off both valves.
- Reset a GFCI. Most GFCI’s (ground fault circuit interrupter) can be reset at the electrical outlet. Simply press TEST and then RESET.
Teaching these items to older children and your spouse only
takes a few minutes and offers you peace of mind by protecting your most
valuable assets: first- your loved ones, and second- your home.
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