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1. Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your house except bathrooms, for … View more1. Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your house except bathrooms, for maximum protection. You also need one in the hallway between the living area and bedrooms.
Crucially, you are highly advised to test your smoke alarms at least once a year to ensure they still work. You are four times more likely to die in a house fire without a functioning smoke alarm!
2. Get a fire extinguisher
Having a fire extinguisher handy can make the difference between a small kitchen mishap that was successfully contained, and the house literally burning down. There are different types of fire extinguisher, classified according to the kind of fire they’re designed to tackle. Make sure you are aware of what the differences are and how to use each one in an emergency situation. A typical home extinguisher should have an ABC rating:
• Class A – combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, household rubbish, most plastics
• Class B – flammable liquids, solvents, oil, petrol, paints and lacquers
• Class C – gases including methane, propane, hydrogen, acetylene and natural gas
• Class D – combustible metals including magnesium and aluminium swarf
• Class E – Electrical fires
• Class F – chip pan fires, as an alternative to a fire blanket
3. Create a fire stopping landscape
A fire originating from outside, such as a wildfire, is best thwarted by preventing it from reaching your house in the first place. You can use landscape gardening design to slow down or stop the spread of fire towards your home, by adhering to these tips:
• Use hard landscaping such as concrete, stone or gravel around the house
• Clear any dry vegetation from around the home, particularly in the summer
• Use fire resistant plants such as lavender and honeysuckle for soft landscaping, and spread them out, to slow down fire and stop it from spreading
• Keep outdoor plants well watered during the summer months. Lush green planting is less likely to burn.
4. Use fire retardant materials
Let’s start with building materials; some are more vulnerable to fire than others. Using fire retardant alternatives and fireproofing your interiors are good first lines of defence against a potentially serious tragedy. Make the changes when you are refurbishing or redecorating your home. The Building.govt.nz website has a comprehensive list of everything you can do to help prevention of fire occurring. Designing for fire can also be designing for sustainability which is without a doubt a win-win!
When it comes to materials, concrete panels, stucco or brick for exterior walls, steel framing for windows and concrete or metal for roofing are all good choices. Fire retardant paint is also a good idea. For decking, concrete, tiles, stone or brick are better than wood.
Inside your home, choose fire resistant curtains and upholstery fabrics. Additional flameproofing can also be administered to your existing home fabrics and upholstered furniture in situ. Curtain Clean can service your existing upholstery anywhere in the country. Call us on 0800 579 0501 for prices and to find out more.
Hi Neighbours,
Looking for a decent affordable person to prep and put up wallpaper in Palmerston North.
Any suggestions please
Thanks in advance
With school having wrapped for the year and some free time before I'm returning, it is back to the workshop.
The project continues on, I'm looking for any pc parts that people have laying around or in surplus as I continue to try and build a functioning mid-level or better PC for a … View moreWith school having wrapped for the year and some free time before I'm returning, it is back to the workshop.
The project continues on, I'm looking for any pc parts that people have laying around or in surplus as I continue to try and build a functioning mid-level or better PC for a family in need.
Last year we got some great pieces but still not a working system yet. If I get more of similar parts, I'll build more than one for another family.
If you have anything or know anyone who does, or are an awesome pc shop that could use some publicity, please reach out as this is a very good opportunity to rake in some good karma for the new year and pay it forward for those in need.
Also accepting any case mods or anything to make it look flash for some lucky family.
As new, hardly used, comes with mirror, saddle bag, lights.
Shimano 7 speed, speed up to 40km , battery 624wh
Retails at $2,899.00
If you'd like some support making some healthy lifestyle changes in 2021 there are a whole range of teams in our community that can help you get started! THINK Hauora teams can provide support with quitting smoking, adopting healthier eating habits, doing some more exercise and managing long … View moreIf you'd like some support making some healthy lifestyle changes in 2021 there are a whole range of teams in our community that can help you get started! THINK Hauora teams can provide support with quitting smoking, adopting healthier eating habits, doing some more exercise and managing long term health conditions so you can get more out of life! If you're ready to take the first step, visit our website today and find out more about what support is available. (Thanks to Manawatu.nz for the beautiful photo of Palmy's Stairway of Tane)
I am looking to acquire some red hot pokers to plant does anyone know where I can get some, I don’t want to many just some for my small front garden.
Looking to see if anyone has kittens or knows of any kittens needing forever homes ❤️
This past year has been one for the books...
We just want to say THANK YOU to our amazing customers for your support this year and wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2021!
Cheers to the new year!
Hi Neighbours,
No matter what you've been up to at this busy time of year, I hope you've been having a great time!😊
Here's a little collage of 2 recent custom glasses....yes that one is MASSIVE! 🍷
Happy New Year to all 🥳
Received an email yesterday from supposedly ANZ, requesting I update my details via a link.
I contacted ANZ who said I was the third person to report this. They confirmed that cyber security were on to this.
If anyone has clicked on the link and given bank details to notify ANZ immediately.
Planning on doing some op shopping? Good idea – make sure to pop into your Red Cross Shop, we have more than 40 around the country! It is also a great time to drop off your unwanted Christmas gifts or to find someone else's pre-loved treasure.
We can't wait to see you and happy op … View morePlanning on doing some op shopping? Good idea – make sure to pop into your Red Cross Shop, we have more than 40 around the country! It is also a great time to drop off your unwanted Christmas gifts or to find someone else's pre-loved treasure.
We can't wait to see you and happy op shopping!
Hello neighbourly family. Does anyone have any New World Smeg Stickers they would be happy to gift please? Thankyou.
We have a room becoming available as from Tuesday 22nd December.
$180 per week which includes power and fiber internet. This is on the second floor, you will have your own bathroom, lounge area and bedroom. Cooking facilities are down stairs and you will be expected to clean up after yourself.
… View moreWe have a room becoming available as from Tuesday 22nd December.
$180 per week which includes power and fiber internet. This is on the second floor, you will have your own bathroom, lounge area and bedroom. Cooking facilities are down stairs and you will be expected to clean up after yourself.
Located Hokowhitu
0224548260
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