Home Protection Basics

Simple home security, safety, and insurance guides for normal homeowners.

Guides & Checklists

These are straightforward reference guides intended to be printed, saved, or used during routine walkthroughs. They cover security, fire safety, emergency readiness, insurance documentation, and seasonal home maintenance.

Home Security Walkthrough Checklist

A structured way to evaluate locks, lighting, windows, and weak points in a single pass.

Nighttime Security Checklist

Simple nightly steps to verify doors, windows, lighting, and alarms before bed.

Vacation Security Checklist

What to secure, unplug, and adjust before leaving the home for several days.

Home Exterior Security Inspection

A perimeter-based inspection routine to identify exterior access risks.

Front Door Security Checklist

Critical hardware and installation points that matter at the main entry.

Home Fire Safety Checklist

A full-home list covering alarms, appliances, cooking areas, and hazard points.

Kitchen Fire Safety Checklist

Checklist focused on cooking hazards, grease control, and stovetop practices.

Heating Equipment Safety Checklist

Inspection points for furnaces, space heaters, fireplaces, and chimney components.

Smoke Alarms & Testing Checklist

Placement, testing routine, replacement schedule, and failure troubleshooting.

Fire Escape Plan Checklist

Room-by-room exit planning and meeting point confirmation steps.

24-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist

Short-duration essentials for common outages and small disruptions.

72-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist

Supplies needed to stay functional for the first three days of an emergency.

Water Storage Checklist

Amounts, containers, and rotation steps to maintain safe water reserves.

Non-Perishable Food Checklist

Simple food categories and quantities for basic emergency planning.

Power Outage Readiness Checklist

Immediate steps to prepare for and manage power loss events.

Family Communication Plan Template

A fill-in-the-blank template for contacts, meeting points, and emergency instructions.

Shelter-in-Place Checklist

Room setup, supply placement, and environmental control basics.

Extreme Weather Prep Checklist

Lightning, wind, heat, cold, and severe storm readiness steps.

Evacuation Readiness Checklist

Priorities for fast departures when voluntary or mandatory evacuation orders arrive.

Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist

Minimum supplies to keep a vehicle functional during breakdowns or evacuations.

Home Inventory Template

A simple walkthrough method for listing and proving major belongings.

Insurance Policy Review Checklist

What to look for in homeowners, renters, and other property policies during annual reviews.

Claim Documentation Checklist

Critical photos, receipts, and notes to gather after a loss.

Fire Loss Documentation Guide

Documentation steps needed immediately after smoke or fire damage.

Burglary Loss Documentation Guide

How to record theft, missing items, and forced entry evidence clearly.

Home Insurance Inspection Readiness

What insurers look for and how to prepare for photo or in-person inspections.

Roof Inspection Checklist

Major roof condition points that affect risk, pricing, and eligibility.

Property Condition Checklist

Simple checklist for evaluating exterior and interior risk factors.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Seasonal inspection points for exterior, gutters, HVAC, and vegetation.

Summer Home Safety Checklist

Heat management, wildfire prep, and storm-readiness tasks for summer months.

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Pre-winter preparation tasks for plumbing, heating, and gutters.

Winter Home Safety Checklist

Cold-weather inspection points for pipes, heating equipment, and insulation.

Generator Safety Checklist

Safe operation steps for portable generators during outages.

Battery Storage Checklist

Guidelines for safely storing and rotating common household batteries.

Backup Lighting Checklist

Inventory and placement steps for flashlights, lanterns, and emergency lighting.

Wildfire Season Readiness Checklist

Pre-season clearing, staging, and ignition prevention steps.

Home Safety for Seniors Checklist

Fall risks, lighting adjustments, and emergency communication tips for seniors.

Children's Home Safety Checklist

Simple room checks and hazard controls to reduce common child injuries.

Pet Safety Home Checklist

Basic steps to keep pets safe around household hazards and emergencies.

Home Appliance Safety Checklist

Routine checks for common appliances that cause heat or fire risk.

Garage Safety Checklist

Storage, ventilation, and ignition control tasks for garage areas.

Yard & Landscape Safety Checklist

Exterior hazard checks for vegetation, debris, and perimeter structures.

Quick Disaster Reference Guide

Rapid steps for common emergencies: fires, outages, storms, floods, and earthquakes.

Home Safety Quick-Start Guide

Fast overview of core safety, fire, and security improvements.

Multi-Day Power Outage Guide

Essential steps for staying functional during prolonged outages.

Water Damage Response Guide

Initial actions after leaks or flooding to limit spread and structural damage.