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Four little fixes

Small changes can help make your home a safer, healthier place to live. Here are a few inexpensive fixes recommended by the nonprofit National Center for Healthy Housing. Estimated costs are for a typical two-story, single-family house.

Install nonskid pads under rugs to help prevent falls. Cost: $50

Repair downspouts to drain water away from the foundation and discourage the growth of mold. Cost: $25

Replace shower heads and faucets with anti-scald models that automatically divert water that’s too hot. Cost: $100

Place carbon monoxide alarms on each floor. Cost: $120

Source: Washington Post