To say that there’s a silver lining to a disaster in the home can seem like optimism gone mad. How could there POSSIBLY be anything positive to see in something like this? It’s a nightmare through and through, and you’re damn well going to wallow in your disaster depression.
And, we’re not going to stop you. But, we are going to suggest that a silver lining might not be such a hard push. We all hate the chirpy optimist who’s always looking on the bright side. BUT, bear with us. In life, hard times often teach the greatest lessons. And, it’s worth applying that logic here.
Few disasters in the home come without lessons to learn. Though you may not want to admit it, accepting those lessons is the best chance you have of stopping this from happening again. We aren’t claiming that will undo your suffering. But, it can at least ensure your pain was worth it. With us so far? Good. Keep reading to find out what exactly those lessons are.
When the floodgates open
Whether it comes courtesy of your pipes or Mother Nature, an excess of water could wash a room away before you know. As well as costing you furniture, this could lead to severe water damage, and that’ll need repairs. But, you can head to something like the Restorationeze website for more information for more information on that. We’re here to talk lessons, remember? The lesson here is to put an emergency plan in place. You’ve seen how fast floods can get out of control. So, make a plan just in case. This could mean having sandbags to hand or knowing the fastest way to clear furniture. It may also be worth considering your room order. Books, delicate furniture, and favorite rugs are sure to suffer underwater. As such, keep those items upstairs, and think of more sturdy uses for downstairs rooms.
Attack of the pests
You come downstairs one day, and there are rats EVERYWHERE. Up until now, you’ve only heard the odd scratch and scrabble of claws. But, Rodney’s invited his mates, and you have no choice but to phone an exterminator. But, what’s the lesson? An episode like this should teach to keep food above ground and secure. This should also teach you to check the foundations of your house often for any gaps of holes. How else do you think critters gain access?
It’s getting hot in here
When it comes to home disaster, few of us can think of much worse than fire. It’s the nightmare. As well as posing health risks, this could do substantial damage to your home if unchecked. And, the one and a screaming message from something like this is that you need to practice fire safety at home. That means never leaving flames unattended, and ALWAYS ensuring fire alarms are in working order. If you take care of these small issues, there should be no chance for fire to ever get out of control again.
