Key Factors for Leaving Bushfire Season Unscathed
Bushfires are nothing new to Australia, yet many people still get surprised every time bushfire season comes, and unfortunately, some of them lose everything they own. While you can't help but feel sad for those people, the skeptic in me always wonders a little about whether they did everything, or rather, anything to help prevent that? While granted, we can't control the weather, there are many things we can do to help ourselves in such situations by carefully planning and preparing. Some of those things include cleaning the leaves from the roofs, gutters and downpipes, as well as fitting quality metal leaf guards. Mowing the grass regularly in both the back and front yard, installing steel wire mesh screens on doors, vents, windows and weep holes. Furthermore, relocating flammable items away from your home, such as boxes, crates, hanging baskets, papers, and garden furniture can also help.