Domestic Security
When home alone, what plural pronoun should you use with strangers or delivery drivers to imply you aren't the only one in the residence?
"we"
What is the most cost-effective way to buy produce that won't spoil if you don't eat it all in a single week?
What is buying frozen fruits and vegetables?
What is the name of the metal box you must locate to reset your power if a light goes out or a socket stops working?
What is the Circuit Breaker (or Fuse Box)?
What is the recommended percentage of your monthly income that should ideally go toward housing costs?
What is 30%?
To prevent clothes from shrinking or colors from bleeding, you should check this small piece of fabric sewn into the inside of every garment before washing.
What is the care label (or washing instructions)?
To protect your security deposit, what should you do immediately upon moving into a new space before bringing in furniture?
What is the term for preparing large quantities of food on a weekend to be eaten throughout the busy work week?
What is Batch Cooking (or Meal Prepping)?
To keep your home from becoming overwhelming, how many minutes of "speed cleaning" are recommended each night?
15 minutes
What common emotional phase often hits new solo dwellers after the initial excitement of moving wears off?
What is Loneliness (or the Adjustment Period)?
If a grease fire starts on your stove while cooking, you should never use water; instead, you should cover it with a metal lid or pour a generous amount of this common baking ingredient on it.
What is baking soda (or salt)?
What simple device allows you to identify a visitor at your door without physically opening it?
What is a peephole (or video doorbell)?
To avoid impulse buys and overspending, what is the #1 rule before walking into a grocery store?
What is making a list (and not shopping while hungry)?
Where is the "Main Water Shut-off" usually located, and why is it vital to know its location?
What is near the water meter/basement; to stop flooding during a pipe burst.
What is an "Emergency Fund," and how many months of expenses should it typically cover?
What is a savings account for unexpected costs; covering 3 to 6 months of expenses.
This is the general rule for how often you should replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they stay functional.
every 6 months
If you believe someone is following you, where should you go?
a public location
When cooking chicken, the meat must reach what temperature to avoid food borne illness?
165F
What are three must have items to maintain your home?
a vacuum
a plunger
cleaning supplies
Aside from rent what are the five common fixed utilities you will need to pay for each month?
electric, gas, water, internet, phone
This is a legally binding document that outlines the rules of your living arrangement, and you should never sign it without doing this first.
What is reading the entire contract?
When moving into a previously occupied home, what is the most important security step you should request from your landlord or perform yourself to ensure old tenants no longer have access?
What is re-keying the locks (or changing the locks)?
You should never put this material should you never put in the microwave.
What is metal?
To prevent fire hazards and ensure your clothes dry efficiently, you should clean the lint trap after every load, but you should also check and clean this external vent pipe at least once a year.
What is the Dryer Vent?
When starting a new utility service (like electricity or water), if you do not have a long credit history, the company may require this upfront payment which is typically returned after a year of on-time payments.
What is a Utility Deposit?
When you move into a new place, this is the "Secret Map" you should create to ensure you can exit the building quickly in case of an emergency or fire.
What is an Emergency Escape Plan?