Entry Way Safety

Fire Safety

Keep entry ways free of clutter so that you may quickly and safely exit your home in case of fire or other emergency.

Entryway Lighting & Contrast

Type and amount of lighting

Is the lighting adequate? If not, consider adding a light fixture or increasing the bulb wattage. The newer type of domestic fluorescent lights, which produce a much "warmer" light than those you see in offices, could also be helpful in this situation. These are known as compact fluorescent bulbs and cover a wider area than regular incandescent bulbs; produce less heat, and use less energy. Warm fluorescents are not "hotter" but use more of the pink/red end of the light spectrum of color, whereas "cool" fluorescents produce light use the "cold' blue/violet end of the spectrum.

Doorways

Improving the level of lighting is usually a simple matter, but if you live in an apartment where most doors look the same from the outside, you may easily get confused as to which one is yours. So, consider having some unique identifying mark such as a contrasting colored door knob, a large sized number on the door, some rubber-bands around the base of the door knob, and/or a color-contrast key-hole! Be aware if your building has rules as to whether items can be put on the door, or if such items need to be fire resistant or meet other regulations for your building. A unique door mat may also help you identify your door.