Bek and I attended Capstone (Bek's previous church) a few weeks ago and heard a story from one of the speakers about how his house had nearly burnt down a few days prior due to a kitchen fire. They possibly saved the house by using a fire blanket and extinguisher.
Upon hearing this we realised we had neither at our house...and decided it was probably worth the investment - thinking about it now, its not even easy to run and grab the hose anymore, as our hose hasn't been connected to anything for months and months as there is no need!
So on the way home from work I popped into Bunnings and grabbed a small extinguisher and fire blanket. For the small price of $45 all up, i thought that was quite reasonable when it has the potential to save lives/houses...
I was surprised at the cost, thinking it would be more...i reckon for that price there should be some in every home?!
Now we just have to hope that it is a $45 investment that is never, EVER used!!
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You've made a very sensible and worthwhile investment, Sim. And like you said, hopefully you'll never have to use it, but even if you only use it once, its worth every cent- much better than regrets and "if only"s etc after something happens.
The next worthwhile investment (unless you already have one) is a good first aid kit. They don't cost a lot either, but we've used ours numerous times and its great to know you have everything at hand when you need it- plus a first aid book that clearly tells you what to do for burns/cuts/injuries etc.
x Kate
Hmmmm think we might follow your example.
Of course the next investment could be to buy one for your parents and siblings, so that if they ever have to use it they are so grateful that they heap rewards on you! mum