Teen Living 13.01 Experiment Ways to Organize Living Space
Bell Ringer: Complete the following statements on notebook paper:
• I prefer to live in city/urban/suburb/county because…
• My dream home would be…
• The most important thing to look for in a home is…
Homes provide basic needs:
• Physical like shelter, protection from the elements, places to prepare food and sleep.
• Social – living with others, deciding on how much space you will need, how much entertaining you will do, etc.
• Psychological – a home should evoke feelings of security, familiarity, beauty, privacy, and self-expression.
Effective Management of space:
• Group like items together.
• Store items used frequently close by.
• Use areas for more than one task
• Doing homework at the dinner table.
• Having an exercise machine in the living room/T.V. room.
• Compartmentalization is dividing a space into different areas (Useful Design)
• Closet: Shoes on back of door, sweaters folded on shelf, dress pants hanging, shirts in drawers.
You’re in My Space
• Personal space – the space you need for you and your belongings.
• Shared space – space shared by more than one person (bathrooms…what else?) Shared Spaces
• Can help or hurt relationships.
• How to deal – Create a schedule!
Whose space was invaded?
• Rhonda’s dad knocked before entering her room.
• Sally’s sister went to Sally’s dresser to borrow some shorts and washed them and put them back.
• Rick’s mom folded his clothes and put them away for him.
Arranging a Room
• Consider the electric and light sources.
• Map out the traffic pattern. • Create a focal point for the room. • Place large pieces of furniture first.
• A scaled floor plan can assist with arrangement of furniture. Traffic Pattern
• How people move through a space, or routes used in a home.
• Furniture should not be in the way.
• Remove unused furniture from a room or put it against the wall to make the room appear larger.
Teen Living 13.02 Rate Home Safety Practices
Bell Ringer -– My Bedroom
Write a paragraph beginning with “My bedroom is . . .”
Describe how you feel about your bedroom. If there are things you do not like about it, explain a solution to the problem that would make your life easier.
Home Accidents
Usually 100% preventable
Have to use common sense
Falls
-Usually the elderly and children
To prevent falls:
Spills – wipe up immediately
Look out for water/ice on the ground (inside and outside)
Secure loose rugs with non-slip backing
Remove toys, shoes, etc. to prevent tripping
Use ladders and step stools for security
Use grab bars in bathrooms – “Oh shoot!” handles
Use lamps near beds so you don’t stumble around in the dark
Burns
-Mostly children under 4 and the elderly
To prevent:
Turn pot and pan handles away from you when cooking
Use pot holders and oven mits – NOT towels
Do not use damp pot holders (steam burns!)
Lower house hot water temperature to 120 F
Keep an eye on toasters, hair dryers, irons, and space heaters
Electrical Shock
Electrical systems must be designed, installed, and maintained properly.
Water + electricity = YIKES!
No wet hands when connecting, unplugging, or using appliances
Pull on plug, not cord when disconnecting –you don’t want to weaken wires and cause fires! Use heavy duty extension cords and DON’T overload sockets!
Poisonings
Most occur from swallowing common household products.
Laundry supplies, cleaning supplies, medicines, cosmetics, garden, carpentry, and automotive chemicals, and some plant leaves can all be TOXIC!
Think of some examples that you know of!
To prevent:
Keep chemicals in original containers
Move poisonous items UP
Read labels and follow directions
Dispose of poisonous chemicals properly
Use nontoxic alternatives!
Fires
Can cause bodily injury, death, or property damage
Main causes of fires:
◦ Putting combustible material near fire
◦ Being careless with flammable materials
Hairspray, nail polish remover, etc.
◦ Falling asleep while smoking (gross)
◦ Defective heating equipment
To prevent:
Choose fire resistant materials for decorating
Keep matches in a safe place/out of reach
Put out fires/cigarettes safely
Have a yearly heating inspection
Have a fire emergency plan for your family
Have a fire extinguisher and fire detectors!!!
Equipment and appliance safety
General security
Inspect your home for security
◦ Sturdy doors and windows?
◦ Secure locks? Dead bolts?
◦ Areas around doors clear of bushes and shrubbery?
Always create the appearance of activity in your house
ALWAYS keep doors and windows locked
Leave outdoor lights on or use automatic lights
Use peepholes
Consider a security system
Teen Living 14.01 Assess Ways to Maintain Living Space
Home Maintenance Is…
Keeping your home clean, safe, in good repair, and making sure all equipment is in working order
There are two kinds of maintenance:
◦ Preventative – making sure bad or unwanted things don’t happen ◦ Corrective – fixing things after they happen
What preventative and corrective measures do you take in your home?
Keeping the inside of your home free from clutter makes cleaning easier. Get rid of clutter by recycling and throwing away junk!
“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure…”
Why clean?
For your health
For your safety – clutter can cover up safety hazards
For organization
For efficiency – can do things more quickly and easily
For pest control (ick!)
Cleaning Tools and Products
Cleaning tools – the utensils you use to clean with!
Two types of cleaning tools
Tools that remove dust and dirt (duster, vacuum, broom/dustpan)
Tools that remove soils or stains (sponges, wet mop, toilet bowl brush)
Keep your cleaning tools organized in a bucket or pail!
Cleaning products – chemicals that you use to clean surfaces. Basic types include:
Glass cleaners – for mirrors, bathroom fixtures, and surfaces of kitchen appliances
Grease cutters – liquid for finger prints, oily stains, or soap residue
Mild abrasives – powders for bad stains on counters, sprays or polishes for furniture and floors
Cleaning and Chores
Tips for cleaning:
Use multipurpose products
Don’t mix cleaning supplies!
Cleaning/Chore schedule: YOU NEED ONE!
Sorts chores by how frequently they should occur
Sorts chores by how to do them and when
Types of chores
Daily, weekly, monthly, semiannually
Think of some examples of each type! You might be surprised…
Daily chores
Make bed
Straighten up bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen/dining room
Wash dishes
Wipe kitchen counters and cook tops
Sweep kitchen floor
Empty trash cans and ash trays
Weekly chores
Change sheets (linens)
Do laundry and mend clothes
Wash garbage cans
Wash kitchen floor
Clean bathroom – everything (even floors)
Vacuum and dust, shake out rugs
Monthly chores
Vacuum and turn mattress
Wash mattress pad
Re wax hardwood floors
Vacuum furniture, curtains, wipe blinds
Clean fridge
Clean oven
Wash bathroom walls (!!!)
Semiannual Chores
Clean closets
Dry clean or wash bedding
Clean drapes
Wash dinnerware like crystal that you hardly use
Replace shelf liners
Clean silverware
Wash walls
Clean woodwork
Exterior
Roof and gutters
Keep free of debris (leaves and branches can scrape or leave moisture)
Gutters need to be clear and clean so water doesn’t back up (water=mold, rot, termites)
Exterior walls
Pressure wash semiannually to remove mildew/stains
Watch for rot on wood siding
Repaint regularly
Replace mortar in brick regularly
Get wood inspected annually for termites
Windows and doors
Regular cleaningp
Driveways, patios, decks, porches
Check for cracks and deterioration
Paint and stain decks
Check for rot – use sealants to repel moisture
Make sure hand rails and steps are secure
Outdoor and Lawn
Things you do:
Watering
Weeding
Planting
Equipment you need:
Lawn mower
Leaf blower
Lawn trimmers
Shears
Shovels
Rakes
Common Home Repairs
Clogged drains
Do not put hair down the drain
Clogged toilets…you know. Don’t overuse toilet paper
Don’t flush things that should not be flushed
Blown fuses
Make sure light switch is turned off before replacing bulb
Common Household Tools
Hammer , Screwdriver , Adjustable wrench, Plunger, Long-nose pliers, Tape measure, Hack saw, Cross cut saw, Electric drill, Electricity tester, Flashlight
Make sure you have a toolbox to hold everything!
SMART HOUSE
• Saves energy and electricity!
• Central system for lights – come on and go off at a certain time
• Energy efficient appliances.
Teen Living 14.02 Demonstrate Ways to Enhance Living Space
Bell Ringer:
What is your favorite color? Why do you like it? How does it make you feel?
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What is your least favorite color? Why don’t you like it? How does it make you feel?
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The RECIPE for success with interior design…
• Remember the Elements and Principles of Design?
• The Elements of Design are like the ingredients…they can compliment one another or work together.
• The Principles of Design are like the directions…they show how to combine the ingredients together to make something pleasing.
• Focal point – an area of interest – the first thing you notice in a room. Symmetrical balance – the same on both sides
Asymmetrical – same weight of objects on both sides, but unevenly distributed
Radial balance – balance arranged in a circular pattern with one central object in the middle
Careers in the field of Interiors and Living Spaces
• Interior Designer – reads and understands blueprints.
• Entrepreneur – starts their own business.
• Real Estate Agent – must get along with people well.
• Repair person
• Architect – draws blueprints
• Carpenter
• Plumber
• Drafter
