08/24/2026
🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL. BACK INDOORS. BACK TO BASEMENT SAFETY.
Late August means routines are changing. Kids are heading back to school, some are leaving for college, summer vacations are winding down, and before long we’re all spending a lot more time inside.
For many families, that means the basement starts getting used a lot more.
The kids hang out down there. Friends come over. Football season starts. Movie nights move downstairs. Basements become playrooms, bedrooms, gyms, offices and family rooms.
So here’s something every homeowner should think about:
If there was a fire or emergency and the basement stairs were blocked, how would everyone get out?
That’s what egress is really about.
Egress means a safe way out. Egress saves lives.
We put together a new article about why late summer and the start of the school year are a perfect time to take another look at basement safety.
👇 Read the full article below.
Safety comes first. The added sunlight, fresh air, convenience, code compliance, home value and peace of mind are all great benefits, but nothing is more important than giving your family a safe way out.
The most important part of an escape plan is the way out.