Discover the 20 essential features that make a home safer, more accessible, and ready for every stage of life. Learn how to create a Forever Home that supports independence, comfort, and peace of mind.

After conducting Safe Home Assessments across Oregon, I've identified the products that show up again and again as simple, affordable wins for home safety. Here are my top 10 — from anti-slip tape and shower mats to night lights and fire extinguishers — with honest notes on what each one actually does and when you need more than a product to stay safe.