The Kitchen: The Most Dangerous Room in the House!

Despite reports you may have heard to the contrary the most dangerous room in most homes is the kitchen, at least from the earthquake damage point of view. If you look at quake aftermath pictures you will find lots and lots of kitchen pictures because the destruction is stunning. Most people literally just have to shovel them out and start all over. Some I talked to over the years not only had to replace appliances (on your own dime by the way, most insurance does not cover contents) but flooring as well. Why? Picture a delightful mixture of salsa, red wine and soy sauce, just to name a few crashed to the floor. Mix that with no water, I’m afraid to go back in my house for 3 days, and if I’m lucky and my bleach and ammonia from under the sink didn’t mix while they were slamming around the kitchen and I avoid that pesky toxic cloud. (Note to self: Move the drain cleaner)