Summer often means family visits, weekend guests, and grandchildren filling spare bedrooms that may have sat mostly unused for months. While many homeowners focus on fresh linens, clean floors, and decorative touches, they often overlook hidden risks that can lead to injuries or emergencies. Guest rooms can contain safety hazards that aren’t immediately obvious because the people using them are unfamiliar with the space. A room that feels perfectly safe to you may present unexpected challenges for older relatives, young children, or overnight visitors navigating the home in the dark. Here are seven things you need to check before your guests arrive for their stay.
