First Alert Home Safety Pack

Paper - A thin sheet mainly used for writing. Available in a variety of colours. Made mainly from wood pulp.

Battery - A device used for the storage of electricity

Plastic - A generic term for a synthetic product used in the manufacture of products

Alarm - A device which emits a sound at a pre-set time/event

Cm - Centimetres, one centimetre is equal to 10 milimetres

Carbon - A common element, in its simplest form is coal. The element can take different form from hard diamonds through graphite to soft carbon

Button - A round or square object used for fastening clothing or other items

Oil - A hydrophobic liquid with high carbon and hydrogen content. Has many variations including; cooking oils, petrochemical oils, essential oils.

button - A small fastener used on clothing to secure two pieces of fabric together.

Wood - A hard material found in trees. Used for tool making, fuel and construction.

Size - is the measurement of how big an object is in space.

Safety - prevents damage being caused.

Fire - the release of energy through heat and light.

Install - A process of putting materials together to create a finished product.

Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

B&Q are the largest home improvement retail company in Europe with 350 stores in the UK and 60 stores internationally. They sell a range of DIY products for home improvement, and have a product range of over 40,000 items. The first B&Q store was opened in 1969, within 10 years they had 26 stores nationwide. Most branches of B&Q are warehouse style stores that house all the products in store available for customers to take home straight away. They sell kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, storage and shelving, garden buildings and furniture, heating equipment, decorating supplies, building materials, electrical appliances and power tools. Many branches also have garden centres selling a variety of plants, shrubs and accessories. Their staff are knowledgeable and are on hand to help customers achieve their home improvement goals. Their website at diy.com has a wealth of help and advice available, and allows customers to order online for home delivery, or store pick up. The brand are also popular with trade customers and have opened several trade counters throughout the UK.