Mina Starsiak Hawk is the star of HGTV's hit renovation show Good Bones. What are the most important places to childproof in a house? I can't afford to spend a lot right now, but I'm hoping to add items incrementally as I can afford to buy more. I would start with your electrical outlets. I just bought a pack of 100 simple outlet covers. Basic baby gates would be my next suggestion. You don't need anything fancy – just functional and they'll do the job until your kids are mid-toddler age. You can avoid cabinet locks if you're fine with your kids getting into those items; move your chemicals and breakables up top, and leave pans, pots and Tupperware in lower, accessible cabinets.