Picture this: It's pitch black, the wind is howling outside, and you're wrapped up like a burrito, all set to drift into a blissful sleep. You’re just moments away from slipping into dreamland, convinced nothing could ruin this peaceful moment.

BUT, there’s one crucial detail you might be missing - something so simple, yet it could mean the difference between a peaceful night’s sleep and a potentially life-threatening situation.

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And believe it or not, only 30% of us currently do this!

So, what about you? Do you sleep with your bedroom door open or closed? If I left my door open, my dogs would wander all night, so I've been a door closed gal for a long while.

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If you said open, you're going to want to change that habit and quickly. It may just save your life!

Sleeping with your bedroom door closed greatly improves your chances of surviving a fire. Though it may feel counterintuitive, especially when considering a quick escape, research shows that a closed door during sleep is a vital safety precaution, according to Tuck.

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The door actually creates a barrier against deadly levels of carbon monoxide, smoke, and flames potentially saving someone’s life, especially if they are trapped.

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A nonprofit website called Close Your Door has shared several videos about just how fast the fire spreads when the doors are open and the alarming reality of how little time you have to escape your house once a fire starts.

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