Ally's Survival Guide : Part One

How not to break your legs if you have to jump out of a first floor window. Of course I am not suggesting you do this for fun. Close your eyes and imagine a Johnny type character from the Shining or (heaven forbid) fire.

• Put the window through by wrapping your arm with a towel and smash all the excess glass away (not sure how this works with double glazing though.. hmmmm)
• Soften your landing. Throw all your clothes, pillows, cushions and bedroom mattress on top.
• Now for your big moment. Get onto the ledge and lower yourself out as as far as you can. Try to keep your feet together when you land as this is less likely to break ankles.

Do this and you have a good chance of walking away (apparently).