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  • Changing Your Locks For Improved Security  By : Eric J. Slarkowski
    Changing your locks may sound like a simple task, but this is true only if you know what you are doing. There are many different styles of handles on the market. The locking mechanisms on certain styles vary and each has a unique function. If you are going to change your locks, be sure to know what type works best and why. Here is some useful information on styles and basics of changing a lock. Knowing what the lock is used for is important in finding the style that best meet...
  • Violent Home Invasion! Can The City Keep Its People Safe?  By : Dwayne Stoltzfus - GuardianAlarms.net
    Anyone who’s been around for a few years can probably remember a time when leaving your doors and windows unlocked was considered normal. I can personally remember, not that long ago, driving down a neighborhood street and seeing several open garage doors, many of which didn’t even have a car in the driveway. It didn’t take very long for things to change here in what I would consider the extremely friendly and neighborly city of Dallas. At just a glance, one might say, tha...
  • What makes a Taser better than a stun gun?  By : Jared Kelley
    A really good question that gets asked almost daily. There’s only fifty thousand volts that run through the probes of a Taser, but there are stun guns that have voltage that go all the way up to one million.
  • Check Your Window Hardware  By : Ken Morris
    When you think of your shutters, the last thing that you are concerned about is the shutter hinges. Well this is a completely wrong approach. In most cases we do not even consider them since it is very rare that the shutters are used or moved and as long as the hinge works, we are happy. Well this should just not be the case. The shutter hinges that are available now are state of the art and much more visually appealing than their predecessors. In most cases we do not ev...
  • Are Your Home Secure? – Simple And Effective Home Security Tips  By : Martin Nieuwoudt
    Being secure in your own home is a high priority for most people. The thought of someone violating your home is a fearful and disturbing thought, and the necessary precautions should be taken to prevent this.

    Your home can be made much safer by taking some simple steps, and best of all these steps are either free or very inexpensive. Here are some simple and easy to use home security tips:

    · Having too much landscaping and vegetation in your garden can provide places fo...
  • About IR 747 pro infrared FLIR camera system  By : SevenbInfrared
    IR747 thermal imaging camera can be configured to operate in a wide variety of application such as Research and development, energy audits, condition monitoring, Predictive and preventive maintenance, surveillance and security, Homeland Defense HD security FLIR imaging and thermal heat pattern profiling.
  • Today's Flashlights are Going High Tech  By : Tony King
    The days of the simple D-cell battery flashlight you keep on hand for when the power goes out are long gone. Today you can find high tech flashlights that are more powerful and offer much more in terms of durability and usefulness. One company that leads the pack is Surefire.
  • Swimming Pool Safety Covers And Accessory Advice  By : Zhang Xiao Hong
    A swimming pool can be a very hazardous place for people and animals of any age, but is especially dangerous where children are involved. As a swimming pool owner you have to be aware of the risks and take extra precautions especially for the sake of children.

    Here are a few swimming pool safety tips for parents of kids.

    It Is Never All Right To Leave Your Child Unattended - Ever. no matter what the age, you should never leave your child in the pool unattended without y...
  • General Consumer Product Safety  By : Sandra B. Worthington, Attorney
    Statistical Facts:

    • More than 200,000 children go to the U.S. hospital emergency rooms annually with injuries associated with playground equipment (1).

    • In 2005 over 40,000 people went to the U.S. hospital emergency room with injuries associated with riding scooters (1).

    • Beware of non-CPSC complying rattles for children, often sold as party favors or as decorations, which may be small enough for a child to swallow or inhale (2).

    • Strings, cords, necklaces, ri...
  • Protecting Your Family During A Break In  By : Jill Steele
    Police departments, defense training professionals and citizen safety groups all agree on several fundamentals when it comes to dealing with intruders. Use this information to develop a safety plan.
  • Keep A Clean Chimney For A Smoke Free Fire  By : Eric J. Slarkowski
    A cold winter day and it would be great to have a nice fire in the fireplace, but the last time you used it you had too much smoke. You can fix your smoky fireplace with a few steps with these tips.

    In addition to being an annoying nuisance, a smoky fireplace can ruin your carpets, drapes and discolor the paint on your walls. Most importantly, it is very unhealthy to breathe in this smoke, especially for children, the elderly or anyone with allergies.

    The first step i...
  • Home Security Equipment Explained  By : Barbara Anderson
    Home security equipment used to be a luxury reserved for the rich and famous; but these days, countless companies provide average homeowners with reliable security systems. While the equipment can vary depending on the company or manufacturer, all systems are comprised of the same basic equipment.

    1. Keypad: This is a small box with a numbered faceplate that performs two main functions: to initiate security commands, and to display the status of the security system. Keypad...
  • ADT Security Services Has Top Of The LIne Wireless Sensors  By : Julia Hall
    A good security system can be the assurance needed for peace of mind whether you are at home or away from home. An alarm system monitored by ADT Security provides the 24-hour monitoring necessary to bring you comfort and reassurance that all family members and belongings are safe.
  • Fireplace safety tips  By : fox
    As cooler evenings return to the home, many people enjoy warming up in front of a cozy fireplace. In such condition , proper fireplace safety is extremely important to keep your family safe and warm by following these fireplace safety tips

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