Home Security Guide (Page 14)
Top 5 Safety Tips For Your Christmas Lighting
Christmas lights are key in creating the festive, welcoming atmosphere that characterises Christmas. The last thing you want is for an unexpected fire or electrical short to occur as a result of your Christmas lighting. Fortunately, such accidents are usually preventable. Here are our top five safety tips for your Christmas lighting. Get lab tested Christmas lights Not all Christmas lights are... ❯❯❯
Five security measures to consider when renovating a property
When it comes round to renovating an old property you shouldn’t just think about structural and aesthetic alterations but also consider whether there are any new security measures you can include in the process. As you make changes around the building, the opportunity to install new security features often arises and should be taken advantage of. Whether you’re renovating your own home or... ❯❯❯
De-Stress Your Home With These Simple Tips
Home is where you are supposed to relax and enjoy your free time. Sadly, for many of us the home has now become a place where tensions can be increased. There are all sorts of contributing factors as to why this may happen. It could be cold callers, salesmen knocking on the door, nuisance neighbours, or difficult teens. While not all problems can be simply removed, there are a few ways you can... ❯❯❯
5Home Safety and Security Tips for Young Children
Of all of the places in the world where we want our children to feel secure, our homes would have to go on the top of the list. And with good reason. It’s the place where they eat, where they sleep, where they bathe and where they play. Yet even with our love, affection and a constant eye, it’s still important to have some home safety tips in place just for (extra) precaution’s sake. If you... ❯❯❯
6 Window Treatments to Prevent Sneaky Neighbors from Spying on Your Family
Have you ever had that neighbor? You know the one — always in your business, looking at your house from the street, possibly even looking in your window? Keep that neighbor out of your business and out of your life with these window treatments. Wood Blinds for French Door Windows Image via Flickr by Andy Melton Wooden blinds are perfect for French door windows. These blinds feature small... ❯❯❯
Insuring Your Flood Risk Home
We might have just had a particularly dry July, but wet weather is becoming an increasing problem for many householders in the UK. Flash floods after storms are becoming annual news stories, complete with TV news footage of helicopter evacuations and the resulting damage to homes. One in six of us live in an area at high risk of flooding, and while most of those that do will never actually see a... ❯❯❯
Don't Lose Your Top During Australia's Storm Season
Sydney’s Macquarie University found that natural weather patterns pose a substantial threat to structures in the Land Down Under. Hailstorms, rain and high winds damage cause Australian residents to experience roof leaks, tears and cosmetic dents. Companies specialising in roof maintenance Perth stay busy due to the country’s severe storms. Despite the common occurrence of roof mishaps, there are... ❯❯❯
5 Easy and Effective Ways to Safeguard Your Home Before Taking a Big Trip
As many people are taking advantage of the last remaining warm weeks of the summer season, burglars are also rubbing their hands together in excitement for the potential bounties that hundreds of empty homes can provide. In fact, August is one of the busiest months for home burglars. If you don’t want to become another statistic, it is important to make sure your home is safe and secure. In fact,... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Social Media Tactics to Deter Burglars
Burglary of the home invasion type is not unheard of; the practice has been around since people began to have homes. But these days there is also a slightly more frightening form of robbery that is bolstered by the anonymity of virtual space. And identity theft is probably even more common, and potentially more harmful, than physical burglary. That said, you’re probably not keen to experience... ❯❯❯
A Guide to Becoming an Electrician
Budding electricians will have no doubt completed a relevant course or apprenticeship in the field, learning techniques on how to install and repair stationary machinery, complete wiring jobs, repair circuit boards and other such electrical tasks. However, becoming an electrician requires more than the relevant knowledge. Specific equipment is needed to fulfil certain tasks required, as well... ❯❯❯
