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Worried About Safety? 3 Ways To Make Your Home Security System More Effective

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The thought of a potential burglary is enough to make any homeowner anxious, especially with small kids or older parents in the home. Having an effective home security system makes you feel safe and secure, whether you have alarms, video surveillance and night monitoring. But you can do a few things to make your home security system even more effective than it is. Add More Light To Your Outdoor Spaces…

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How to Increase the Level of Security Offered By Your Commercial Safe

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Some people may find it very expensive to buy a commercial safe that has a higher security rating due to budgetary constraints. However, there are ways to enhance the level of security offered by your current safe. This article discusses some of the extra protective features that can be added to your commercial safe by a locksmith. The Time Delay Feature Your commercial safe can be retrofitted with a time delay feature.…

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No, You Don't Need A Bathroom Medicine Cabinet

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Parents often believe the false misconception that the best place to store their prescription medicines is in the medicine cabinet that’s a common feature in many bathrooms. Here are two reasons why you need to get your meds out of the bathroom cabinet and into a portable medication lock box. Cool, Dry Place The moist and humid conditions that characterize bathroom areas can have a negative effect on prescription drugs stored in the medicine cabinet.…

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Some Questions You Might Have About Losing Your Car Keys

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If you’ve lost your car keys and don’t have a spare set, you can typically call one of the auto locksmiths in your area to come to your location and get you back into your car, and even give you a new set of keys. You may be worried about how they can do this if you have a very modern car with updated, nearly impenetrable locks, or a very old car that doesn’t even have a remote locking system.…

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Various Ways in Which a Locksmith Can Secure Your Residence

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When some homeowners consider emergency locksmith services, they tend to only think of the repair and replacement of their locks. However, these professionals are trained to perform an array of other services. By choosing the right locksmith, you can enhance the overall security of your home. This not only reduces the risk of potential burglaries, but it also can reduce the instances in which you require emergency locksmith services as your locking systems will be adequately maintained.…

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How to Add Matte Black Door Handles to Your Décor

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Some homeowners who have not remodeled their homes in a very long time may be unsure about how they can best incorporate the trendy matte black door handles into the existing features of their homes. This article discusses some suggestions that you can consider in order to show off those matte black door handles to maximum effect. Make Use of Contrast There may be no better way to make the new matte black door handles stand out other than contrasting them with a bright colour.…

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Keep It Dry: Five Essential Tips for Avoiding the Damaging Affects of Moisture in Your Gun Safe

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Excess moisture can cause the wood of your guns to rot and the metal to rust. Because of that, you need to keep moisture out of your gun safe. Here are some tips to help: 1. Invest in a waterproof safe. If you live in an area prone to flooding, plan to spend a bit extra when you buy your gun safe, and invest in a waterproof one. Ideally, you want it to be sealed when you close its door, and you want it to have a favourable water resistance rating.…

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2 Tips to Reduce or Prevent Lockout Incidents for Your Business Premises

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Business premise lockouts can happen for many reasons, from losing your keys to jammed locks. In any case, business lockouts are not only annoying and inconveniencing, they can also cause loss of revenue in the time it takes before you can get a locksmith in to remedy the situation. If you suffer frequent lockouts or want to reduce your chances of every getting one, consider these options below: Change your lock types…

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Students - How Secure Is Your Student House?

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For many young people, heading off to university and living in a shared student house is their first real taste of independence.  But what can you do to make sure that your stuff stays safe while you’re away attending classes or socialising?  Read on for some helpful advice on keeping your student house secure. Lock your doors Burglars tend to be opportunists, and an unlocked door or open window can be just too great a temptation for a passing thief.…

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3 Replacement Options for Commercial Glass Panes

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Commercial window glass can sustain damage due to accidental impact or even vandalism. The damage can be in form of cracks or even complete breakage of the glass. When this occurs in your premises, you should ensure that the problem is resolved immediately to avoid issues like reduced thermal insulation, invasion of the internal space by insects and lowered air quality due to dust. If possible, contact an emergency serviceperson immediately to seal and repair the damaged section.…

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