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Some Basic Information and Facts on Barking Dog Alarms

In today's struggling times, crime is at an all-time high. Who knows when someone will attempt to break into your house since this kind of thing occurs in all sorts of neighborhoods. You will need to protect your family as well as your house, and you can never be too cautious.

Tips To Stop AC Theft

If you have owned an investment property at any time in your life then I'm sure you've had an AC unit or two stolen. With the price of copper rising the demand for scrap copper is also rises. The quickest way for these low life's to get a quick buck is to steal copper from the ac unit

How to Decode a Master Lock

The Master Lock company has provided lock owners with a way to secure their belongings since 1921. Master Lock offers keyed padlocks and combination locks that have proven difficult to break into, resisting force such as a gunshot or bolt cutters. You may own a combination Master Lock, but you canno

DIY Mail Organizer

Incoming mail is one of the most common contributors to paper clutter in most homes. Every day the mail comes in, and it always seems to wind up in a pile on the kitchen counter or dining room table to be dealt with later. By the time you get around to dealing with it, the pile is overwhelming and y

How to Open a Brinks Lock If You Have the Combination

Brinks is a security company that manufactures locks and safes. You can use Brinks combination locks to keep your items secure. Brinks requires you to know the combination to open the locks and access your items. The combination and instruction manual are provided at the time of purchase. The Brinks

Stuffing and Packing a Box

The method of stuffing and packing a box will widely vary depending on the size and amounts of the contents you are placing in the box. You either will place all items in the middle of the box with insulated packing material or will stack each item individually once the items are protected with buff

How to Troubleshoot a Reverse Osmosis System

When troubleshooting a reverse osmosis water system, it’s important to understand what you may be looking at as the cause of the particular problem you‘re having. Although there can be other possible problems, the most common problem that people experience with their reverse osmosis syst

How to Kill Ant Hills in a Lawn

It's easy to walk out into your yard armed with large amounts of pesticides. You can quickly spray away an anthill. However, you usually end up killing everything in a small radius around the ant hill, including your lawn. You are also introducing harsh chemicals into areas enjoyed by your pets or c

Types of Closets

Closets are spaces in which items may be stored out of view in a house or apartment. Most closets have doors. There are a few different kinds of closets used for specific reasons in a home.

How to Clean a Loofa

Loofahs are a great addition to any shower kit, as they help with exfoliation and lathering with soap. Bacteria, however, like loofahs just as much you do, as they are a damp, shady place to grow and multiply. Take steps to regularly clean your loofah so that you get rid of all the bacteria living i

How to Troubleshoot a Black & Decker Home Cafe

Black & Decker is a brand name that is well-known for power tools, but also sells many other types of products. The Black & Decker product line includes selections for cleaning, kitchen appliances, and home and office accessories. The Black & Decker Home Café is a one-cup coffee maker that is

Commercial Security Cameras In Santa Rosa

Commercial security cameras in Santa Rosa are on hand at All-Guard Systems. We customize commercial surveillance systems for businesses, government agencies and schools.

Do I Really Need a Hidden Camera in My Home and/or Business?

A burglary in the US occurs every 12-13 seconds and takes the perpetrator as little as 1 minute to break in. Surveillance equipment is a "must" for any business and/or home owner. There is a wide variety of cameras and dvr systems available to the public at affordable prices.

Jar Opener Instructions

Vacuum-sealed jar lids are almost impossible to open. However, thanks to an invention called a jar opener, even the tightest lids pop off fast and with no strain to one's wrist. Jar openers come in two types, electric and manual. Decide on the type that best suits your needs. Make sure the jar opene

The Safety of Biometric Gun Safes

Purchasing or owning a firearm is a big responsibility that requires the individual to practice safety diligently especially if you have children in the home. Unfortunately, when it comes to protecting your family from intruders you're put in a sticky situation with how and where to store your

White picket fencing

White picket fencing is a type of fencing that low cost and durable. It is easy to install and well-liked by many people.