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Personal Safety & Security : Home & Garden
Protecting Your Business
If you run a business you are responsible not just for the product that is housed inside your building but also the workers and customers that inhabit it.Because of this it is important to make sure you have a good security video camera system in place by a company who knows what they are doing.
How to Control Bugs That Collect on Outdoor Lights
Insects, such as moths and flies, use outdoor lights as navigational aids and for safety against predators. Since outdoor porch lights are usually located next to entrances, insects can quickly invade a home or building as soon as the door opens. Insects also tend to invade homes through windows nea
How to Find Stuff to Organize My House
Organizing a house is much easier when you have the right tools. Once you have your belongings sorted and stacked, decluttered and culled, you need products designed to keep them that way. Otherwise, they might fall back into the same disorder as before. Whether you save old shoe boxes to hold schoo
How to Build an Affordable Green House
A greenhouse is an enclosed environment designed to grow plants. A greenhouse allows plants to grow unaffected by external factors such as rainfall and adverse weather conditions. You can make an affordable greenhouse from recycled materials and a few building materials that will allow you to grow h
Municipalities Responding to False Alarms
In Corvallis, Oregon police responded to more than 465 calls last year as the result of triggered alarm systems at businesses and residents. That would be good news if the majority of triggers represe
How to Kill and Prevent Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants can do a lot of damage to wood, outside and inside. These pest don't work the same as termites, as carpenter ants don't actually eat the wood. They damage it by making their nest. Imagine an ant farm, then imagine all that maze like construction tunneled throughout the wood of your
Turmeric & Pepper to Get Rid of Ants
Ants are often on the prowl for food and water, and they may be finding what they want in your kitchen or pantry. The best method for handling ants is to prevent infestations in the first place. Wipe up spills, especially those of sticky foods such as honey, and keep your kitchen counters and floors
How to Treat a New Cast Iron Pan
Cast iron pans have been popular cookware for generations. They conduct heat exceptionally well, heat evenly and last virtually forever. They are versatile because they can be used on the stove top or in the oven. Foods don't stick to properly seasoned cast iron pans, which means you don't need to u
Definition of Metal Halide
Metal-halide lighting is a type of light source used in a variety of applications. It produces a large amount of quality light without being a huge, bulky light bulb.
Motion Detector Camera - Uses and Considerations Before Buying
Several years ago, a motion detection camera used to be the stuff of science fiction movies. Today, it is not so weird to have one installed right inside your own hallway. It can be connected to an alarm and can become one of the most useful components of a home or office security system.
How to Find If a Plumbing Company in Honolulu Has a Current License
Plumbing jobs are not worth taking a risk on. If you need to hire a plumbing company, make sure the plumber working for you is a professional working for a licensed company. Any plumber working in Honolulu must be licensed through the state of Hawaii. Licenses can only be renewed for a two-year peri
Tips on Moving into Your First House
Home sweet home!home sweet home image by David Dorner from Fotolia.comMoving into your first home is a major transition that brings on both stress and excitement. Essential items such as cookware and cups are vital to ensure a smooth transition into your house. Plan ahead of time before...
How to Cut a Hole in Porcelain
Drilling through porcelain requires different equipment and techniques than drilling through wood. You need a diamond-tipped drill to make a small hole or a diamond-edged saw for a larger hole. These items can be purchased at your local hardware or home improvement store.
What is a Locksmith?
How does one get a locksmith degree? While it is true that there are self-professed locksmiths who know their craft very well and carry their own business successfully even without a proper locksmith certification, many states in the US require locksmiths to have a license.
How to Create a Phone Tree
A phone tree is an organized system in which a group of people get across urgent information in a speedy and orderly fashion. With a phone tree, one person is responsible for calling a few others, who then in turn are responsible for calling others to spread information. This gets the word out much
CCTV Cameras Installation
CCTV Security Cameras System is a popular and effective component to add to your home security system. If a break-in occurs in your home, cameras make it easier to see how the issue occurred and ...
Solar Energy for Heating Houses
The sun generates enormous amounts of energy, some of it in the form of light and some in the form of thermal or heat energy. The proper design elements or technology can capture the thermal energy of the sun and use it for home heating. Taking advantage of solar energy for home heating allows the h
Nevada's Energy Star Homes
An Energy Star home is the one that qualifies for the U.S. government Energy Star certification, after fulfilling certain conditions to become more energy efficient and easier on the environment.
Boosting Your Home Security in Three Effective Ways
One of the most important things to consider when constructing the house is the security system. This is to avoid crime and accident-related problems in the future. This article provides suggested ways to improve it.
Plant Safety Checklist
Although plants can bring joy and beauty to your home, they can also pose as a safety hazard, warns the Oregon Health & Science University. Compare your plants against a safety checklist of common potential safety issues to ensure your chosen vegetation poses no risk to you and your...