home safety tips: Burglary 101
- 09/12/08 03:35 AM
Statistics indicate that three out of four U.S. homes will be burglarized in the next 20 years, according to the Burglary Prevention Council, BPC. The average property loss in a burglary exceeds $1,000, not to mention the damage from vandalism. Before you head out the door, take a moment to secure your home, using these security tips. Keep all doors and windows closed and securely fastened. Doors should have deadbolt locks with 1-inch throw and reinforced strike plate with 3-inch screws. All windows should have window locks. Secure your sliding glass door. Place a metal rod or plywood in the track … (0 comments)
home safety tips: Remote-Controlled Lighting
- 08/07/08 02:43 AM
In the past, if you wanted automated-controlled lighting or the ability to raise, lower and turn on or off lights in your home, you would have to either upgrade all of the wiring in your home or use the existing power lines to send messages to specially equipped light fixtures and other "smart" devices. Because of improvements in wireless and power-line technology, it's now easier and more affordable to control all of your existing lighting from just about anywhere, according to www.thisoldhouse.com. You can turn on table lamps, dim overhead lights and spotlight a specific photo or artwork in one easy step. There … (1 comments)
home safety tips: Kitchen Safety
- 06/27/08 01:50 AM
Use the following checklist, with tips from the Home Safety Council, as a guide to keep your family safe from kitchen hazards. Store harmful products in their original containers and away from food. Do not transfer poisonous or caustic products to drinking glasses, pop bottles or other food containers. Post the poinson control hotline (1-800-222-1222) and other emergency numbers near every phone. Store knives and sharp objectsout of the reach of children. Wear gloves and masks when using harsh products. Do not mix products together to avoid dangerous reactions. Put away products promptly after use and wipe up spills immediately. Keep kitchen … (0 comments)
home safety tips: Home Safety Tips for Sellers
- 01/29/08 03:15 AM
Obivously an unoccupied house can be a target for burglars. Of nearly all the burglaries reported in 2006, an estimated 66 percent occurred in private residences. Most occurred during the day when the house was unoccupied. As a real estate agent, this knowledge can perhaps be used to help convince sellers who might have already moved out to take the leap and do some home maintenance even though the aren't staying living in the home. An abandoned property may be a prime target, especially one with little curb appeal. Some tips to pass on might be: Continuing with yard maintenanceRemoving dead plants from around the front entrance or … (0 comments)
Statistics indicate that three out of four U.S. homes will be burglarized in the next 20 years, according to the Burglary Prevention Council, BPC. The average property loss in a burglary exceeds $1,000, not to mention the damage from vandalism.
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