Home security tips: bolster doors and locks for protection
Police and security studies show many burglaries are opportunistic and no force entries occur often. Use single cylinder deadbolts with reinforced strike plates and three inch screws, keep keys secure, and upgrade doors frames and hardware. Add keyed garage and indoor doors, use peepholes, and avoid hiding spare keys in obvious places.
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Planning a Remodeling Project for Value and Satisfaction
Planning guarantees remodeling success by outlining whether to DIY or hire pros. Start with a home inventory and wish list, then consult architects or designers if walls move or space changes occur. Choose four or five contractors, compare bids, check credentials, request references, and insist on a written contract detailing costs and payment terms.
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Protecting Your Children As Home Safety Zone Guide
A home safety guide for parents outlines steps to shield children from accidents. It emphasizes child perspective checks, corner guards, outlet covers, cord management, window locks, kitchen and bathroom safety, nursery standards, crib hazards, window decals, smoke alarms, and stairs gates to reduce injuries and fatalities among preschoolers and school-age children.
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