The Front Door Knocks at Night - What Should You Do?

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Many robberies and home invasions are carried out by simply knocking on the front door and waiting for the occupant to open the door. There is no need to break the door down, pick the lock or enter through a window in many cases. So what are some home security considerations? Do you need a peep hole

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Big Black Ants

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Large black ants like carpenter ants can destroy your home.ants on the flower image by Aleksander Kostuch from Fotolia.comIf big black ants have invaded your home, chances are that they are carpenter ants, which are very destructive to a home. They don't eat the wood of your house;...

Creating an Efficient Intruder Alarm System

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Any efficient intruder alarm ensures you will have a warning should someone attempt to enter your house. There are various types of intruder alarms, yet none is 100 percent effective on their own. Using a combination of various types of intruder alarms could very well be the most assured way to prot

What Are the Benefits of Kitchen Paper Rolls?

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A roll of paper towels is still something you're bound to find in nearly every kitchen in America.sauber image by victoria p. from Fotolia.comA roll of paper towels is something you're bound to find in nearly every kitchen in America. While standard kitchen paper towel rolls are becoming...

Will Deer Eat Blueberry Plants?

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According to the University of Massachusetts Extension, deer eat over 700 species of plants, and that includes blueberries. In fact it is one of their preferred plants, along with other fruit plantings. Because homeowners should know that deer will help themselves to the plantings, they should equal

Senior Home Repair Grants

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Several grants help seniors with home repair expenses.senior with glasses image by Dumitrescu Ciprian from Fotolia.comIn tough economic times, senior citizens can often experience financial strain that can make paying for home maintenance difficult. According to a 2009 CBS 2 Chicago...

Why Use Non-Lethal, Self Defense Products?

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People's response to this question is usually the first obvious one; you don't kill your attacker. This is correct, but there is an even more important reason to use non lethal, self defense products. This reason is not thought of as often but it is the most important of the reasons for me

How to Reset an Alarm System

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Home alarm systems are a valuable tool for keeping your home and possessions safe. Home alarm systems can run from inexpensive door alarm models to high-end systems that can respond to numerous break-in scenarios. You might be in the position of having to reset your home alarm system if you've recen

How to Set the Clock on a Viking Double Oven

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Founded in 1989, the Viking Range Corporation is a home appliance manufacturer that specializes in producing commercial-quality appliances for home use. The Viking double oven gives home chefs twice the oven space of single-oven models and is operated by a user-friendly electronic keypad. The electr

Tropical Depression and Storm Gordon is Growing

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There is no doubt tropical depression and tropical storm Gordon is growing and growing; but the question remains where on Earth is Gordon going? We know he keeps on blowing and the infrared images from NOAA and NASA have him glowing but the Super Computers have no idea where exactly he is going and

How to Get the Best Safe For Your Home

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A lot of people rent a safety deposit box to store their valuables as well as documents that they don't need on a day-to-day basis. However, as far as convenience is concerned, nothing beats having a safe at home. That's probably why many people like yourself are now considering buying a h

How to End Clutter and Organize Paper

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When it comes to sorting out clutter in your household, one of the worst culprits is extraneous paper. Leftover papers are generated by everything from junk mail to computer printouts to business and financial documents. Reduce or eliminate the paper clutter in your home by tackling the problem with

Home Organization Strategies

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Use baskets, bins, containers or any other storage items that work for you.wash basins and baskets image by dana nicolescu from Fotolia.comOrganizing your home may seem overwhelming if you look at it as one large project. Instead, implement a few strategies that aid you in organizing one...

Security Surveillance Systems For Peace of Mind

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I never considered myself an anxious person but when I experienced an unusual noise outside while home alone at night last week, my heart started beating rapidly and my anxiety level went out of control. I was afraid and if it wasn't for my security surveillance system, I don't know what I

Do You Know What Type of Security System You Need?

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Do you have a home security system? If not, why don't you? Everyday homes are broken into, and thing you worked for all your life. Your family's assets can be gone, and most likely, you'll never see them again. Or, if a few items should be found, they'll probably be broken or rui

Security Through Home Alarms

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You want to feel safe and secure in your home? In this case you should consider increasing your security through the installation of home alarms. Here's some further items to consider.

Security Camera System: Save Money on Insurance Premiums While Securing The Fort

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Maintaining your home security doesn't have to be a full-time job. However it is still very necessary to plan ahead to insure that any loophole is addressed from the onset rather than discovered later when it potentially too late.

How to Evaluate Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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Carbon monoxide is responsible for the deaths of approximately 500 people in the United States each year, according to Consumer Reports.org. Luckily, these deaths can be prevented with the installation of a carbon monoxide alarm in your home. Larger homes or homes with multiple floors should have mo

Do you need a Reliable Home Care Service?

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It is very important to hire a reliable and professional Home Care Agency. Having someone to rely on and knowing that they conduct themselves in a professional way will allow you to have a mind at pea

How Americans Can Go Green

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There are many ways for Americans to lessen their carbon footprint. While turning off lights and not wasting anything was important to parents and grandparents who lived through the Great Depression, living more gently on the earth has become important to younger generations. While some methods of g