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Ways To Protect Your Home From A Fire

Home is where the heart is and you sure don’t want your home to go up in flames because you didn’t take the proper precautions to protect your home from a fire. Although it will cost you some time and money to make your home safe, it is well worth it. Think about all the expenses you would face if your house burned down, not to mention the potential dangers to yourself and your loved ones. Why not choose option one and make your home safe? Here are some ways you can do just that:

Install an Alarm System

A great way to protect your home in case of fire is to invest in a wireless fire alarm system. You can check out a variety of wireless alarm systems by checking out http://www.sdfirealarms.co.uk/fire-protection/radio-wireless-fire-alarms.html.

Buy Fire Extinguishers

You can buy small sized fire extinguishers that you can put in a few key places in your home including your kitchen, garage, and maybe in an upstairs room if you have two storeys. They are not very expensive and can be purchased at any major hardware store. Most of them also come with a mounting device to allow you to attach the fire extinguisher to a counter, etc. Make sure that everyone in your home knows where each one is located and be sure to show everyone how they work as well.

July 14, 2013

Household

5 Simple And Affordable Home Security Options

When it comes to protecting one’s home and family, most people will go to any length to ensure safety and security, even if it means spending a boatload of money. Of course, this may not be necessary if you live in a relatively safe area to begin with, but even those who purchase property in a gated community may worry that their affluence will bring the unwanted attention of unsavory types looking to capitalize on criminal pursuits that include robbery or kidnapping. And while you can certainly shell out the dough to install surveillance cameras and hire a home security force, this really isn’t necessary for the average household. In fact, there are plenty of desirable options for home security that you can implement on your own without spending major money in the process. Here are just a few you’ll want to consider.

Solar powered flood lights. These lighting fixtures attach to the exterior of your home and soak up the energy of the sun throughout the day. At night, they will flare to life whenever motion is detected, flooding the area with light and hopefully scaring off any would-be intruders. The great thing is that they’re not terribly pricy to begin with and they won’t cost you any extra over the long haul because they pull their power from the sun. Of course, limited sunlight in your area could render them useless and sensitive motion detectors might pick up animal movements, but solar powered flood lights are certainly a simple and affordable option to explore.

March 3, 2013