How A Fire Extinguisher Works

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jQetHlv4y-8?fs=1" width="400"></iframe></div><br /><br />A fire extinguisher is an absolute necessity in any home or office. While there's a good chance that the extinguisher will sit on the wall for years, collecting dust, it could end up saving your property and even your life. Find out how these essential devices kill flames in this HowStuffWorks video.

How A Fire Extinguisher Works

A fire extinguisher is an absolute necessity in any home or office. While there's a good chance that the extinguisher will sit on the wa...

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Summer Home Security

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/utsAsMlq6Hc?fs=1" width="400"></iframe></div><br /><br />Some tips on securing your home for the summer.

Summer Home Security

Some tips on securing your home for the summer.

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Home Security - More Than Just A Burglar Alarm System

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNXcNNWk6D02wAnDzXDZZOG-jnQntRMoh5y1q37p9s3BjrVFweEfOadyJjCfz5OYN8_-hL7-al8NqmfN0qC_rIX-w6guMe1qa28YaPc6act-haUP9H6mLyQQZcdvJhB0_x6yGPZDOMA/s1600/011810_home_security.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNXcNNWk6D02wAnDzXDZZOG-jnQntRMoh5y1q37p9s3BjrVFweEfOadyJjCfz5OYN8_-hL7-al8NqmfN0qC_rIX-w6guMe1qa28YaPc6act-haUP9H6mLyQQZcdvJhB0_x6yGPZDOMA/s200/011810_home_security.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />A lot of homeowners think twice about installing a home alarm system in their houses. Some think that it's just not worth the trouble while others believe that the cost is too much to bear. They just rely on a plain old fence to ward off any home invaders or any other potential threats they may encounter. A home security system is not just an alarm system, as it does not only alert you but will definitely save you and your family's lives.<br /><br />No chance of invasion. The primary benefit of having home security system installed in your home is the intricate features it has in enveloping your entire home with an anti-burglary system. This means that no matter what angle a potential threat enters from, the security system will go off. Of course, this depends on what time of home security you get. These days, no one is ever safe. As much as you may want to think that your neighborhood is a secure area, an intruder will always find a way to get to your home. When you have a home security system, it also wards off anybody who has a common sense in recognizing the equipment you have. They will not even attempt to enter your home knowing that you have top notch home security.<br /><br />The safety it provides. Most home security systems not only sound off alarms, but also alerts the company that provided you with it of a potential breach. If you aren't familiar with the process, once the alarm goes off, the system sets off a notification in which the security company will be alerted. You will be contacted to see if everything is all right and if it's not, law enforcement will be sent to check out your home. Now that's a security feature for you! Whether you are home or outside the city, you can be sure that your home will remain safe from any intruders.<br /><br />Saving lives. Think about an instance that you have fallen asleep. You will not know, without home security, that an intruder is already in your home and presents himself as a danger to your family. You may never know what is happening until it is already too late. With a home security system, the lives of your loved ones as well as yours will be saved. By alerting the authorities of potential threat, a lot of harm can be avoided from happening.<br /><br />You can never really put a price tag on the safety of your family. While you may think that the cost is too much, the value of your family is even greater than that of a substantial amount. You would be actually spending more if damage is done and theft happens in your home than it is to set up a home security system.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6239996</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Ensure the safety of your family and home by having <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Safe Side Security Inc.</span>, install a home security system in your home! We were established in Davis, California in 1983. For the past 26 years, we have provided design, installation, monitoring, servicing and inspections of security and fire alarm systems. We are the "local" company serving Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, Solano Counties and the surrounding areas. As active members in the Sacramento Area Alarm Association and the California Alarm Association, we continue to work with our fire departments and law enforcement agencies on local and national industry issues.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1-800-794-7575</span></i></b></div>

Home Security - More Than Just A Burglar Alarm System

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Jon Douglas Rainey From It Takes A Thief

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WgPEhYQo7P4?fs=1" width="400"></iframe></div><br /><br />JDR, from It takes a thief, on Fox News Feb. 3, 2007, talks about ways to keep your home safe from thieves.

Jon Douglas Rainey From It Takes A Thief

JDR, from It takes a thief, on Fox News Feb. 3, 2007, talks about ways to keep your home safe from thieves.

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How Well Do Home Security Alarm Systems Work?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pcbjW86k_uPhqM5QiBx5nj7QpheFhJLDIjnaLslrwSEYiU3Km-3ISAPZpYUUhpYEq8NiTv9-zwI8zWcsrOfAnbee3BYyWfHHPf6EqW8R1mH7pmHw3Cn8YYOpBP2jHk697ZpFsYKYEg/s1600/burglar_alarm.53164143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pcbjW86k_uPhqM5QiBx5nj7QpheFhJLDIjnaLslrwSEYiU3Km-3ISAPZpYUUhpYEq8NiTv9-zwI8zWcsrOfAnbee3BYyWfHHPf6EqW8R1mH7pmHw3Cn8YYOpBP2jHk697ZpFsYKYEg/s200/burglar_alarm.53164143.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />Do they actually do anything to protect your home? Do I even need a home alarm? I have been asked these questions by a lot of people. The answer is relatively easy for me to answer because of how security systems work. Depending on your security company and the system you use, in most cases security alarms are more reliable now than ever, making them best able to protect your home in the best way possible.<br /><br />Security systems can function in many different capacities. They do not serve one function alone. Alarms work as a preventative measure as well as an alarm to alert when break-ins do occur. To start off with when a burglar knows an alarm system is in place they usually avoid the home. It is a great deterrent to criminals. Most people who know there is a chance of being caught will take another route.<br /><br />To advertise that you have an alarm your security company will issue you security decals and signs to place around your home. I've known people who do not place them up in their windows because they feel they look tacky. While that may be true, security decals have been proven to add to home security. Because alarms do such a good job at scaring off potential burglars, many people use decals around their home even when they do not have a security alarm.<br /><br />Security systems also add protection to your home if someone does decide to break inside. An alarm automatically goes off, alerting your security company who is monitoring the home. If you cannot be reached, emergency personnel are alerted of the break-in within moments. This drastically cuts down the amount of time a burglar has in your home, and raises the chances that they will get caught.<br /><br />Security alarms are more reliable now than ever. Due to advancements in home security technology there are lower false alarms. Configurations are made now so that pets no longer set off alarms when you are away from home. Security systems do not just protect your home against break-ins. They can also protect your home against fires and gas leaks. If your family is not at home and a fire breaks out, this can be a real asset.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/3955356</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Keep your family and home safe by having a security system installed by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Safe Side Security, Inc</span>.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>For the past 26 years, we have provided design, installation, monitoring, servicing and inspections of security and fire alarm systems. We are the "local" company serving Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, Solano Counties and the surrounding areas. Our success is a result of the thousands of satisfied customers who use our services daily, and are pleased with the results. Service is a high priority, with technicians on call 24 hours a day.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">1-800-794-7575</span></b></i></div>

How Well Do Home Security Alarm Systems Work?

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors Now Required By Law

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2b6Xr-9AeBtC41LJAYYO_YW71NJgiIiFUhldzU5BLs9ymC18m6U9SMwta-DmtB4W2nOaJpv6XR8_fBDzP2qIZIjzTPiabkwv5e5iUYofSwN7dH5EE4SZQiR4xAuu2rwtPH_A8IeQ8nQ/s1600/carbon-monoxide-detector-50462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2b6Xr-9AeBtC41LJAYYO_YW71NJgiIiFUhldzU5BLs9ymC18m6U9SMwta-DmtB4W2nOaJpv6XR8_fBDzP2qIZIjzTPiabkwv5e5iUYofSwN7dH5EE4SZQiR4xAuu2rwtPH_A8IeQ8nQ/s200/carbon-monoxide-detector-50462.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />Single family home owners will be required to install carbon monoxide detectors starting July 2011, by a recent bill (Senate Bill No. 183) signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas, that can cause death if breathed in a closed environment. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is produced when any fossil fuel such as gas, coal, oil or wood is burnt without enough oxygen. Carbon Monoxide is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it is virtually undetectable without using detection technology.<br /><br />A side note, if you are ever operating machinery that produces exhaust in your house, make sure to open the windows to get outside air ventilation. I heard a story of a construction company worker who was running a gas fueled generator inside a home during a remodel that died from CO poisoning, it's very dangerous!<br /><br />According to the statistics, up to 40 California residents die each year from CO poisoning. These deaths are avoidable. Symptoms of CO Poisoning:<br /><br />Drowsiness<br /><br />Headaches<br /><br />Visual Problems<br /><br />Dry Throat<br /><br />Nausea<br /><br />Vomiting<br /><br />These symptoms are very similar to flu like symptoms. Quickly identifying if you are experiencing CO poisoning can save your life.<br /><br />A carbon Monoxide Detector is relatively inexpensive and can be purchased for under $30. Many carbon Monoxide detector's also double as smoke detector's so it is quite easy to retrofit.<br /><br />Carbon Monoxide Detectors will be required in all Single Family homes that have a fossil-fuel burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage. July 1, 2011. Some common sources of CO in the home include open flames, space heaters, water heaters, blocked chimneys or running a car inside the garage.<br /><br />Landlord of residential rental units will be required to comply with the Carbon Monoxide Detector law by Jan. 1, 2013.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6279318</span>

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Now Required By Law

Single family home owners will be required to install carbon monoxide detectors starting July 2011, by a recent bill (Senate Bill No. 183) s...

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Lock Bumping and Bump Keys

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hr23tpWX8lM?fs=1" width="400"></iframe></div><br />A WMC-TV 5 video! PeiferLock.com says, "buy better locks and protect yourself from thieves using the lock bumping technique." WMC-TV 5 investigates the lock bumping threat. PeiferLock.com adds, "If you are a victim of lock bumping, you may not be able to collect from your insurance because there is no sign of forced entry."

Lock Bumping and Bump Keys

A WMC-TV 5 video! PeiferLock.com says, "buy better locks and protect yourself from thieves using the lock bumping technique." WMC-...

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