Safety / Security

Safety Tips for Scaffolding Workers
by Boris Dzhingarov on Oct 27, 2015
It can be very dangerous to work on a scaffold, particularly if the structure doesn’t comply with the set safety standards. It is vital that you know the various safety procedures that exist and that you follow these properly. This is the only way to avoid very serious accidents. Continue reading →

Holiday Home Safety Tips That Are Often Overlooked
by Kira on Nov 29, 2015
While preparing for the holidays, it is easy to forget about basic safety measures. Nevertheless, home decoration and celebration with the family should pose a hazard, neither in the short nor in the long run. Continue reading →

Safety Tips for Heating a House During Winter
by Kira on Nov 29, 2015
Sometimes, a winter storm can knock the power out in the whole building. When the power goes out, there are a few options for heating the house, such as space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and kerosene heaters. Continue reading →

The Most Effective Ways to Secure Your Home
by Boris Dzhingarov on Dec 13, 2015
Securing your home should be one of your main priorities. Burglars keep finding new ways to enter homes, so it is important to add as many security features inside and outside your home to reduce the possibility of a break in. Continue reading →

Protecting Your Home By Extending Your Security System
by Guest on Jan 20, 2016
Although most established neighborhoods have been equipped with basic home burglar alarm type of security for a few decades, it has only been in the past few years that innovators have created new mass-market types of door locks and security that can augment and upgrade the capabilities of a traditional system in a way that makes sense for most people. Continue reading →

How to Protect Your Home From Burglaries
by Guest Post on Feb 19, 2016
Hopefully, you are reading this as a preemptive measure, but too often people don't consider their home security until after the worst has already happened. Burglary is an unfortunate reality of life and can often be a traumatic and expensive experience for the victims. Continue reading →

Remodeling Your Home to be Handicap Accessible
by Guest Post on Feb 23, 2016
If you or someone you love lives with limited mobility, you know what a hassle functioning in inaccessible spaces can be. Just getting into an inaccessible home is a chore, let alone using the appliances or plumbing. Continue reading →

Why Only Professionals Should Remove Asbestos?
by Guest Post on Feb 27, 2016
When you perform any home renovation project it usually comes with a lot of dust around you. If this dust contains asbestos its fibers may come inside your airways and cause serious lung disease and sometimes even some types of lung cancer. Continue reading →

The Importance of Choosing a Certified Gas Installer
by Guest on Mar 19, 2016
Putting your trust in the wrong hands can be risky, especially when you are talking about fitting your home gas appliances. Faulty workmanship when it comes to a boiler installation, fitting gas appliances, and pipework repairs can put your life and that of your family at risk. Continue reading →

5 Scary Examples of How Not to Use a Ladder
by Guest Post on Mar 22, 2016
In any situation where you employ a ladder for high level access, its correct use can make all the difference between life and death, literally. You wouldn’t think it was that difficult to work out how to use a ladder properly, would you? However, the 5 photos below clearly show that nothing can be taken for granted. Continue reading →
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