As the weather cools, there is more to ready than your winter wardrobe and vehicles weatherization. Your home needs to also be prepped for the cold days ahead. This can include checking and sealing pipes, inspecting roof tiles for damage and preparing the chimney for warm and cozy mornings by the fire. During the dead of winter is a highly inconvenient time to need a chimney repairman, and the repair is apt to be much more costly if needed at the...more
Imagine returning from your holiday to find your windows broken, your cars and possessions stolen and your pets gone. Your space has been violated. Relax it shouldn't be necessary to answer that because with the proper preparation you can discourage intruders and have a carefree vacation. Worry shouldn't be on the agenda when you are vacationing. Your holiday is a treat that should be enjoyed without stressing about the safety of...more
-77% of all crime was property related-17% of all crime domiciles were violated by a burglar-85% of all burglaries the offender gained entry into the house or other building. In the article "Home Security: Do It Yourself Home Security" we talked about ideas to prevent entry to your home. But the fact is that a determined burglar will get into your home. That is his job and let's face it, looking at the statistics, they are unfortunately good at it. Remember this: property crime occurs every 3 seconds, a home burglary every 15 seconds. http://www.moneybizhome.com The home burglary that has received the most attention recently involved the theft of a laptop from a Veteran's Affairs analysts' home. The laptop reportedly had the personal data for 26.5 million veterans. Three other tactics might be used to help prevent a burglary are home security alarms or burglar alarms, property marking and home security cameras. Property marking is simply marking all your valuables with an identifying "signature" so they can readily be identified when recovered. Methods of marking include micro dots, laser pens, and ultraviolet pens. The key here is to have signage letting everyone...more
Fabrics… what a great way to spice up an otherwise lifeless area in the home. With the choice of fabrics available, you can start making that space at home something for people to rave about! Go ahead and put together your dream stools. Why not add colorful, fun patterned counter stools to your kitchen. Remember, you can create a...more
How warm and cozy it feels to spend those chilly winter evenings in front of the fireplace in your home! It feels great to snuggle up in front of the burning wood while chatting with your friends or family. And now as the winter season is upon us, and the chill is in the air, it’s time that you start repairing your fire-places or...more
For most people their home is their biggest investment. In 2006 the median price for a home is expected to be $231,000. And of course everyone has insurance on their house. Everyone has insurance on their car as well. But more people have alarms for their car than their home. How does that make any sense? Most people associate home security alarms with high ticket home security systems, home security alarm systems or home security monitoring that can cost $70 a month or more. I recently heard of a new home security company in New Mexico that is hiring ex police officers only to respond to alarm calls from members because quite frankly the response time from the police department was way to slow. Monitored security systems are effective no question about that. The question is-is there an effective way to protect your house without sending you to the poor house. http://www.moneybizhome.com Obviously there is a point where cost becomes prohibitive. Each situation is different for sure. Depending on the risk level of the area in which you live many low cost home security devices will do the job just as well as the high priced toys. Remember the objective is to prevent a...more
Folks who want a great place to raise their family will absolutely love Jenks, Oklahoma real estate. Money Magazine included Jenks in their list of "The Country's Greatest Places to Live," and it's easy to see why.Jenks offers some of the best livin'...more
There are few things more important to people than the security and protection of their homes and families. When it comes to securing your family you don’t always get a second chance. Lives can change forever in only a split second....more
People often worry about leaving their homes unsupervised while they are at work or on vacation. They may even be scared in their own homes for fear that some intruder may break in and harm them. People today are becoming more aware...more
A thorough approach to protect your home is to identify the types of protection equipment you will need and how this equipment can provide you with the most effective home protection at a cost that is most affordable without...more
There are many ways to get into a home that most potential home buyers are unaware of. Most of these are not the conventional go to a lender, get pre-approval, shop for a home and save up cash for a down payment. Here are some creative...more
What would you do if you had less space, but you loved buying more? The best thing to do is to compress your items so that they can all fit into the small space that you have. Your furniture is one thing that you never even think of...more