– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
When you are building your emergency kit, you likely have the bare bones to help you get through a crisis, such as non-perishable food, water filters, a knife, flashlight and a first-aid kit. There is little room in a survival kit for comforts since it’s essential that it be light and portable enough to carry. […]
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For many people who are downsizing or moving, self-storage units are a life-saver. They provide a temporary and safe holding space for furniture, collectibles and other valuables. They can be an affordable way to store items when you just don’t have the room and in recent years, have become much more popular. Over 11 million […]
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Home security systems are more readily available to us than ever before. You can purchase various programs that are national, or you can go pick one up at your local hardware store as well. The end goal is to protect ourselves and our belongings. It is always my opinion that you never utilize anything that […]
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Buying or selling a home in a foreign country can be a simple transaction or a major hassle requiring a great deal of time, effort and money. In countries such as Canada, Australia and most European Union nations, the real estate transaction process, while paperwork intensive, is quite manageable for the average homeowner. The same […]
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Criminals and untrained children should never have access to your firearms collection, no matter what. Therefore, because we need to keep our guns away from those who could use them for harm, just keeping them hidden away from plain sight isn’t always the best idea. It is wise to take it a step further than […]
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While you may be thrilled about your upcoming family vacation, leaving your home vacant can be a dangerous and scary prospect. While you may think burglars, water damage or fire are the biggest risks for your house, one of the most startling and disturbing threats is the potential for squatters. In one horrifying case, a […]
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The last thing any of us wants is to be caught wholly unprepared in a disaster. Unfortunately, disasters tend to sneak up on us and hit suddenly without much warning. For this reason, it is vital that you pre-plan for likely disaster scenarios and prepare yourself and your home advance. Below are 10 steps that […]
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It’s every family’s nightmare; a criminal breaks into your home to rob you or worse, to harm your loved ones. According to the United States Department of Justice, American homes are burglarized every 15 seconds. Your average victim suffers from thousands of dollars in damages. But even more terrifying, there are hundreds of robberies each […]
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The holiday season is upon us and it is the time of year that many of us travel to visit family or go on vacation. It is a time of great connection and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also a time when thieves take advantage of empty homes and unattended packages sitting on porches. If you […]
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Home security systems are pretty neat. They promise a wide variety of features which can be anything from a simple loud alarm being raised to something advanced like video monitoring on your smartphone. These security systems promise a whole lot, and they might even be worth it. A Rutger’s study showed homes with alarms were less […]
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