Advantages of Window Break Sensors Just how useful are vibration sensors throughout your house? Is there a cost-benefit to installing a break sensor systems on your doors and windows or is it a waste of money? If you live in a second-story house, you may be the type to spend a lot of time in …
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Beware of Fake Detection Systems Being Sold on eBay and Amazon Saving pennies on a smoke detection system and devices could hurt you in the long run. We advise that you don’t take this unnecessary risk as it could cost lives. I’m looking into an alarm system for my new apartment. Detectors that are cheap …
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Does Having Smart Home Devices Really Improve Security? Traditional vs Bluetooth, that is the question. As many people do, you might wonder if these smart tech devices actually improve your home security. We delve further. Safety and security in the home are major concerns, and you’ve likely invested a great deal of time and research …
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How Much Does An Electrician Charge To Install A Complete Set of Detectors? We explore what the average electrician charges to ensure your property meets the minimum standard in terms of smoke alarms that are fully connected in a property. Let’s get to it: What’s the average cost? How much you’re paying depends on where …
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Who Might Need to Regularly Use A Combination Box for Keys? They’re really useful and allows individuals access to a property without the original key-holder being there. But who really needs to use something like a combination box? Combination Box For Keys – Who Needs Them? There are many uses, but most users will fall …
Missing Orders? You Need Some Package Theft Prevention Tips Preventing package theft is becoming an ever increasing concern for many home owners. What steps can you take to ensure that you’re not inviting a passer-by to snoop around your home? With over 3 million packages going missing or reported as stolen, it’s becoming increasingly annoying …
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Why AirBnb Users Love Using Lock Boxes We run some serviced apartments for holiday users and we wrestled with the idea that our guests might leave us bad reviews if we installed a lockbox to the front of the property. Might their holiday experience quality be degraded somewhat if we decided to not to meet …
Gas Meter Alterations – What does it Cost to Move a Gas Meter? We have moved 3 gas meters in the last 24 months – on different houses, of course – and now feel that we’re an authority on the best practices of getting a gas meter alteration. We struggled to find adequate information online, …
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Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles Are Legal… For Now Polystyrene ceiling tiles are not illegal, surprisingly. The same is true for polystyrene coving. If you go to stockists and DIY stores, you’ll still be able to buy them; clearly, they are not illegal. The better question is: are they a fire risk? and the answer is 100% …
Getting Rid of Mould safely – A case study At Alarms4Life, we cover mainly the safety and security aspect of a home, but it’s also important, in our eyes, to include things like cleaning up mould in a home to keep it a safe living space, especially for the old and young who are most prone …
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What To Do In Case Of A House Fire? How many families do you know that have an emergency plan in case of a fire? At best, we’d say a handful, if any. In 2018, there were 247 fire related deaths and 3,106 fire related injuries (Source: Fire and rescue incident statistics), of which many …
Fire Extinguisher Guide – Matching Types and Fire Classes Introductory Note: Do not use a fire extinguisher on a burning fire unless you are able and that it’s safe for you to take on the task. If in doubt, call your local fire service. What Types of Fires Are There? It’s important to use the right …
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Buy a Fire Blanket? Avoid Fakes & Copies Not all fire blankets meet the standard required. Be careful with buying one from eBay or Amazon as the market is flooded with fakes from China. When you buy a fire blanket, the first thing you need to do before clicking on the ‘add to cart’ button …
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How to Use a Fire Blanket Using a fire blanket is ideal for small household fires that can be extinguished without the need of a fire extinguisher or the attendance of the local fire service. While they are straightforward to use, there are a few pointers to take on board to ensure you stay safe. …
Carbon monoxide detectors are an essential part of keeping your family safe. We highlight the best practices of where you should place the detectors. Where to Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector As important as smoke alarms, they are designed to go off and produce a high frequency, beeping sound when carbon monoxide (CO) levels are …