Differences Between a Burglary and Fire Safe
In general, there are two categories of safes: fire and burglary. Obviously, each serves a specific purpose, protection against either theft or fire. Some may provide a degree of protection in both categories. If you are going to purchase a safe, consider what you need it for and which best suits your purposes. Burglary Safes Criminals will use a variety of methods to break into safes. A burglary safe is designed to be impervious to the most common, including hand and power tools, cutting torches, chemicals and explosives. While no safe is completely burglar proof, they are engineered to deter theft, prevent burglaries by the untrained and to ultimately delay a skilled burglar’s intent. If you include intrusion alarm systems, something like a TRTL30x6 safe...
Mattress Buying Guide for Newlyweds
Written by: The Foam Factory, Inc. This buying guide will help newlyweds find the mattress of their dreams. When you’re a newlywed, buying a bed is something truly special. It’s where you’ll share nights together, but both of you also have to be able to sleep. That’s the hard part, as your body might have different needs than those of your mate. If one of you is heavier, or if the female partner is very curvy, these can present problems shopping for the right mattress. If you want to upgrade to a memory foam bed, this guide will help. Natural Materials Lately, there has been a push to inform people of the benefits to buying a natural latex mattress. This type of foam doesn’t degrade much over time, and it’s anti-microbial so it protects from allergens....
Top Reasons to Replace Bedding in Your Boat
Written by: The Foam Factory If you haven’t ordered a boat mattress replacement in the past ten years, there are a few reasons why you might want to consider the upgrade now. A lot has changed in the past decade: memory foam has become a lot more affordable, and there has been a steady push for organic bedding. Whether you live on your boat, or you just enjoy taking it out on weekends, upgrading the bedding is a major benefit that will make every voyage that much more enjoyable. Toxicity Your old boat mattress might contain chemicals that are toxic to you or your family. Companies use chemicals to help prevent fires from catching, but this has the downside of affecting your respiratory system. Especially if you use the bedding for several years. Replacing that...
Can a Burglary Safe Save Money on Your Home Insurance?
According to some estimates, three to four homes in the country are broken into and burgled each minute of every single day. While you may not think it could ever happen to you, the insurance company knows that it’s actually a very real possibility. That’s why many providers of homeowners insurance offer discounts on monthly payments if you’ve taken steps to increase the security of your home. Depending on your provider, installing an advanced intrusion detection system, strong locks and high security safes can lower premiums by as much as 20 percent. Keeping precious mementos and valuables in a jewelry safe was once common practice, but many people in modern homes simply rely on their walls and doors to keep thieves out. Unfortunately, even...
Reducing Your Mortgage Debt Can Benefit Your Retirement
If you’re nearing retirement and still paying for your mortgage, you could be facing some serious financial issues. It’s important to plan financially prior to retiring so you can maximize the amount of capital that you have and fully enjoy the rest of your life the way you should. Here are some ways that you can go about doing this. Increase Your Mortgage Monthly Payments This route is ultimately tied to your financial leeway. If you can afford to do so while still living comfortably, don’t take the chance and consider doing so. Not only will this lower the overall life of your mortgage but you’ll be able to be mortgage-free come retirement. Many financial advisors suggest that many homeowners tend to pay off their mortgage at a faster rate during their...
Industrial Cooling Solutions
There are many areas in commercial and industrial buildings that require temperature control. The best method to maintain cool temperatures is through the use of industrial air conditioning units and systems. In many large commercial offices, it is necessary to reduce high heat temperatures due to office machinery like computer systems, printers, fax machines and other office equipment. In food processing plants, these units are a requirement to avoid spoilage. Some industrial facilities are equipped with massive assembly, production and storage rooms that need industrial cooling for workplace safety. The best solution is to purchase an air cooling unit that can be installed or provides mobility from one room to another. Cooling Solutions for Special...
The Three Main Traits A Contractor Must Have
Contractors are tasked with dealing with keeping projects on time and within their limited budget. In order to minimize the risk of any major issues, a contractor must be organized, effective at managing, and can supervise on a whim. Organization If the contractor isn’t organized, there will be a relatively low chance that the project will meet many of the goals that were set. It’s a crucial aspect that must be at a high level each and every day on the job. For instance, a contractor must be able to schedule effectively as well as monitor the project schedule and arrange time changes. If the contractor were to fail at these tasks, the project would not only go over the scheduled finish date, but more funds would be needed to compensate the employees, and so...