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Locks, Keys and Safes: Buying, Repairing and Maintaining

When you buy something, you need to make sure that it's the best product for your needs. To that end, you need to look at the price and how it works with your budget, but beyond that, you need to consider the durability of the item and how it will stand up to your lifestyle. You also need to consider maintenance time and costs, and you may want to look at repair considerations. For example, can you do the repairs yourself or do you need to hire a professional. This applies to everything from toilets to coats, but for the purposes of this blog, I plan to look at keys, locks and safes. If you have questions about any of those elements, look around. I hope you enjoy these posts.

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4 Ways to Prevent Break-Ins and Intrusions in Your Office

Posted on November 29, 2017

Security is very critical in a business establishment. Without it, people and property can be in danger, and important or sensitive business and client information can land in the wrong hands. However, security is subjective and depends on how safe you want the place to be and what you are trying to protect. That said, here are some of the best ways to ensure your business premises is safe and secure from break-ins and access by unauthorized individuals. [Read More]

Own a Holiday Property? Here's How to Let Your Guests Inside Without Being There

Posted on November 29, 2017

It's not as though you need to think too much about collecting your key when you stay at a hotel. You walk up to the reception desk, check in, and your key is handed to you. If you own or manage a holiday property, it's not as though you will have a permanently-manned reception desk with someone ready to hand the keys over to your guests whenever they arrive. Chances are that you've spent many an hour waiting diligently for guests to arrive so you can say hello and hand over the key before going back to your own home or office. [Read More]

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Door Handles

Posted on November 27, 2017

With the current huge product range on the market, selecting the right door accessories might be challenging. However, your choice for handles is not just for design and style purposes, but a way of complementing your security plan.  The following tips might help you make the right selection: 1.    Knobs or handles If you haven't already made spindle holes on your door, the first consideration you need to make is whether you need door handles or door knobs. [Read More]

Preparing your belongings for storage

Posted on November 20, 2017

Whether you're storing belongings you don't have room for or just need some space to keep business inventory, you'll get more out of your self storage solution with the right preparation. Packing your items correctly will help keep them in great condition no matter how long you put them in storage.  Clothes and fabric Clean clothes and other fabric items before putting them in storage. Fold them neatly, but don't ball them or wrinkle them. [Read More]