2015

3 Signs That You Should Re-Key Your Lock

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When you think about the locks in your home being changed, you might think about hiring a locksmith to completely change the deadbolts on your home's doors. However, there is a more affordable option that can often be just as effective -- having them re-keyed. With a re-keying job, a locksmith will re-key the lock so it requires a completely different key in order to be opened. This may not be the best choice if your lock is old, broken or simply not secure enough, but it can be a smart choice in a host of situations.

2 November 2015

Tips That Make Moving Your Warehouse Simple

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Whether you're moving your warehouse into a new building across the parking lot or you're moving your entire warehouse operations across the country, planning a warehouse move isn't simple. It requires a lot of planning, organization, and patience to get everything in the building, including your equipment, moved safely and set up in your new location. Before you start planning your warehouse move, check out these tips to learn how you can make your move simple.

1 September 2015

Tips To Light Up Your Master Bathroom

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Designing a master bathroom from scratch gives you the opportunity to include really unique lighting fixtures. Bathrooms are functional, but lighting is decorative. Follow these tips to create a beautiful, well-lit space. Add a Chandelier Chandeliers are the ultimate decorative lighting fixture, and focal point for a bathroom. You can center the chandelier in the middle of the room, or over the bathtub. You must have very tall ceilings if the chandelier is going to be centered over the bathtub because there needs to be eight feet from the bottom of the chandelier to the top of the tub's edge.

28 July 2015

Top 3 Reasons Your Oven Door May Not Be Working Properly

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If you have owned your oven many years, you may have started to notice that your oven door no longer seems to shut as smoothly and seems to let heat out when your oven is on. Here are the top three reasons your oven door may not be working like it used to.  #1 A Cracked Gasket Around the outer edge of your oven door is a gasket. The gasket is generally made of a semi-flexible material that allows the door to seal.

16 June 2015

What To Expect When Your Emergency Locksmith Arrives At Your Home

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Have you accidentally locked your keys inside your home? If so, calling on the services of an emergency locksmith will typically be the fastest, most effective, and least destructive way of regaining access to your home. However, if this is your first time using emergency locksmith services, you may be a bit worried about what to expect once your locksmith arrives. Taking the time to review the information below can help to ease these concerns by providing you with the answers to many of the most frequently asked questions regarding these emergency services.

3 June 2015

How To Prepare Your Car For Storage

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If you are not going to be using a car for some time, storing it may be a good idea. It can be tempting to just park the vehicle in storage and leave it, but a lack of preparation could mean you come back to a car that doesn't run, or is infested with rodents or bugs. A few steps will help make sure your automotive is ready for storage; just remember the acronym MILE.

6 May 2015

Helpful Steps To Take When Dealing With Raccoons

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As a homeowner, one of the most difficult pests to deal with is a raccoon. These creatures are smart and in order to deal with one of these pests in your home, you can take these steps: Install a Chimney Cap Raccoon are exceptional climbers, and they have the ability to climb onto your home and get in through the chimney. That's why it's so important to set up a chimney cap on top of your chimney, so the entry point for the raccoon is sealed up.

6 April 2015

An Employment Agency Can Help Your Business Get Job Openings Filled Quickly And Easily

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When you have multiple jobs to fill within your company, it can be hard to find the right people to fill them and keep your business operating as efficiently as it should be. If you have job openings you need to fill, consider enlisting the help of an employment agency (such as Platinum Personnel). Use the following guide to learn what information to supply the agency to ensure that the jobs are filled by the right people.

13 March 2015

Work-Related Injuries: Can You Sue Even If You Have Workers' Compensation?

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Workers' compensation is a type of insurance offered to employees of Canada in order to protect them against work-related injuries. When you opt for this coverage, you get excellent benefits for work-related injuries, but you are declaring you will not sue your employer over your injuries. However, there are some instances where you still may be able to sue your employer. Here is more information about possible suing for a work-related injury or illness, even if you and the employer are covered by a workers' compensation insurance policy:

24 February 2015

Doing Construction On Your Commercial Building? Here's How To Let People Know You're Still In Business

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As a responsible commercial property owner, you know how important it is to keep your property in good condition. This can require construction work to be done every now and then, regardless of if you are having it done for aesthetic reasons or out of necessity. Although these repairs and improvements are important, they can have one negative effect, which is causing your business to look as if it is closed.

4 February 2015