The ABCs of Getting a Mortgage Loan for First-Timers

Posted on: 12 December 2014

Oh, no! You've lost the laser-cut keys to your car and you aren't sure where. Perhaps they're just laying around your house somewhere, or maybe they're sitting in the street just waiting for a car thief to come along and discover them. Once that thief has their hands on your keys, all they have to do is hit the alarm button, hop in the car that's honking and flashing and be on their way. [Read More]

Posted on: 12 December 2014

When you start looking at new apartments, you might be more concerned about finding a place close to your college campus and great restaurants than you are about anything else. However, while it is always nice to have a short commute and access to decent takeout, those things might pale in comparison with other features later. Here are two things to look for in a new apartment, so that you don't regret signing that contract. [Read More]

Posted on: 11 December 2014

It is common knowledge that cooking is the leading cause of residential structural fires. It is also the leading cause of home fire injuries. What many homeowners do not realize is that there are some very simple steps that they can take to reduce their chances of having a fire in the kitchen. One of these steps is installing a simple range-top fire suppression system. When you combine this installation with another few simple steps, you will not only help keep you and your family safe, but keep yourself from being homeless as well. [Read More]

Posted on: 11 December 2014

Lock bumping is a method that some criminals use to pick pin tumbler locks. It's relatively easy to learn how to open a lock this way, and an increase in 'how-to' videos online has led to a surge in lock bumping incidents across the United States. If you want to protect your home against this security threat, learn how lock bumping works and find out how you can make it harder for thieves to get access to your property in this way. [Read More]