Glass sensors have come a long way over the years. The original method used to protect glass was a conductive metallic tape or foil that was applied directly to the glass. If the glass were broken, the cracks would cause the foil to break. While this was a reliable method of detecting glass breakage, it was labor intensive to install and prone to extensive service from scratches and breaks in the foil. Today, most glass break sensors are … [Read more...]
Re-doing the front facade of your fireplace has become an inexpensive and popular home improvement project. Harding The Fireplace/Dream Fires Ltd. offers a wide selection of wood and stone mantels as well as a wide selection of fireplace facings such as stone, marble, granite – even reclaimed brick! With patience, careful planning and the insight of one of the experts at Harding, anything is possible. This can be a do-it-your-self project … [Read more...]
If your child is attending a class at children’s gym or you are trying to engage him or her in some kind of active play at home, you might be worried if your child is not following instructions. The best action is to stay back and let your child do what comes naturally. The younger kids are, the less structured a class should be. While there may be certain skills to work on, such as balance and problem solving, kids should be able to work on … [Read more...]
You’ve made the decision to upgrade your television. Whew! That was the hard part...right? After doing your due diligence with web search and computer reviews, you come to realize that for every review that extols a plasma TV option; there is one that swears by LCD. For every LCD rave, there is another that insists that LED is the way to go. You also realize that when these sets and technologies are ranked by various consumer groups and fan … [Read more...]
Look for a local company with a reputation for excellence. A reliable, locally based security company gives you the best value for your dollar because it is familiar with your community and can provide you with the system that meet your needs. Other less reliable systems, or companies based outside the area, may be fractionally cheaper, but in the long run may not be able to provide service when you need it. Having a trusted local security … [Read more...]
That is, call before you dig... so that you can really dig your new home theatre! If you are either building a new home or renovating your existing one, the blueprint stage is the right time to consult an audio/video specialist regarding pre-wiring or retrofitting for a home theatre and/or audio system. Time and time again, people get so caught up in all the details of their new and improved living space that they don’t even think about … [Read more...]