Posted by Jason Gettum on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 @ 08:24 AM
Gadgets That Protect Your Home Wherever You May Roam
Your home should be a safe place, your sanctuary from stresses of the world, a cherished place to hang your hat. It may be awhile until we live in futuristic, entirely self-protected and self-cleaning “home pods.” But for now, science, technology and some really fantastic inventors have been doing their best to keep your mind at ease when it comes to safe-guarding your home.
From New York to Houston, home security protection against potential threats is one of the most important factors to consider. Whether the damage is elemental or from home invaders, these nifty new gadgets are worth taking a gander at. Check out these top 4 home security gadgets listed below.
Hurricane Proof Fabric
Storm-A-Rest! As it's called, is truly the super hero of the fabric world. This magnificent material was designed to protect you, beloved ones and your property from the formidable terror that extreme weather such as hurricanes cause. This magical stuff is made from a substance called Spectra fiber, and it's so remarkably light that it can float on water, yet it's actually fifteen times stronger than steel. Storm-A-Rest™ is currently available in 300 different colors and designs, and provides complete water-proof protection. Style and function . . . it's truly the Batman of fabrics.
Motorized Shades
Motorized shades may seem like luxuries for the superior-lazy types, but they're surprisingly simple to acquire and maintain, and they're perhaps an even more effective deterrent to intruders than timed lights.
When you're home, motorized shades save you the time and effort of manually fussing around with shades, and they easily add warmth while open during the day and keep warmth in while drawn at night. While you're away, motorized shades can be operated both by a timer and sun sensors at the same time. And be set to open one shade at a time, or an entire room, as to keep your house perfectly acclimated to the elements, and give would-be burglars the impression that you're home while away.
Gutter Cleaning Robot
This little fellow, created by iRobot, could very well be your home's new best friend. Gutter-clogging debris has a new worst enemy. The robot is water-proof, made of durable rubber and plastic blades, and operates with a remote that can be used within a 100 foot radius. While it might sound too good to be true, it's specifically designed to be flexible enough to reach all corners of a gutter while removing stubborn dirt and leaves like your own personal gutter butler. When moving from one to another gutter, simply attach the remote to the top of the robot and it forms a handle that allows it to be moved with ease.
Surveillance System
Have you ever wanted to know who showed up at your door unexpectedly while you're getting ready for bed? Or gotten a call from your security company while away, you desperately want to check your home to make sure it's OK, but it isn't worth hopping on a plane just to take a quick look. Surveillance systems aren't just for government agencies and paranoid techies anymore. They're easy to find, set up and monitor from wherever you are.
Cameras can be purchased for less than $100 a piece, and can be monitored wirelessly from wherever you are. This can be helpful as a deterrent for burglars, and also provide you peace of mind while you're at home or away.
About the author:
Carmen Diego is a guest blogger for Gettum Associates, Inc. and writes relevant articles for her clients readers. Carmen brings her Mac wherever she goes and loves everything Apple. She is crazy about the new ipad mini.
Posted by Jason Gettum on Mon, May 14, 2012 @ 11:53 AM
Choose the Perfect Gate for Your Home
Are you planning a home-remodeling project? Do you have a garden in front of your home? Then, the one thing that you must include is a gate. It not only ensures the safety and security of your house, but also enhances the beauty. Gates have enamored us for a long time. A mansion with an imposing gate in front of it has never failed to impress us.
There are several kinds of gates available. The two basic models are slide gates and swing gates. If you can manage the space in front of your home, then the swing gates are a good option. A swing gate is something that comes to our minds when we think of gates. But, if you do not have the space then a slide gate is a good option too. They are very good if your home is of a modern design. The swing gates have fewer mechanisms compared to a slide gate and so they are expected to develop fewer glitches in them.
The gates can be made out of various kinds of materials. They include, wrought iron, wooden picket, vinyl, etc. the material that you choose will depend on the kind of climate you have round the year, the maintenance cost and the safety that it will provide. The most popular are wood and iron.
They can either be simple or ornate. Simple gates are of course easy to maintain and they are cheap. Also, if you are installing a simple wooden swing gate then you can do it yourself on a weekend. Gates with complicated patterns on them look very grand and add to the beauty of the house. But, you have to work really hard to keep them clean. Besides, they must be compatible with the house and the gate of your neighbors, if any. A grand, imposing gate in a row of simpler ones looks very odd.
If you have seen a spy movies or a horror movie, a gate opening by itself is something that must have attracted you. You can also have a gate like that at your home that opens automatically. A manual gate has to be opened either by you or by your guests. Also, it becomes difficult sometimes to open the gate. In such cases an automatic gate is very helpful. They provide better security than the manual ones as they are not so easy to break-in. they also provide you with the added facility of installing a burglar alarm that you can activate at night or when you are not at home.
There are several kinds of automatic gates and you must consult an expert before you invest in one. The perfect kind of electric gates Surrey home owners should install depends on the owner’s needs and affordability.
Author's Bio:
The author Eve Warner has a deep interest in home remodeling. She has written many blogs on the same. Here, she shares some tips about installing http://www.geminigates.co.uk/electric gates Surrey residents will find helpful.
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