While Vanilla Ice might have had the answer if you needed your MCs "cooked like a pound of bacon" (whatever that means), homeowners trying to protect their investments and keep their homes in tip-top condition will need different kinds of problem-solvers. These three repair professionals should more than earn a place on your speed-dial when it comes to solving -- and preventing -- common household problems. "Word to your mother," strictly optional.
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Taking care of a person with dementia in your home can definitely be challenging. It's not a job for the faint of heart. If you are taking on the job of being an in-home caregiver for a loved one with dementia, you've got your work cut out for you. It's hard to understand the thought processes and behaviors of people who have dementia, especially during evening hours and through the night.
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Spare keys. Homeowners often hand them out to neighbors, house sitters and to contractors doing renovations. Spare keys are also given to children who may lose them and some may even remain in the possession of old lovers. Unfortunately, left in the wrong hands, a spare key could possibly be used to harm you.
For example, a handyman was convicted in 2014 of murdering a woman in West Miami-Dade. Prior to the murder, the man had once worked on the woman's home as a contractor and had been given a spare key.
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Laser cut keys were developed with security in mind. It's much more difficult to steal a vehicle that requires a laser cut key in the ignition. This is one reason you'll typically find this type of key associated with high-end vehicle models. The whole purpose of laser cut keys is to make your vehicle less vulnerable to theft. If you misplace your keys or your key fob, however, this security can come at a high cost of replacement.
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When it comes to home security, many people are too relaxed. As they haven't suffered a break-in yet, they feel at ease in their surroundings and fail to recognize the threat of burglary occurring. However, home security is an extremely important consideration, and one that you would do well to get right. Below are four questions you should ask yourself when assessing your home security needs:
Should I Have a Home Alarm?
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