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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-04-13, Page 39U 1 C) F How secure is your ogre- Homeowners who make it difficult for thieves to enter their homes can greatly reduce the risks of break-ins. Strong, reliable doorlocks are essential to any effective home security program. For entryways, select doorlocks with ball-bearing locking systems, because they offer greater resistance to prying and twisting. For a higher level of security, keyed doorlocks should always be accompanied by quality deadbolts. When selecting a deadbolt lock, make sure it has a massive interlocking chassis to protect the latch and help prevent break- ins. Also, look for a full 1 -inch bolt and reinforced strike plate with extra -long mounting screws for added strength. Outdoor valuables Property left unprotected in your yard provides an easy target. Your best defense is to store these movable items in a secured shed or garage. Be sure to lock them to a stationary point in the shed or garage. If you must leave valuable possessions, such as barbecue grills, outside, hide them with a tarp and secure them to a fence post, railing or other stationary point with quality padlocks. For a high level of security, select laminated steel padlocks with pin -tumbler locking mechanisms (they are highly resistant to pounding, twisting and prying), or padlocks with "hardened" shackles (loops) to resist cutting. (Check the product's packaging to find this Safety begins== at home - for everybody Now may be the perfect time to tackle those little home improvement projects you've put off. While you work, take a few minutes to make some improvements that not only enhance your home's appearance — but can actually add to your safety and security. Experts offer the following tips to help protect your home. See Clearly: Make certain all hedges are trimmed so porches, windows and doors can be seen from the street. It's easier for burglars to slip See INVOLVE, Page 22 information.) More bicycles are reported stolen in the United States than any other single item. Make sure all members of your family lock their hikes at all times — even in your yard. Store bikes in a secure garage or shed, and lock them with quality padlocks and chains. For maximum security, use steel U - bar locks. To determine how secure your home is, complete the following security quiz. If you answer "no" to any of the questions, you may want to consider improving your home security. Security quiz 1. Do all outside doors to our house have keyed knobsets and deadbolt locks? 2. Do the deadbolt locks our doors have high -security features, such as interlocking chassis and full 1 -inch throws? 3. Do we always lock the door at night and every time we leave the house? 4. Do our garage and shed doors, and gate latches, have pin -tumbler, laminated padlocks? 5. Do we always lock the gate, garage and shed doors? 6. Does every bicycle have a working lock — a U -bar lock or heavy-duty chain and cable with an attached lock? 7. Do we always lock our bikes, even if we leave them for "just a minute"? If you're not sure which home security products are right for you, see your local retailer or crime prevention officer. on HOME & GARDEN GUIDE' 94 -PAGE 21 Good Value l roil People You Calc frust � the e Co-opetators r»surancelF narc al Services Jim Bell • Goderich 524-2138 ew eittip . lattW by A n Mark Coulthard WHY AERATE YOUR LAWN? Aeration is beneficial for your lawn in a number of ways? Aeration will overcome a compacted soil. Compacted soils make it difficult for roots to grow, limiting the movement of air, moisture and fertilizer through the soil. It can also reduce your water requirements by relieving soil com- paction. Water penetration is increased and water run-off is reduced. If your lawn has a thick layer of thatch, aeration will push through that layer and improve air, water and nutrient penetration. This will enhance the development of a deep root system. A deeply rooted lawn will be healthier and better able to withstand drought, disease and insect stress. This process should be considered spring and fall. Next Week: Overseeding See thls space each week for a valuable Weed Man Turf Tip. GODERICH 524-2424 WE CARE FOR YOUR LAWN Proprietors Christine & Mark Coulthard TOLL-FREE 1-800-387-0342 ••.+_ . • ei. ee s is your • • � `'`y AS BARBEC i r a ss 1 EADQUARTERS We carry the quality Sunbeam line 35,000 BTU GAS BARBECUE Regular $154.95 Sale... ��• "Six models in stock" Yes we stock -REPLACEMENT PARTS - for most barbecues • BURNERS ■ IGNITORS • PROPANE TANKS • VARIETY OF UTENSILS VERBEEK'S 4 FARM & GARDEN CTRE. ' �;,.r 4:`r 22 Isaac St. L B.C. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Sunrooms; Decks Winowsr-Kitch=ens Additions; Siding WE DO IT ALL Sales & Installations 243-3726 Call For Your Free Est. Today Box #6 RR.#1 Port Franks Ont. NOM 2L0 Fax (519) 243-3266 BRIAN CLUTTON