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How to crack a master lock Combination Lock

By superman2000

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If you’ve forgotten the combination to a Master Lock combination lock, you have a few options. If the lock isn’t locked onto anything, you can make a RADICAL photocopy of the serial number and send that into Master Lock for the combination. If, ... more »

How to Deal with an Anthrax Mail

By misswuwu

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YIKES! An anthrax mail, I have heard about this, but what do I do?.. more »

How to Deter Burglaries with Home Surveillance Cameras

By eHow Cars Editor

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As a homeowner you can use surveillance cameras to deter burglaries. The mere sight of the camera may persuade burglars to ply their trade elsewhere. Follow these steps to set up these security devices... more »

How to Dispose of Gasoline

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Gasoline can be a very dangerous thing to store around a house or garage. If there's a container that has been stagnant for many years, it may be wise to dispose of it rather than continue to store it and risk the dangers of keeping a flammable ... more »

How to Find a Safe Neighborhood

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Safety is one aspect you should consider when selecting a new neighborhood. High crime rates negatively effect house values, often force area businesses to close and can cause law-abiding residents to live in fear of leaving their homes. Here is ... more »

How to Find the Right Storm Shelter for Your Home

By FamilySafe

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There are likely hundreds, if not thousands, of storm shelters out there. Do you really want to entrust the safety of your family to just any of them? You've made a good decision in choosing to put a storm shelter in your home. Now the time ... more »

How to Fix a Doorbell

By Dave Donovan

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Doorbells are one of those inventions that we cannot live without, but sometimes wish we could. It never fails that your son's friends come aringing just as you sit down to eat dinner! But on the off-chance that the mailman is delivering a ... more »

How to Get Into a House When Locked Out

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Many of us have gotten locked out of the house, and many parents have experienced the sick feeling of being locked out while your baby or toddler is inside alone. It only has to happen once to remind us that we need a backup plan in the event ... more »

How to Handle a Gas Leak

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Natural gas is a relatively safe and reliable fuel. It it odorless and colorless. Some companies add a harmless chemical to create a distinctive odor, so that people can smell a leak. If you do smell a strong odor, you should to act fast to keep ... more »

How to Hide a Spare Key for Your Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There is a right way and a wrong way to hide a spare key for your home. A key that is easy for you or your kids to find is also easy for a burglar to find. To keep your home secure and your family safe, you need a great hiding place... more »

How to Install a GFCI Receptacle

By Dave Donovan

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A ground-fault circuit interrupter or GFCI receptacle is an outlet that can help to prevent electrical shock due to an accident or equipment failure. GFCIs are most commonly found in areas of the home where the potential for water and electricity ... more »

How to Install a Handicap Handrail

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Handicap handrails, or grab bars, can make the difference in a disabled or elderly person's ability to get around on their own. You can install a rail in your bathroom, either next to the toilet or in the tub. Either way, it will be a great ... more »

How to Install a Lightning Rod

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A lightning rod is designed to give lightning a safe path through which to travel if a bolt happens to hit your house. Damage is caused by a direct hit; a lightning rod takes the lightning along a path into the ground, where it is dispersed ... more »

How to Install a Rim Deadbolt Lock

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Adding a deadbolt for security can be made a little easier by using a rim-mounted lock. With a rim deadbolt, you only have to drill one hole in the door for the lock tumbler cylinder... more »

How to Install a Security Camera with a Motion Sensor

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Security cameras with motion sensors automatically begin filming when they sense movement and stop when that motion ceases. This feature can save time when reviewing recorded footage, since you won't have to sift through hours of empty footage. ... more »

How to Keep Your Bathroom Safe From Fire Hazards

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The curling iron, the hair dryer and the bathtub - not a good mix. There are a few steps you can take to keep your bathroom, and you, safe from fire hazards... more »

How to Make an Electric Generator

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Electric generators are "energy converters" that turn heat energy or kinetic energy (energy of motion) into electrical energy. The basic theory behind an electric generator is that variation of a magnetic field through a loop of wire produces an ... more »

How to make your home more secure

By pirate7

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burgalars are a constant threat. they pick anyone, so read this article.(this article is for people who cant afford a alarm system... more »

How to Pick an Emergency Generator

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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After the power has been cut off either by downed power lines or a electric line being cut, it is comforting to know there is an alternative to power your appliances and fixtures. Use the tips here to find the right emergency generator for your home... more »

How to Pick the Best Lens for a Home Security Camera

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Follow these guidelines when searching for a lens for your home security camera... more »

How to plan a good system of collecting rain water

By sekitto kisakye

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The system of collecting rain water is some how funny and needs the following steps to be successful.See how it is:.. more »

How to Prepare Your Home When You Leave on Vacation

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Leaving your home unattended can be somewhat worrisome and often create stress when you should be relaxing. Following the precautions in this article should allow you to clear your mind, relax and enjoy your trip!.. more »

How to Prevent Home Invasions

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Home invasions, a frightening form of house burglary where people force their way into a home to rob it, are increasingly in the news. With a little knowledge and some preparation, you can help to protect yourself and your home from these ... more »

How to Prevent House Burglary

By Sheila Wilkinson

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A house should be a safe haven for all who live there. Unfortunately, the skyrocketing crime rate makes many people feel uneasy in their own homes. Here's how to make your home a great deal safer (with a little effort and very little expense) by ... more »

How to Prevent Kitchen Accidents

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The kitchen is one of the primary places in the home for accidents. With risk factors starting with the linoleum or tile floors, the cooking activities, the electric and water usage and the amount of sharp implements in most any kitchen, it's no ... more »

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