Happy 4th of July!

Celebrate Freedom Safely with some of these tips:

When having cookouts follow these food safety tips

Keep cold food in ice to maintain a safe temperatures.

Make sure you wash your hands before food preparations.

Thaw frozen food completely for even cooking.

Keep food area clean.

Keep food covered away from flies and bugs.

Put away food right away once done eating.

Keep hot food hot. 

Campfire safety tips

Visit Our Favorite Bear at:

http://www.smokeybear.com/campfire-safety.asp

For great tips about campfire safety.

Fire works safety tips

Leave the fireworks to the professionals

Attend a fireworks display

if you have sparklers have a bucket of water to put them in after done.

Never pick up fireworks after done it might still be active.

Always have plenty of water to dump on  fireworks once display is done.

If you are wondering what your state allows for fireworks visit:

http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/113882/012.pdf

Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

Anti Burglary Tips For Your Home

No matter where you live, there is a chance that a burglary could take place in your neighborhood. The # 1 months that burglary occurs is in August and July.  Robbers generally do not like to burglarize in colder weather months except around holidays in December.  Here are some steps to take to help you prevent a burglary in your home.

1.  Lock all your windows, doors and any outside storage areas like sheds and garages.  This will help to draw attention  to a robber trying to get in your home.

2.  Install motion detector lights in areas above doors and dark spots around your house.  This helps draw attention to the person trying to get in.

3.  Landscaping around you home can help prevent robbers by making obstacles for them to navigate around.

4.  Change up your routine.  This makes it so that they can not predict when you will not be home.

5.  Destroy boxes and other materials that might advertise what you have in your home.

6.  When you are away have a neighbor or friend collect your mail and check on you home.

7.  Check out this great resource from the The National Sheriffs’ Association as they put it follow the 3 D's of  prevention.  Visit: http://www.usaonwatch.org/assets/publications/HomeSecurityBooklet.pdf

Being proactive in the prevention of theft will help protect your home and your family.  You want to be able to enjoy your home knowing that you will be safe. We hope this will help you achieve this.

Picking the right screen for your windows or screen room

When putting windows or a screen room in your home you might consider the different screen options you have as a homeowner.  Most cases you have the option to pick a screen that is a good fit for your needs.

1. Standard Window and Door screen

Offers good visibility

18 x 16 mesh

Offers good ventilation

Will not rust, corrode or stain

Woven from permanent glass yarn then coated with a protective vinyl.

Great screen for the midwest

2. BetterVue Screen

Improves the view excellent visibility

Improved light transmittance

Curb appeal viewing is improved

30% small openings (less insects)

Improved air flow

Great screen for coastal homes

3. Sun Screen

Reduces solar heat dissipates up to 70% of the sun's heat

Great insect screen

Less visibility

Less air flow

Great screen for sunny locations with no view

4. Pet Screen

Made from strong vinyl-coated polyester

Resists damage from pets scratching or clawing

Heavy duty insect screen

Offers OK visibility

Great screen for pet owners

5. Aluminum Screen

Protect people from insects 

Offers good ventilation

Offers good visibility

Will dent easily and not flexible

Only recommended in areas with damaging insects like grasshoppers

Being better informed about the choices you can have, will help you get the best looking and long lasting screens for your home.

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Congratulation on your Graduation!

To all the Graduates,

May you prosper with all that the future will hold for you.  You have unlimited possibilities that lay ahead.  

From us here at Styleline, Congratulation!