Diamond Certified Resource Home Safety & Security Guide
Diamond Certified Resource Home Safety & Security Guide
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Read MoreLOS ALTOS — If a door in your home is difficult to close, lock or unlock, it could be more than a mere inconvenience. In fact, a doorknob latch or deadbolt that isn’t functioning properly can actually make your home more susceptible to break-ins. To ensure greater security, it’s important to test all door latches and deadbolts for proper functioning and take steps to amend any malfunctioning components. Testing a door latch A doorknob latch consists of two parts: the main latch (the larger of the two) and the dead latch. When you close a door, the main latch falls into the hole in the adjacent strike plate, while the dead latch is held back. Read more
SANTA ROSA – Upon finding mold in their homes, people often take it upon themselves to get rid of the problem. However, when it comes to removing mold, there are right and wrong ways of going about it. Not only are some methods ineffective, in some cases, they can create a bigger problem than there originally was. That’s why it’s important to know the proper ways to deal with mold, as well as common mistakes to avoid. The most common way homeowners try to remove mold is by wiping it down with bleach. However, while bleach is an effective cleaner and sanitizer, it’s also a toxic chemical, with a byproduct that can be more harmful than the mold itself. Read more