Why you need a locksmith

Despite it being one of the most visited of all the Australian cities it's surely not the safest city in the country. If you don't have adequate safety measures installed at your home and office or in your car, the chances are high that you will be a victim of burglary.

Thanks to some of the most professional and efficient locksmith services in Sydney, your security can be really tightened. Get to know about the different jobs a good locksmith can do and you would see that it is actually beneficial dealing with them. If you are facing security problem, they can protect your residential environment from unwelcomed guests. Whether you need a lock change or a biometric lock for urgent security, you can increase the security of your home through security services provided by a professional, and reliable locksmith company.

Your key gets broken in the lock
Sometimes when people try to lock their doors or when they try to open their lock, the key gets broken and half of the key remains inside the lock. This is very common these days. Locksmiths plays an important role here as they have the tools and the skills required to remove the half key and avoid any kind of damage.

You break up un-amicably with your partner
After a break up, there are still other things you should do to keep yourself safe. Changing all the locks of your home may be necessary. This is especially true if your ex may have made copies of your keys. A security systems professional will be able to assist you in this instance. They may recommend more than simply a change of locks. CCTV and security doors could also be added to your home security systems.

Increased security
A state of the art lock system provides your property with a high level of security. Remember, you need to protect your family and/or business from burglars and unwanted intruders. These people might cause harm to your family members, staff, or property very easily. State of the art locks should be installed in all your properties to ensure maximum security.

Additionally windows should be made of a toughened glass and should be of perfect size, tightly fitting into the window frame. Composite security doors add further protection as do HD CCTV and monitored alarm systems.

Points to remember

• When going out of your home, you should properly lock the windows.
• To further increase the safety you can also opt for the complete home security packages.
• CCTV installations which can be monitered from mobile devices anywhere in the world and monitored alarm systems are highly recommended solutions.
• If there is some suspicious activity taking place and you're on a budget use a fake alarm box. These fakes will often do the same job as a real alarm in the short term.

These devices will help you in monitoring the security of your home even when you are away from your home. This will also give you a complete peace of mind. These security systems are famous among those individuals who tend to travel frequently.

How to clean a clogged drain

Do you have a clogged bathtub drain? Don't worry, it happens to us all from time to time. But how can we try to fix it before calling in the plumber? Here are five  surefire ways to clean a clogged bathtub drain:

1. Use a baking soda & vinegar mix
Pour some a cup of baking soda into the the drain, let it settle and then flush with a cup of white spirit vinegar. You can follow up the initial flush with boiling water.

2. Use a drain claw
If you have a drain claw, or are willing to purchase one they can be useful in cleaning out clogged drains.

3. Use a plumbers snake
Similarly a plumbers snake is a useful tool for blocked drains and can be quite efficient at getting rid of nasty blockages.

4. Use a plunger
The age old favourite, the plunger. Just about every home has one and although it may be number four on our list it will probably the first thing most people turn to when the get a blockage in their home.

 5. Call your local plumber
If you have exhausted all avenues and the blockage is still causing you problems then your best bet is to call your local plumber.

Help Save The Bees

It's well known that Bees are dying in large numbers and whilst there is no definite answer to why there is much speculation among academic circles. Experts have offered a number of reasons including; insectisides, pesticides, and GMO crops. Whatever the reason Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is a very real threat to Bees all over the world and something we need to actively fight to stop.

So, how can you help? It's easy really. All you need to do is ensure your garden has some of the lovely plants mentioned below in it and you will be helping immesely.

Herbs that help save Bees:

Lavender
Catmint
Sage
Cilantro
Thyme
Fennel
Borage

Perennials that help save Bees:

Crocus
Buttercup
Aster
Hollyhocks
Anemone
Snowdrops
Geranium

Annuals that help save Bees:

Calendula
Sweet Asylum
Poppy
Sunflower
Zinnia
Cleome
Heliotrope

If you have trouble locating any of these plants just ask your gardener to pick some up for you from the local nursery before he next comes to tend to your garden.