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Know About Door Locks

Door locks serve two basic purposes: allowing the right people to enter a room, and keeping the wrong people out of a room. In multifamily properties, such as in apartments , condos and retirement communities, door locks are critical for ensuring the safety of residents because of the volume of people coming and going. To say that most people don’t think about door lock technology as often as they use their door lock is almost certainly an understatement, so how do you know what makes a good door lock? We did the technical research to find the what makes one lock different from the next, and what to look for when door lock shopping. Here are five tips to help you find the best door locks for your multifamily property. 1. Inspect the door The first step in finding the right door lock is to take a look at the door itself. Specifically, inspect the part of the door where the lock will go. If there is a hollowed out square compartment in the edge of the door, then the door requi...

Top 5 benefits of LED lighting

Lighting technology has come a long way since the early 1900s when the mass-production of incandescent light bulbs replaced candlesticks and oil lamps to light the home . Decades later, lighting manufacturers came to realize the importance of energy efficiency. This led to the popularization of compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, which use about 75% less energy than typical incandescent bulbs. Today, the need to find an even more efficient light source than incandescent and CFL lighting is underscored by rising energy costs and new light bulb efficiency legislation passed by the Central government and some state governments. Enter the LED, or light-emitting diode, light bulb. Similar to how early incandescent bulbs made burning candles for light obsolete, LED lighting boasts several energy-saving advantages that will make incandescent and CFL bulbs burn out into the past. Read the top five benefits you need to know about LED lighting and see what makes this the lighting tech...

Why Kochi for Future Living?

Kochi is one of the cosmopolitan cities of Kerala which had come into the limelight with its rich treasures of spices. It is also called as the Gateway to Kerala and its awe-inspiring scenic views makes it a perfect tourist destination. Kochi is a small place in Kerala which is also known as God's Own Country and famous for its green pastures with beautiful landscapes. This city houses the very famous port which is known for its world-class standards and facilities. The international airport at Nedumbassery is located approximately 40 km North of the city. Malayalam is the native language spoken here. With economic and social development this place has become one of the most happening places in Kerala. People are highly fashion conscious and great western culture influence can be seen in the way they dress. Centuries ago Kochi was a commercial centre for traders like Arabs, British, Portuguese Dutch and Chinese. These travellers came to this beautiful city to get access ...

Floor Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This definitely applies to the flooring in your facility, where dust and grit can act as an abrasive on hard and soft surfaces alike. Regular cleaning and maintenance can extend the life and look of your floors so you can avoid spending your repair budget on unnecessary flooring replacement costs. Use these tips to help you save resources by preserving your VCT, ceramic, terrazzo, concrete, carpet floors and matting. Select your type of flooring: VCT Concrete Terrazzo Ceramic tile & grout Carpet Matting VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile) As needed: Remove finish (if any). Dust mop and clean with a 4:1 emulsifier solution. Apply to the floor and allow to dwell for 15 minutes. Agitate with the floor machine and black pad, remove with a wet vac. Check floor thoroughly for any missed spots. Helpful tip: For the new floor, check with the installer for appropriate cure times before applying...