I am not messy, but I am a little clumsy. My wife is always getting on to me about spilling things. When I saw this DIY Fridge Mat Pinterest, I jumped at the chance to show the wife some projects of mine can make HER life easier also. It is all well and good to be handy.
However, f you can’t wow the wife occasionally then you won’t have anyone to be prepared for.
To make a fridge mat simply use plastic place mats on your fridge shelves. If they get dirty it is much easier to take them out and clean them than it is to clean the actual shelf.
As you can see this is a simple little project, but it does wonders for making your fridge easy to clean. If the mats get too dirty, simply lift them out and throw them away. The stains and spills will go with them leaving your fridge shelves protected and clean.
This DIY Fridge Mat is about as easy as my microwave cleaning trick. It is not hard, try it and see if it makes your life easier.
In the market for a safe? Don’t make the mistake of buying one that’s not entirely secure. Find out what to look for so you know how to pick the best safe here.
Homeowners have been using safes for centuries to store everything from cash to expensive belongings. But how “safe” are these home safes anyway?
Back in 2015, a report showed how one North American home safe manufacturer released their latest model with just one single flaw, but that one flaw quickly turned into a security nightmare.
Forbes then interviewed an expert locksmith who was able to break into the 86-pound safe in question in just 60 seconds!
Professional burglars regularly use magnets, paper clips, wires, voltage, and even drinking straws to break into home safes.
But does this mean you have to forego getting your own safe? Not at all.
In fact, understanding the tricks of the lock pick trade is the very first step in choosing the best safe for your home.
Let’s discuss a few more important tips to know for choosing the most secure safe for your home.
Check For UL and TL Ratings
You don’t want to buy a safe without doing your research first.
To help homeowners choose the best safe for their home, manufacturers include safety ratings on their products.
If a safe doesn’t include any ratings whatsoever, keep moving. Not having any safety ratings is an indicator of a poor home safe.
Take note of the following safety rating system:
A UL rating means that safe has been tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories, the leading public safety tester for home safes. However, If the safe only has one UL rating as a “resident security container” (RSC), that means it has just basic safety requirements.
The TL rating, which is also administered by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), stands for “tool-resistant” safe. This means your combination lock safe has optimal protection against mechanical and electrical tools used by burglars.
Remember to save this TL rating breakdown:
A TL-15 rating represents the “best protection” against tools according to Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
TL-30 rated home safes offer “superior protection.”
TL-30×6 rated safes mean those products offer “extreme protection”, the highest TL rating.
How Thick Are Your Home Safe’s Walls and Doors?
Your safe’s wall and door thickness is a critical element to consider before purchasing a home safe.
Luckily, there are also ratings that indicate the level of wall thickness a safe has and the type of materials used.
Home safe wall ratings are classified with either “B” or “C” ratings.
If a home safe has a “B” rating, this means its walls are less than a half-inch thick and its doors are under an inch thick.
A C-rated home safe means its walls are made from steel and they’re just under a half-inch thick. C-rated home safes must also have doors that are at least an inch thick or more.
Is Your Safe Fireproof?
Next to safety ratings, you also want to ensure that your home safe can survive a fire.
Recent data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) found there were more than 1.3 million house fires in just one year alone, and that annual estimate led to a staggering $14.3 million in property damages.
Home safes are also rated for their degree of protection against home fires. Again, the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) rating is the most important fire rating to look for when purchasing a safe.
Experts agree that homeowners should purchase a safe that has at least a 1-hour UL fire safety rating, also referred to as the “UL 350-1 hour” rating.
Forget losing sleep from an unsecured safe.
Planning truly does make perfect when it comes to protecting your valuables.
Don’t forget to bookmark these tips when you visit The Safe Depot to find the ideal safe for your home.
Looking for the best gun safe to add to your home? We’re sharing everything you need to know to pick the one that best suits your unique needs. Check it out!
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There are so many gun safes you may actually get lost if you walked into a warehouse that sold them.
Choosing a safe can be daunting, especially when you just expected to find a basic box to securely store your guns and other valuable belongings.
How could it be so complicated? You ask in utter confusion.
It really doesn’t have to be complicated. In a world of awesome customization options for pretty much anything you could ever want or need, manufacturers just get carried away.
There are two things you can do in this moment. Take a gun case quiz, and read on for some great info on how to choose a case for your needs.
Ask Yourself: Why Do I Own Guns?
No, this is not an existential question. It’s merely a way of parsing out what your basic gun safe needs are.
If you own guns for home defense, you need to access your guns quickly. Which is wise because 20% of homes will experience a home invasion. Period.
You may be storing your weapons to keep them away from children. You need something small that might even be attachable to something solid. It would have to have a quick release mechanism for easy access for you, and you only.
If you own guns for self-defense away from home, you need something portable. Something portable and concealable in a vehicle is useful for mobile defense.
Or you could just be a hunter and or collector of guns and valuable rifles. In this case, you may just want a large heavy case that is fireproof and more than burglar resistant.
Why Do You Need A Safe?
There are several reasons why people buy safes. Some of these include local laws. Theft or accident prevention. Damage prevention.
If you are buying a safe to comply with laws, make sure you understand the requirements. The state of California probably has the most strict gun safe laws in the country. If you are really concerned about staying within the law, California laws could be the gold standard. (This is a guest post – and they are not saying commifornia gun laws are the gold standard, but only that if you are within their limits you are probably within the law of every state)
But even so. Make sure you know your local regulations.
Of course, these legal specifications can never guarantee protection against theft.
Most cases are designed to withstand things like crowbars and prying tools.
They won’t withstand drills and other power tools.
And make sure the case is actually fire tested. It might claim fire safe. But if not actually tested, you never know. And whatever is inside might combust or melt anyway because of temperatures.
Also, remember, with gauge steel, the lower number is a thicker steel.
How Fast Can It Open?
Going back to the first question. Do you need to open the safe quickly?
Keyed locks are more reliable than most. You insert the key, turn, it opens. No jamming.
But, with keyed entry, you risk losing the key.
Combination locks are either mechanical or electronic.
Can you remember and quickly plug in numbers or turn a dial in a pinch? Then this safe could be for you. Otherwise, if you have a bad memory, go for the keyed entry.
Conclusion:
These are only a few small considerations when it comes to choosing a safe. But what we just went over are the base considerations you need.
So, now that you have the basics. Go shopping. You’ll find something you need in no time.
If you’re in shape, a nine-pound rifle shouldn’t be a problem. And if you’re out of shape “what the [hey] are you doing out there in the first place?”
So, deer rifles really shouldn’t be over ten pounds for those who plan on hiking in.
Distance
A longer barrel provides more accuracy over distance. Inside your barrel are grooves that add spin to your bullet.
The longer the barrel, the longer the grooves, the more the spin. Both the spin and speed of your bullet improve accuracy the higher they are. Which is why you’ll see really long barrels on sniper’s guns.
If you want to shoot distance, you’re going to need a good scope. A good scope will allow you to quickly line up the shot at 350 yards or more.
Standard scopes typically have some sort of adjustment nobs so you can adjust for elevation and wind. You’ll want this adjustment if you’re going to be anywhere but a tree stand.
Action
Action refers to the manner in which a round is chambered. In a hunting rifle, there are three methods. Bolt. Lever. And Semi-auto.
Most deer rifles are bolt action.
Bolt action is easier to maintain than either lever or semi-auto. It’s also the most reliable method to chamber a round.
Semi-auto has the possibility of getting jammed. And lever can get debris stuck in the mechanism too easily.
The sign of a good hunting rifle is its ability to eject cartridges and chamber a round without risk of jamming.
Chambering
Chambering, or better known as caliber, will either enhance or hinder your hunting.
The best deer hunting calibers include .423 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnums, and .308 Winchesters. And the best overall is the 7mm-08 Remington.
Anything less than this will require more shots to kill your buck. Don’t waste your time.
Recoil
This is probably the least important with a deer hunting rifle. You will most likely shoot one round at a time.
If you’re a new hunter, recoil might be intimidating. So you might want to find a rifle that compensates for recoil.
Conclusion:
A lot of what determines your loyal hunting rifle is personal preference. If you have friends with multiple rifles or have multiple hunters as your friends, have them take you out to the range to shoot their guns. Find out what you’re comfortable with.
Also, don’t go for the Walmart or sports store rifles. Get your rifles at a reputable place like Christensen Arms Guns. You’re going to be spending a lot of time with your gun. Don’t sell yourself short.
I admit I have mixed feelings about this camera, than the last one I reviewed. This one was easier to hook up to my phone, and I like the single cable instead of three separate cords coming from the camera. IT goes to IR nicely, and has a good picture. However, it feels cheaper, the mounting bracket is awful and I can’t find the software to install on either my mac or my pc.
Google play and itunes have the sricam software for phones, and that works great, but the sricam software for computers is either hard to find or it does not work with this camera.
I do like how this doesn not need a n SD card installed into the guts to make it record, but since I want to use this on my land – and there is not interent there, then this partiucular camera does me no good.
However, at $40, if you only want to use this to check on things with your phone, and you install it where there is internet, then this is a very useful camera for the price.
I admit I have mixed feelings about this camera, than the