Tank Warfare: Protecting Your Heating Oil Tank From Oil Thieves

For many rural home and farm owners, particularly those in colder Southern parts of the country, oil powered heaters are effective and economical ways to heat buildings that aren’t connected to mains gas and/or electricity. However, if you own an oil heating system you may find yourself the target of oil thieves, who can drain a tank of valuable kerosene or gas oil swiftly and silently. With many oil-heated homes situated in rural, isolated areas, oil thieves can operate largely without disturbance, so if you have an oil heating system you should take steps to protect your oil tank from the attentions of these marauding burglars.…

Tips to Help You Maintain the Condition of Security Window Screens

Security window screens are made from very strong materials, such as stainless steel mesh. However, those security screens gradually accumulate dirt and grime which can shorten their lifespan. This article discusses some tips that you can use to maintain the pristine condition of your security screen windows. Stick to Mild Cleaners You should never use strong cleaners or cleaners that have abrasives to clean your security screen windows. Such strong cleaners may gradually degrade the protective coating of the security screen, and it will be exposed to corrosion.…