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How Burglar Alarms Work

April 5th, 2012
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Burglar alarms are found in every retail store and are becoming more common in private homes. Find out how a simple burglar alarm system works.

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How Combination Locks Work

April 5th, 2012
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Combination locks use wheel packs to set the combination inside the lock. Learn about combination locks and see pictures of the inside of a combination lock.

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How do motion sensing lights and burglar alarms work?

April 5th, 2012
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How can motion-sensing lights detect your presence, and what prevents them from seeing you when you’re standing still? See how motion sensing-lights work.

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How does a master key work?

April 5th, 2012
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A master key can open many different types of locks. Find out how a master key works.

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How Emergency Power Systems Work

April 5th, 2012
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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.

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How Lock Picking Works

April 5th, 2012
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Lock picking allows people to open locks with only a few tools. Learn how to pick a lock, about types of keys and locks and about locksmith tools.

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How do lock pick guns work?

April 5th, 2012
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Lock pick guns work on the same principle as raking a lock by pushing up the pins. Learn how lock pick guns work in this article.

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How do you pick a master lock?

April 5th, 2012
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To open a lock, the bottom pins must be aligned so they’re all below the shear line. Learn how to pick a master lock in this article.

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Child-Safety Tips

April 5th, 2012
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Children are masters at finding the dangers that lurk in your home. But there are precautions to all but eliminate these dangers. Learn more.

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Home-Security Tips

April 5th, 2012
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Home security can be achieved with some simple precautions. Follow these tips to make your home safer whether you’re there or away.

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