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Attic ladders run the gamut of quality. If your folding ladder is not up to par, check these manufacturers and tips for a stairway to your attic that is safe. Folding attic ladders or stairs that last are available.

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Hearing loss is a result of sound intensity and length of time the ear is exposed to the noise. It doesn't take long to hurt your hearing. All noise above 85 decibels will do damage to your ears, and many regular daily noises are above that range. Protect your ears with a variety of hearing protection devices, such as simple ear plugs and ear muffs.

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It may surprise you how much damage can be done to an ear from loud, everyday noises. Protect your ears from hearing loss with ear plugs and ear muffs, and use this chart to know what decibels put you at risk. Stay below 85 decibels for your hearing protection. Above that level, use earplugs or earmuffs.

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If you want to fight fire and theft for your valuables and documents, buy the best safe protection you can afford. Obtain literature on the safes of interest and consult local police and fire officials about the level of protection the products provide you. Trade publications offer vast resources of information to help you make good decisions about fireproof and thief resistant wall or floor safes or fireproof storage boxes to protect your document storage and valuables.

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Do you need fire or theft/burglar protection - or both from your safe? Check all safes for test performance, avoid used safes, check out hidden hinges, locks and warranties. Read these guidelines to help determine the fireproof and theft/burglar resistant safes that will protect your document storage and valuables.

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Fire and burglar resistant safes come in several models and price ranges. A fireproof safe is far easier to come by than a safe that can bungle a thief. Theft resistant safes are expensive as they need to be heavy to impede mobility. A fire safe can be far more affordable, but needs to be hidden well and above any potential flood or water damage.

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Fire, flood and theft safe document storage for your valuable papers is an important consideration, as they cannot be replaced easily if catastrophe strikes. There is no one option offering complete document protection. Make copies and store in different locations, and be sure to house them in a fireproof safe or storage box, hidden in locations recommended by local fire and police officials.

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Use closet organizers to remedy wasted space and alleviate clutter and confusion. This primer covers installing a wire bedroom closet organizer for storage, which is fairly quick and simple to do. Wood closet organizer systems are more "weighty" prospects and may not be the best project for DIY.

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Closet organizers will free up storage space and save time with less clutter. These closet organizer manufacturers all have informative literature to help you visualize the closet design potential for your home. A closet organization system can be constructed in wire, wood, or melamine covered fiberboard.

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