Protect Your Doors with Style: An In-Depth Look at Escutcheon Plates

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The bulk of burglars are more knowledgeable about a home’s security—or lack thereof—than most residents are. They can identify weaknesses in your windows or doors that you might not even be aware of. An escutcheon plate is one of the greatest ways to increase the security of your doors and property while protecting it against damage from the key.

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A Guide to Isuzu D-Max Performance Exhaust

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No vehicle comes out of the factory ready to hit the track. Although there are some made especially for it they’re not made to be used on a public road. Those that are, can be made more performance-oriented just by replacing one system. This is the exhaust system that every internal combustion vehicle has.

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Toyota Hilux Exhaust System: How to Clean the DPF Filter

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Diesel vehicles have been around longer than you think it’s just that they were introduced in the automotive world a bit later on. Although petrol has long been the fuel that the majority of automakers have proffered before diesel came into the picture, the alter is now preferred by more and more drivers. Yes even if you drive a vehicle such as a Hilux you’d still prefer having it run on diesel.

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Dark Blue Wallpaper: Give Your Blank Wall a Fresh Face

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The use of wallpapers in homes is nothing new. Wallpapers have been used before the 18th century mainly on walls as the main decorative element in a particular area. During the Renaissance period, wallpapers were used by the rich classes to cover any wall imperfections and to add colour to their homes. During this period, wallpapers featured scenes, and it was at the beginning of the 20th century when patterned wallpapers appeared on the market. They were popular until the first part of the century because, in the second half, plain painting took the place of wallpapers. However, it seems that over the years, wallpapers became popular once again, and all thanks to the large selection of materials, patterns and sizes. Continue reading

The Benefits of Puzzles in Early Childhood

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Puzzles are a popular pastime among kids and adults alike. With so many themes, styles and sizes available, everyone can have fun with the age-old favourite pastime over and over again. But did you know that in addition to being entertaining puzzles can also benefit child development? The secret is in selecting age-appropriate puzzles. Young children should start with puzzles such as the outlines of basic shapes and as they grow, you can gradually introduce more complex versions with a few hundred pieces with their favourite animals, vehicles, or characters. My kids love nothing more than taking over the dining table with their Eeboo puzzles containing 500 or1000 pieces and creating a masterpiece over a couple of days – definitely a top Covid-19 lockdown past time in our home. Continue reading