Even a simple alarm system can protect your property by sounding off a warning to everyone in the neighborhood. But with so many advanced options available for both homes and businesses, there is no reason for you to not use them for better safety and protection. Depending on your needs and budget, you can select a suitable alarm system for you. Here are the various options in alarm systems. Specific threat protection Alarm systems are now available to protect from specific security threats. You can choose one or more depending on your home or business requirements.

• Fire alarms – For small homes and shops, fire alarms may seem unnecessary. However, in certain situations, fire alarms can be hugely beneficial, for instance, when your shop is closed for business, or you are sleeping at home.
• Burglar alarms – These types of security systems can protect against thieves and other intruders in your home or place of business by sounding off alerts.

Use of technology Security systems now use advanced tech to offer better protection. You now have a wide variety of choices to pick from.

• Unmonitored alarms – These are simple security alarm systems that make a warning sound when tripped. The loud ringing is enough to ward off intruders and also alert everyone in and around the house. This type of alarm is a cost-effective option as there are no monitoring charges.
• Monitored alarms – When triggered, this type of alarm system alerts a monitoring center. These monitoring centers then inform the law enforcements about any possible break-ins. But with alert lines connected with the phone lines installed outside, it is easy to cut them and disable the alarm.
• Wireless alarms – These are easy to install. But in the long run, with the use of batteries, it can add to your security system costs. These can be used with cameras or motion detection settings. Alarm systems with video surveillance are more popular these days, especially for commercial properties.
• Electronic alarms – Most often used in homes, these alarms are useful to guard windows and doors. But often, these can malfunction due to interference from other electrical signals.

The used cars' market is a growing industry with a lot of players in every region of the country. The traditional way of selling a used car was cumbersome and very inconvenient. One had to drive to a dealership to sell the car and go through the paperwork and procedures to sell the car. With the advent of the Internet and the introduction of innovative web portals, you can sell your car from the comfort of your home or office. All you need to do is choose an online selling platform, post an advertisement complete with pictures and a detailed description, and accept the best offer you get. Selling online is the best way to sell free used cars without any hassle. There are a number of regional and national car websites that sellers can now explore depending on their preferences. While a lot of them charge you for using their services, a number of them allow you to use their services to post the ads of the free used cars. Here are two of the popular websites on which you can buy and sell used cars. Beepi This is one of the popular websites to buy and sell free used cars of any make and model. It has some amazing services for sellers to ensure that the selling process is a breeze and that it gets done fast. If you choose Beepi as the portal to sell your used car, the website sends a team from their end to conduct a 240 point inspection of the car. Once you have put up an advertisement for the car and if you haven't found a buyer for 30 days, then Beepi buys it from you at the best price. The website is also great for buyers as the cars sold on Beepi come with a 10-day return policy. Carlypso This is yet another popular website for buying and selling used cars. If you have any trouble using the portal or need any other help for the selling process, you can chat with an expert about your free used cars. You can tell the expert what you are looking for and they will suggest some of the best cars according to your needs and budget. The website comes with a seven-day return policy. Buying a used car would mean that you get a used car that comes with one round of maintenance done by Carlypso. Before you buy or sell a car from any portal, read up well on the terms and conditions so that you know what you are getting into. Research well on the different models you are looking at and compare prices on different sites to get the best price.

There are very few workout machines that work well for a full round of complete body fitness. An elliptical machine works as the best fitness training tool for people whose emphasis is on a low-impact cardio workout. That not only protects the joints and but also turns out to be a super active exercise trainer who doesn’t put much pressure on one’s joints. What are the important factors before buying an elliptical machine? The price of an elliptical machine ranges from $200 to $5000 depending upon the worth, the functioning and the brand. There are inexpensive models or discounts at the store. It is advisable to buy a branded model that would carry the warranty and would take higher quality inputs. Some of the popular brands for elliptical machines are Nautilus, Precor, ProForm, and Sole. Listed below are the features that one should necessarily look for while buying an elliptical machine: • For the average-sized people, the ideal stride length is around 14”, but for a taller person, 21” could the perfect stride length. • If you could find the feature “adjustable incline”, then there’s nothing better than that. The adjustable incline mode will help you adjust the ramps, and it can even be advantageous to your workout. • The pedals should move smoothly and without any bumps – a no jerk mode. • Having arm handles (upper body option) allows for more options for intensity.• Having a broad range of resistance would make the best of the “adjustable resistance”. Safety guidelines The workout should be both efficient and safe, the elliptical machine should have possibilities of warm-up and cool-down periods, the balanced handrails that just don't get off in the middle, and it should have a simple to read console. Having a heart rate monitor makes it more informative. Having a maintenance free elliptical machine is the best way to keep your exercise workout smooth. So, the best thing to do would be to service the machine every 6 to 8 months (if the device is frequently used).If you're able to preset programs by enabling the options, then creating your customized workout is an added, extra feature that your elliptical machine can offer! The more features, the more does the machine cost! However, stay on track and buy only after analysing with different retailers, especially stores that specialise in fitness equipment.

Creating something new at home instead of buying it from a store is a fun activity. You can use all your creativity and use any tools and supplies you see fit to make an original piece. Unique decorative bowls are one such example of things that a person could make at home. They will add a character to your dining table or furniture, and anyone who visits your home can see your creative side. Some unique decorative bowls you can make on your own at home include: DIY sea glass bowl If you are fond of the sea or the beach and would love to add a similar décor to your home, try to make this sea glass bowl. The steps to make it are extremely simple. You can get started by first collecting sea glass pieces of different colors. This bowl will remind you of summer days at the beach right in the comfort of your home. DIY metallic confetti bowl This unique decorative bowl exudes a flashy or retro sense of style; so, if you want your bowl to catch people’s attention, make it the next time you are in the mood to create something new. You can use silver metallic confetti to make an attractive bowl, which can also be used to store colorful beads or candies. DIY autumn leaf bowl A simple and bright autumn leaf bowl could be your next project, especially if it is the autumn season and you cannot get enough of looking at the trees outside. All you need to do is collect a few beautiful autumn leaves and get ready with your glue and balloon to make this pretty autumn leaf bowl. DIY confetti bowl You usually see confetti during parties and celebrations. It comes in various mesmerizing colors and can be the ideal item to make a unique decorative bowl. The process to make them is quite easy. Choose your favorite colored confetti and get started. DIY chocolate nest bowl Anyone with a sweet tooth should refrain from making this chocolate bowl, as you might end up eating it instead of using it as decoration. This bowl can be the ideal choice for any celebration, especially for kids. Once made, fill the bowl in with the child’s favorite treats and watch as the sweets vanish along with the bowl!

Here are a few recipes that the little gourmand at your home can try preparing. It is however important that kids prepare these recipes strictly under their parents or an adult's supervision. Let's begin with something simple Place some noodles in a large bowl and soak them with hot water for at least half an hour. Drain them afterwards in a large strainer. Shred some chicken meat, discard skins and bones. On a separate dicing plate, cut long stripes of pickle and radish. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce and a small cup of water until you get a smooth consistency. Divide the noodles, carrots and cucumber among 4 bowls and drizzle them with dressing and seasoning of your choice. It is a known fact that kids frown at the sight of broccoli, convincing them to prepare a recipe out of it seems to be an even tougher task. Kids can make an appetizing recipe by adding something extra to it. Prick potatoes with a fork and boil them partially. Microwave them tender for ten to fifteen minutes. Transfer the potatoes into a bowl and wrap them with a foil to keep them warm. Combine broccoli, butter, some salt, and pepper in a medium microwave-proof bowl and microwave it for three minutes. Stir it a couple of times and microwave for a couple of minutes. Split the potatoes (look out for the steam). Mix with broccoli, sour cream and a quarter of teaspoon pepper or some seasoning of your choice. Kids love pizzas. It gets even better if they can bake one for themselves. This will surely give them a nudge to bake even better as they grow up. Heat an oven to 425 degree Fahrenheit. Place the pita breads in a baking sheet. Layer the pita bread with ham or pepperoni and top it with mozzarella and pineapple. Bake until the pitas are crisp and the cheese until the cheese melts. This may take ten to twelve minutes. Keep a strict supervision when the kids are removing the baking tray out of the oven. See to it that they are wearing mittens. It is even better if you take it out for them. Who doesn't love Nutella?! Kids can whip a pretty simple dessert out of it. Take four slices of bread and spread Nutella on one side. Top them with berries of your choice and put the other slice on the top. And cut them into four pieces. A simple yet relishing recipe that kids will love preparing and eating.

Smartphones are getting better with each launch. What was once a basic smartphone is nothing compared to what is trending now. It is like a new evolution out there. The ones who have benefitted from this new evolution is the buyer. Steve Jobs changed the perception of phones. He has been the game changer to an all new level. Buyers now buy cell phones every year as an upgrade to their earlier phones. Changes in cell phone plans The invasion of smartphones has even forced the carriers to do away with contract phones. The service providers now chart out plans so that more and more buyers are inclined to use more data. They have realized that since people buy cell phones at cheap prices the plans for these phones have to be made even cheaper. New phone features The touchscreen phone has now introduced fingerprint scanning which does not require the user to manually enter the passcode, but with just a touch of your finger, the cell phone starts working. Smartphone technology has given birth to infinite applications or apps. Healthcare apps, banking apps, and more can be found on a device called a smartphone. The new smartphones have come up with advanced features like fingerprint scanning, camera tricks, and a larger battery life or even wireless charging. Buyers prefer to buy cell phones which have the latest and innovative features in comparison to their previous models. Voice assistants With smartphones supporting a voice assistant, the user has to just voice out what he wants to do on a smartphone. Suppose the user needs to call John, then he uses the voice-activated the feature to say “call John”, the phone automatically senses his voice and starts dialing John. Even sensors are fitted to enable GPS and tracking devices. It is like a miracle that one device can do so many wonders. Today, the smartphone is not an investment, but a means of convenience. These new features and technology, has got our entire world embodied in one single device.