​Maybe you’re thinking of buying a home where the water source is a well.  If you have never lived in a home with well water before, there are some things you need to know about it.  For example, its very important to have the well water tested to make sure it’s safe for drinking.
 
What kinds of dangers could be lurking in well water? To help answer this question and address the importance of well water testing, please watch the following video.  It will also help you understand the need to take precautions
 
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​The home should be a place you feel safe and secure in so, naturally, a homeowner will do all they can to keep it that way.  However, did you know that, what you think to be secure locks on your exterior doors, may not be as safe as you think? Why is that? It may surprise you to learn that one method an intruder may use to break into your home is with a bump key.  What is a bump key?
 
A bump key is a type of key cut in a special way that enables it to be used in a pin-tumbler lock.  If you are wondering whether your home has pin-tumbler locks, there is a strong chance.  This is because this type of lock is one of the most common kinds of lock in the world.
 
How easy is it to obtain a bump key? It is relatively easy to acquire a bump key and simply requires you to know the manufacturer of the lock you want to use it for.  Another reason a bump-key might appeal to a would-be intruder is that little time or skill is needed to master the art of using one.
 
There are some things you can do to lower the likelihood of an intruder using a bump key on your locks.
For example, there are bump proof locks out there, although they are hard to find and rather expensive.  An easier option may be to fit bump-resistant locks which are more commonly found.  Installing an alternative security system that will alert you to a possible intruder is another good option and there are many kinds available today.