3 smoke detectors more than 20 yrs old need replacing. They're hardwired into the house are attached by a little plug. I thought that was so convenient until I found this type is no longer made. Now I don't know how to install new ones. Do I cut the little plug off the wires that are coming out of the ceiling? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Don't touch any wire until you have verified that it is not live and cannot accidentally be made live whilst you are in contact with that wire. If you cannot verify that it is not live then assume that it is live. If you cannot verify that it cannot become live by someone for instance switching it on then do not touch it with you hand or any metal object.
take off the mask! get a pair of safety goggles. the high/low profile matters about the size of your scope. if you have a big scope(lenz circumference) you need high profile scope rings
I would not advise narrowing the street, the risk of someone hitting one or both of your cars is not worth it. I also agree that by doing so, you are creating more hiding places for your children and other neighborhood kids to not be seen or see cars. in today's twisted legal system, don't leave room for ANY liability on your part. This also includes anything on or near the road that could potentially distract or disable a motorists right of way. I totally respect your plight and agree that people simply need to slow down in residential areas. Unfortunately, the Police can't really do much unless THEY see someone breaking the law especially in the case of a motor vehicle complaint. Keep working with your city council, and DO continue to keep records of what make, model and license plate of the vehicles that speed in front of your residence. Another tidbit of info that would help is the posted speed on your street as that will help us gauge what kind of road it is.
