Increasing Your Tulsa, OK Commercial Property Security

Security, whether in our Tulsa, OK business, home or elsewhere, is important to just about everyone. If you're like me, you probably feel pretty secure. Even though we may feel secure, are we really secure? Keep these simple tips in mind to improve security on your commercial property.

• Always know your surroundings. If you are in a new area or the area has been developing, take a walk or drive around during the day and check out the area. Make a note of routes that might be safer to walk or drive. Also, make a mental note of normal parking routines and people in your area.
• Get to know your neighbors. Find out who lives and works nearby and what's been going on.
• Keep your windows and doors closed and locked when you are not around. Don't assume everything will be okay.
• Leave a few lights on. If you will be away for more than a day, consider putting a few lights on a timer.
• Install more exterior lighting, including landscaping lights and lights that are on a motion sensor. Keep your landscaping well lit. Although the focus is on the landscaping, should a burglar be nosing around in your landscaping, near any windows, they will be more visible this way. Also, keep exterior lights on a motion sensor that way they come on when there is any movement.
  
• When going on vacation or a business trip, be prepared. Put lights on timers, cancel mail and newspaper delivery or arrange for it to be picked up. Have a friend stop by a few times to check things out. Don't leave clues that you are not at home.
• Remember to set your security system!

For help with exterior or interior lighting installation or for all your Tulsa, OK electrical repair and installation needs, contact Larry Murray of Murray Electric at 98-557-3020 or www.murrayelectric.com.

For Tulsa, OK landscaping that includes well designed lighting, call Nathan Vaughn of Bluum Outdoor at 918-599-8500 or www.bluum.net

Improving Indoor Air Quality in Your Tulsa, OK Commercial Property!

Indoor air pollution in your Tulsa, OK commercial property can pose many health risks, including: allergies, asthma, and even cancer. The average person spends about 30% of their day at work and 75% of their day indoors . These simple solutions can improve the air quality in your business:

• Avoid smoking and the use of chemicals indoors.
• Use building materials that don't emit toxins. Ask your builder for some eco-friendly building options.
• When replacing flooring, use eco-friendly flooring such as bamboo , stone, or cork.
  
• Dehumidify in moist areas.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Use filters that help reduce air pollutants.

For information on high quality air filters to improve indoor air quality, contact Rick Butefish at www.Filters4Me.com or 918-292-8600.

To build a new Tulsa, OK commercial building or for questions about acceptable green building materials in Tulsa, OK, contact Rick Oberlender of US Building Systems at 918-518-5913.

For eco-friendly flooring products in Tulsa, OK, contact Jim Ecrette of ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings at 918-252-7711 or www.prosourcefloors.com

KNOW YOUR VOTING INFORMATION!

One of the biggest and most important United States and Oklahoma elections is tomorrow, November 2, 2010. For many of you, you have already researched the issues and candidates, know your polling place, and are ready to go. For others, however, knowing what you will be voting on is a daunting task and you may not know where to start. For those of you in the latter category, or for those who simply want a little bit more information, read on for some helpful steps to take before you vote and for some vital links to ballot information.

Steps to Take to Ensure a Smoother Voting Process:

1. Know Your Information! Before you go vote, make sure you know the following: your voting precinct, state Senate district, state House district, County Commission district. Knowing this information can ensure that you get all the proper ballots and the right candidates to choose from on your ballot. Follow this helpful link to the Oklahoma State Election Board. Simply click on find your polling place and enter your name, birthday, and zip code. Take this information with you when you vote.
2. Know Your Oklahoma State Questions and Candidates! There will be 11 State Questions on the Ballot tomorrow, as well as elections for 9 statewide partisan offices, and 6 statewide judicial offices. There will also be many district judges and special elections all over the state. Take some time to check out the following links to be an informed voter. Follow this link to Ballotpedia for links to information on each of the 11 state questions. Follow this link to politics1 for information on the statewide elections. This link to tulsacounty will give you a copy of your sample ballot. You will need the information you found in point 1 to get the proper ballot.
3. Go Vote! Make sure you take notes of which candidates, questions, and issues you are in agreement with. You could even print out the sample ballot and mark it for easier reference.

The important thing is to make our voices heard. No matter which candidate or side of the issue you stand on, be informed and go vote.

For all your Tulsa, OK area commercial real estate needs, contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors, 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com