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Globe and Mail
16-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
TMG Industrial Expands Availability of Metal Garage Sheds, Offering Spacious Storage for Canadian Customers
Tacoma, Washington--(Newsfile Corp. - May 16, 2025) - TMG Industrial, a trusted provider of robust and cost-effective storage solutions, today announced the expanded availability of its popular 26' x 40' Metal Garage Shed (Model TMG-MS2640), designed to meet the growing demand for versatile outdoor storage among homeowners, farmers, and commercial users. With a focus on durability and practicality, this structure provides 1,040 square feet of secure space, ideal for housing vehicles, equipment, and seasonal items. TMG Industrial Expands Availability of Durable Metal Garage Sheds, Offering Spacious Storage Solutions for Canadian Markets To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Engineered for functionality and ease of assembly, the TMG-MS2640 includes: Ample Space: 26' x 40' footprint with 14' peak height, accommodating trucks, RVs, farm equipment, and more. Durable Construction: 16-gauge steel framing and 27-gauge galvanized steel panels for long-lasting performance. Customizable Access: Two 10' x 9' double front doors and a 3' side entry door, installable on either side. Weather-Adaptive Design: Sloped vertical gable roof to minimize snow and water accumulation. Easy Assembly: Pre-drilled components and self-tapping screws enable DIY installation with basic tools. Priced at $13,999.00 CAD (reduced from $14,999.00 CAD), the TMG-MS2640 includes free shipping to most Canadian locations. Orders ship within 10-15 business days from warehouses in Richmond, BC, or Mississauga, ON, ensuring timely delivery ahead of peak construction seasons. Flexible financing options are available through Affirm, starting at $452/month. TMG Industrial offers comprehensive support, including: Detailed Assembly Guides: Step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. Parts Replacement Service: Easily order missing or damaged components. Foundation Guidance: Recommendations for concrete slabs or solid wood bases. "Our customers rely on us for straightforward, honest solutions," said Tony Tse, Customer Service Lead at TMG Industrial. "The TMG-MS2640 is built to offer reliable storage without overpromising. We encourage buyers to review the specifications carefully and reach out with any questions." About TMG Industrial: Since 2015, TMG Industrial has delivered durable storage solutions to over 75,000 customers. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, the company prioritizes transparency, affordability, and customer service.
CNET
11-05-2025
- CNET
Don't Mess It Up: 7 Places to Never Install a Security Camera
If you're ready to set up a security system at your home, the good news is that it's cheaper and easier than ever to add security cameras to protect yourself, your loved ones and your property. Home security cams are simple to install, with a wide variety of wireless, battery models and practical video doorbells to watch over your home, porch, packages, pets and much more with only a quick DIY setup. These cameras are equipped with motion detection, two-way audio and object recognition so you get notifications and control no matter where you are. The bad news is that putting a security camera in the wrong spot won't just prevent it from working, it could even cost you time with false alarms or land you in legal trouble with a neighbor. That's even more annoying if you're out of town and can't immediate address the problem. Follow a few easy guidelines when installing your new cameras to avoid huge headaches down the line. Read more: 5 Places to Never Put Your Amazon Echo Spot 1: Places with the 'expectation of privacy' You need your security camera to protect your home, but the last thing you want it to do is infringe on the safety of others. Don't risk breaking the law (and inviting lawsuits) by placing a camera where people have what the law calls a reasonable expectation of privacy. In practice, don't place a security camera in a bathroom, bedroom or similar area with a very strong expectation of privacy. If you have to place a camera in one of these areas (for instance, to monitor your bedroom in a multi-rental situation), make sure the camera is visible and everyone in the house knows about it. Outside cameras are allowed to capture public spaces, like the sidewalk or street that runs past your home because there's a low expectation of privacy in these areas. Remember, your camera helps provide a sense of security and serves as a tool to keep you and your home safe. Make sure your cameras aren't in places that will render them ineffective or, worse, actually undermine someone's safety. The second-gen Arlo Essential indoor cam is a useful camera but place it carefully for the best effect. Arlo/Amazon Spot 2: Looking directly at a neighbor's property In addition to protecting all the private places on your property, be careful about positioning security cams so that part of their view captures a neighbor's windows or backyard. Legally, those are spots where your neighbors also have a right to their own privacy, and lawsuits have resulted from much less. That's also why you should try to avoid even the appearance of cameras that are pointing toward a neighbor's lawn or peeking into their windows. Many modern security cams come with the ability to create "privacy zones" that block out certain areas in the camera's live view or recording. If a neighbor complains, you may be able to show them your privacy zones to prove that no part of their home is being recorded. Spot 3: Difficult-to-see locations You might be tempted to point cameras at the spots around your home that are difficult to see. There is an intuitive reason for this: If you can't see a location from your windows or doors, it feels possible that someone might be lurking there. You might think these hidden areas are a burglar's preferred place to break and enter. Generally, burglars will enter a home through the most obvious paths. According to data collected by security company ADT, 34% of burglars enter through the front door and 22% use a first-floor window. The clearest access points are the most common routes for break-ins. Pointing a camera at these spaces can deter a break-in and can help identify anyone who attempts to get in. Placing a security camera in a side alley or the back of your home might seem like it will catch someone sneaking around but it's more likely to miss the action. If you really need to watch the hidden spots, look for a bundle that includes several cams to install in multiple locations, like this pack of Arlo Pro 4 spotlight cameras which comes with built-in motion sensor lights to serve as an added deterrent to intruders. Lorex offers free object detection with its cams, so make sure they have a good view. Lorex/Amazon Spot 4: Behind obstructions This might sound like a no-brainer, but camera obstructions aren't always so obvious; outdoors, this might mean allowing space for tree branches to swing in the wind. Be careful of quick-growing plants that will require you to move your camera every year or two, or tree limbs that get a lot heavier when loaded with spring leaves/flowers and will block a view. A quick trimming session may help your installation. Consider your camera's range of view inside too. Will your cam see everything you want it to when interior doors are opened and closed? You'll also want to avoid placing the camera in a spot where a pet might interact with it. If you place it on a shelf, will your cat knock it off? Will an energetic dog barreling through the house send it tumbling or change its angle? The same applies to racing toddlers. Find a spot that has good views of the space you want to watch and is also unlikely to be bumped by you, a guest or your four-legged friend. Spot 5: Through a window The Blink Outdoor 4 has an adjustable mount that's sturdy enough to stay at the right angle. Tyler Lacoma/CNET We know it's tempting to pay less for an indoor-only cam and think about putting it by a window so it can get a good look outside. There are two big problems with trying this. First, windows have a glare problem. Even when the camera is pressed close against the glass, the view often doesn't work when the sun is at a certain angle or when it's dark outside. Over time, dust on the window causes similar issues. Second, the angles and areas you can view through home windows are very limited. Cameras are unlikely to get a good view of key access points or a broad view of a yard or driveway. Spot 6: Facing the sky We don't mean intentionally angling a cam up so it captures only the great blue beyond -- we're talking about cams with wide fields of view that include a significant portion of the sky. This can create problems when the sun passes overhead and blinds the cam with glare or blocks out details with brightness. Also, frequent, direct sunlight increases the risk of UV damage and wear over time. To prevent these problems, work to angle your cam away from the sky and focus on views below the roof/tree/hill line. Also, try to place cameras in an area where they're at least partially protected by shade. Spot 7: Near vents or heaters We've run into this problem during some of our tests and sample experiments and we're here to warn you: Don't put a camera near or above any kind of exhaust vent or heat source. That includes space heaters, fireplaces, fire pits, exhaust vents from gas heating and dryer exhaust vents. Vents and open heat sources tend to make the camera and its lens dirtier, while the higher temperatures are bad for the battery on wireless models. The result is worse performance and a shorter lifespan for your cam. If you're using adhesive connections for your camera, a nearby heat source can ruin the adhesive and lead to a fallen and damaged camera (another reason to avoid direct sunlight). Installing the Arlo Pro outdoors. Arlo Bonus tip: How high to place your camera Most security cameras have no right or wrong height, although many recommendations exist online and from the manufacturer. A higher vantage point will give a better view of a driveway or large yard, but we find that a broad field of view (greater than 130 degrees at least) works just as well, if not better. A rechargeable cam should usually be placed in a spot that's easy to reach when the battery needs attention, although we also recommend using a solar-powered home security camera if you can. Video doorbells are typically installed about 4 feet from the bottom of the doorframe. For more, read up on other home security mistakes you can make. Learn how to stop porch pirates, reduce the risk of car break-ins and what you should keep in a safe. FAQs How do I avoid legal issues when installing a security camera? When you install a security camera, you need to respect the "expectation of privacy." That means you can't film places where people have a reasonable expectation that their actions will remain fully private. In your own property, this includes rooms like the bathroom and the bedroom -- although you can still install a camera if you don't hide it and make it readily apparent that there's security equipment installed. Outside of the house, it would be best if you were careful about installing cameras that point into strangers' properties, and especially their backyards. What are the biggest obstructions to a security camera? If you want to make sure your security camera is able to get an obstructed view, make sure to avoid installing it near tree branches. You're also going to want to avoid facing the camera toward the sun or through a window, as both of these locations are going to cause a lot of glare and interfere with what you're able to see.
