Home improvements are something that every homeowner goes through at least once a year. There is always something that you might want to tweak or change, which will make your house look better or help you accomplish some tasks much easier. Home security improvements are not exempt from this if anything these improvements are among […]
I love that show, “Forensic Files.” Every so often there’s the case of a person who was found murdered in their apartment due to some forced entry. Which brings me to the topic of apartment security. New Apartment Don’t delay in doing a walk-through of the entire premises, including the laundry room (where a crime […]
Your family could be one little oversight away from a tragedy. Are you on the ball regarding home security? Check out these home security tips: If you have a freestanding mailbox that anyone can get into, protect your families identities and consider installing a lock or using the post office for all your mail. Have […]
Time to get a new lock on your front (or back) door? Or time to upgrade? Go to your local hardware store or better, a locksmith, and you’ll see scads of locks. Which one should you buy? Get familiar with the following terms, ask questions and compare prices of Home Security Locks. Knob Locks Warded: […]
Gone is the day when, while out on a romantic evening with your special someone, you suddenly realize you forgot to turn on your house alarm. You spend the rest of the long evening fretting about this. Nowadays, all you need do is whip out your smartphone and activate the alarm. You can even view the […]
You don’t have to be wealthy or live in a big house to need a home security safe. If you don’t think you need one, ask yourself why. Ask yourself if you don’t have any valuables—not necessarily something that would be valuable to a burglar, but something very dear and special to you, such as a vintage […]
Do you realize how easy it is for a thief to nonchalantly traipse up to your front stoop, remove the package that’s sitting there, and bring it to his nearby parked car without anybody noticing? At night time, this is even easier and less risky. Professional thieves have been known to allot a few hours […]
If it unsettles you to see your home displayed on Google Maps, there’s something you can do about this. Why might this be a concern? Information is “intelligence.” Information to some is power. The logistics of your home may empower certain people, like burglars. Example; if you’re in a residentially cluttered area vs. a remote […]
When you go traveling, I’m sure you make a point to protect the various things you bring with you—including your laptop, children, even spouse. But what about something you left behind? Your home? Is that being protected too? Before Leaving Don’t wait till the last minute to arrange kenneling for your pet. Tidy up the exterior of […]
Before embarking on a road trip with a car full of kids, make sure everything about the vehicle is in top working condition, including the windshield wipers, A/C, heat, fluid levels, seatbelts and lights (exterior and interior). Hopefully you’ll have a GPS; make sure that works, too; they’ve been known to malfunction. Have a backup […]