Smart homes are becoming the norm with new technology being developed and improved for better security. However, there are still plenty of people who are hesitant to embrace this trend because they don’t understand it. Learn how your smartphone can help secure your home whether you’re there or away. View Your Home You can find […]
Standard locks are easily broken into, which means rekeying or replacing often if you own a business or have rental properties. This can get expensive as well as being less secure. High security locks are a better choice for anyone who wants to protect their property. If you haven’t upgraded your locks to a high-security […]
It’s happened yet again. Your tenant has called you in the middle of the night, and they can’t get into their apartment. They’ve lost their keys and they expect you to come let them in. Instead of dragging yourself out of bed late at night, you can call on a professional locksmith service to handle […]
It happens when you least expect it. You arrive home late at night, fumbling for your keys only to realize you left them inside the house. As you check the door, you realize it’s locked and you can’t get in. Now is not the time to try to figure out who to call for help. […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]