Archive for October, 2009
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Are you considering installing surveillance cameras inside and outside your home? This can be an easy way to keep an eye on suspicious activity as well as deter intruders. So what’s stopping you from making this easy DIY installation? Below are the main reasons why surveillance cameras can be beneficial ...
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Incorporating solar panels onto your home can save you a significant amount of money and energy. However, thieves have recently been targeted companies and even homes that have installed solar panels. Solar panels are not cheap, so you need to protect your investment.
First, it’s worthwhile to contact your homeowner’s insurance ...
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
You’re on vacation enjoying the beautiful sunny shoreline, and you’re family is having the time of their lives. It’s a couple days into your getaway, and you get a call from your security company saying that a burglar has broken into your home. What do you do know?
As much as ...
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
You wake up in a startle and hear whispers coming from downstairs. You rub your eyes thinking it’s just a dream, but you realize that there are strangers in your home. It’s in the middle of the night, so what are you going to do? What’s the appropriate way to ...
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Thinking like a burglar can be overwhelming and exhausting, and if you don’t think of the right questions to ask, you might completely overlook your weak points. Below are some additional security questions you should ask yourself, so you can stay on top of your home.
Can a burglar get through ...
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
When you’re trying to improve the general security of your home, the best way to determine what you need is to think like a burglar. In order to assess the weak areas of your home, it can help to ask yourself some general security questions.
Is your lawn well manicured?
Burglars can ...
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Home security updates can be costly, but if you no longer have a security budget to draw money from, use these simple tips to boost your security.
Close Your Drapes and Blinds
Burglars on the lookout for expensive items that they can run off with, so you should keep your blinds and ...
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Where do you currently keep all of your important papers? If they're scattered in a file box, who knows what could happen to them. A locked cabinet or drawer can be a wise investment, especially if you keep firearms in your home. You can also store other valuables such as ...
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Wouldn’t it be comforting to know that if someone opened a window in your home, you would know about it immediately? What if your alarm system could also alert you when glass was broken? There are a couple different alarm detectors that are beneficial to have, and if you’re in ...
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