Archive for the ‘Basic Home Security’ Category

Can Your Social Media Activity Compromise Your Home Security?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

In order for us to stay connected with the rest of the world, we now go to various social media platforms such as Twitter, Myspace, Foursquare, Facebook, Loopt, etc. While these online sources have made connecting with friends and family as well as meeting new people easier, it makes you ...

The Ultimate Home Safety Comes at a Price

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

How much would you pay for home security? A modern day fortress built by Al V. Corbi in 2002, which is situated in the hills of Los Angeles, California, costs $7.25 million. This home carries quite a tab, but its home security features are some of the best that the ...

Security Routine for When the Sun Goes Down

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

There is a sense of security in having a routine. Developing a home security routine for you and your family is a way to ensure that your basic home security devices are in place when you need them the most. By setting up some rules and guidelines, your home will ...

How to Answer the Door Safely

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Do you know how to safely answer your door? It’s especially important to know the protocol for this if you have children, because how are they going to know when it’s okay to answer the door if you’re not present? Opening the door to a complete stranger only invites trouble. ...

6 Ways to Increase the Security of Your New Home

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Buying a new home can be a burden on your wallet, so after you move into it, you might not have much cash leftover. However, there are some budget friendly ways to increase the security and safety of your new home. Making a few adjustments can help you feel more ...

Fire Prevention Questions to Ask Yourself

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Now that the cold season is setting in, you’re going to be using your heat and maybe even a fireplace to keep your home warm. But when is the last time you checked to ensure that your fireplace clean or that your furnace is working properly? If you haven’t inspected ...

Tips for Keeping Your Solar Panels Secure

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 ...

What to Do if a Burglar Breaks into Your Home While You’re on Vacation

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 ...

10 More Security Questions to Ask Yourself

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 ...

10 Security Questions to Ask Yourself

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 ...