Archive for the ‘Basic Home Security’ Category

Top Items Burglars Break-in For

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

When burglars are searching for a home to break into, what exactly are they looking for? As a homeowner this is a good question to wonder about, because if you know more about how a burglar’s mind work, you will be able protect your home better. In addition to protecting ...

Expert Home Security Tips

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

You can’t stop crime from happening, but you can at least prevent it. Having expert advice can steer you on the right track, and you might be astonished to find that securing your home doesn’t have to be so expensive and time consuming. Below are some expert tips to keep ...

Vertical Blinds Affect the Chance of Burglaries by 6%

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Quick…do have vertical blinds on your windows? If the answer is a resounding ‘no,’ you might want to rethink your blinds. According to a recent Home Office report on crime in England and Wales, 6% of burglaries were reduced thanks to vertical blinds. Who knew that those long, dangling pieces ...

Flood Lights: Brighten Up Those Dark Spots

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

What is it about light that makes people feel at ease? When you have a chance to get outdoors and enjoy some sunlight on your face, it’s a relieving experience. If you have to get up in the middle of the night, it’s comforting to have a light on in ...

Tips for Securing a Home Office

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Working from home has many perks. You can work in your pajamas, drink as much coffee as you want, make a mess of your desk, etc. But the best part is that no one will see you, and you can always setup whatever office hours are most convenient for you. ...

Home & Office Security Signage

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Maybe you can’t afford a high tech security system or the best surveillance cameras on the market, but you can still flaunt what little home security gadgets you do — or don’t have. Burglars are best known for being conniving, sneaky plotters, and you appear just as dangerous to them as ...

Inexpensive DIY Home Security Options

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Inexpensive DIY home security options are out there, so you can increase the security of your residence without a professional installer and outrageous costs. It also helps to remember that you don’t have to secure your home as if it was Fort Knox. You just need the basics to deter ...

Advice from Ex-Burglars: Stop Making Break-ins Easy

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

For home security advice, the best information is often from ex-burglars. After all, they do have the most credible perspective since they used to break into homes just like yours. If you think putting your key in a hideaway rock is the least of your security concerns, recommendations and suggestions ...

New Home Security Apps

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Since the launch of the iPhone, there seems to be apps for anything you can imagine. You can use Twitter and Facebook from your phone, you can lose weight with its guidance, you can practice your cooking abilities, you can find your way through an unfamiliar location, etc. There are ...

Installing a Home Security System Isn’t Just for the Professionals

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Ever consider taking your home security into your own hands? Although it might seem like an overwhelming task full of technical lingo, electrical wiring and patience, it doesn’t always have to be so hard. So if you have been avoiding a home security system simply for the fact that it ...