Archive for the ‘Basic Home Security’ Category
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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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, September 29th, 2009
Did you know that there are several plants you can use outside of your home for security? You might think of plants as just a part of the landscaping, but your yard can have more of a purpose than just looking attractive. Strategic landscaping can also prevent you from having ...
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Before you decide to rent out an apartment, condo or even a home, you need to do some detective work and find out if this is really a safe place for you to be renting out. The landlord should have put some preventative security measures in place, but you have ...
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