Archive for the ‘Door & Window Security’ Category

Are Your Windows Secure?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

The economy has made daily living rough on everyone, and it has caused crimes to increase in the United States. Home security should be a priority all of the time but even more so now. When there is potential for a burglar to break through your window and steal your ...

What is a Door Phone?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Have you ever heard of a door phone? If not, you definitely want to learn more about them as well as the benefits they have to offer in door security. Although you might have a peephole in your door, you don’t get the best view and it’s also difficult for ...

12 Ways to Improve Your House Locks

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Installing locks is one of the easiest ways to secure your home. Although locks are not a foolproof solution, they at least make it more challenging to burglarize your home. Breaking through a lock requires force, which can create enough noise to alert you or a neighbor that something is ...

Pros and Cons of Home Window Security Bars

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Home window security bars are an inexpensive way to make your home less appealing to potential burglars. There are companies that specialize in this type of installation, but you can easily add bars to your windows with the right tools and product. So what are the benefits and disadvantages of ...

Choosing a Safe & Secure Door for Your Home

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

When choosing exterior doors, it's definitely important to think about home security, not just looks. What type of door would be hardest to break down? Are there windows within or alongside the door that could easily be broken, allowing a burglar to reach in and access the lock? ...

Beyond Simple Door Locks: Extra Hardware for More Secure Exterior Doors

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Most exterior doors come with deadbolt locks and integrated locks in the knobs, but what if you want a little more security? What if you're concerned those standard measures won't be enough to keep a determined thief or aggressor from kicking down your door? There are quite a few extra ...

Are Your Doors Vulnerable to Burglars?

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

We can talk all day about expensive home security systems, but it's often the simple things that homeowners overlook.  For instance, before a burglar scales the side of your house to check the lock on a third story window, he's going to try the front door!  How secure are the ...