Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Home security encompasses so many things—your house, family, assets, personal belongings, sentimental possession and even pets. It’s the loved ones as well as material items that you want to protect from theft and harm. Therefore, establishing a quality home security plan and protection system is challenging. Protection One is a ...
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
There could be so many environmental dangers lurking around the outside of your home, but you wouldn’t know about them unless you did some serious research. Before you lived in your home, there could have been a company or factory there or within a short distance of the neighborhood. Maybe ...
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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.
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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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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
What is a risk assessment? This is an evaluation of your home, neighborhood and yourself, and it looks at how safe your lifestyle is. When you perform a risk assessment, it’s important to be open minded as well as objective, because it can be difficult to criticize yourself and your ...
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Part 1 of Miscellaneous Home Security Tips had some advice that you might have forgotten about or have heard before. This next batch of seven tips is a mixed bag of goodies that will help you be one step ahead of the burglars. Maybe making phone calls and updating your ...
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Tricking the burglars is a hard job, which is why it helps to read up on security tips regularly and learn about the latest technologies. Although you might have heard some tips before, it’s important to double check and make sure that you’re using them on a daily basis. These ...
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009
You deserve a vacation, but you have to plan your trip and figure out how you're going to make it look like someone is living in your house. When you're away, your property is more susceptible to a break in, especially if you don't take any effort to secure your ...
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Saturday, May 30th, 2009
With all the foreclosures the last year has brought (with more on the way), more and more homes are standing unoccupied, even in well-to-do neighborhoods. This can be an invitation to squatters who come in for the "free rent." They're often able to pirate electricity and cable from ...
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
Security cameras are popular add-ons to even basic home security systems since they tell the story much better than a simple alarm hooked up to a motion sensor or some such. While a tripped alarm can instantly ping your cell phone or monitoring company, you don't know whether you're dealing ...
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