Home Security Gadgets & Reviews

So, you’ve always wanted to make your own spy gadgets?

This post isn’t really about home security, but I saw a fun looking book over at Amazon that seemed closely enough related that I could get away with mentioning it here:

101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius

Doesn’t this just look like fun? The book lists step-by-step projects for putting together hidden cameras, computer monitoring, radios and scanners, night vision device, etc.

Here’s a snippet from the book description:

“This book offers an amazingly awesome and complete collection of professional spy tools that you can build yourself. You can build any project in this thrilling arsenal of spy devices for $30 or less! Not only that, even total beginners to electronics can construct these mind-boggling snooping tools.”

From some of the reviews at Amazon, it does sound like you need some electronics know-how to get the most out of the book, but if you’ve got a gadget lover in the family, this could be a fun gift.

101 Spy Gadgets for the Evil Genius

If you own an RV or motorhome, you may want to invest in a burglar alarm or home security system for it. This is especially true if you are a full timer (live in your RV) or take frequent vacations.

There are two types of RV security to consider: protecting the entire vehicle from being stolen and protecting the vehicle from being broken into and valuable items from being stolen.

Many luxury models have easily stolen items such as portable satellite dishes and flat screen televisions. You may also have personal information that thieves could use to perpetrate identity theft.

You can buy alarms that work similar to car alarms to keep the vehicle from being stolen or entered when you’re not around. You may also want to consider safes that can be secured under the seat or screwed into the floor in a closet or similar area. Even if you don’t want to get a full fledged burglar alarm, at least consider upgrading the locks on your motorhome or trailer. Many of the standard ones are extremely flimsy. Also ensure windows can’t easily be forced open.

Your dealer may have some upgrades available, but you can also look on the internet and make additions after you’ve purchased your RV/motorhome.