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Home » Home Security | By Jay Evans @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 2:18 AM

Many householders and just about all commercial enterprises acquire an alarm system to protect their property and their possessions. But a number of householders still do not see the need to install an alarm system. They think a burglary won't happen to them, it only happens to other people. But the 2005 FBI crime report showed that nationally in the United States of America a burglary occurs every 15 seconds and on average the dollar loss per burglary in 2005 was $1,725. Just... more...

Home » Home Security | By Terry Fitzroy @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 4:28 AM

If you are looking for a key to Crime Prevention it's in electronic access control systems. Our modern society is a world of locks and keys. Home security, office security, apartments, and office space - the list goes on, but what's known for certain comprehensive key management is the weak link. Almost every person in modern day society will be packing a keychain that's got more than just one or two keys. House keys, garage keys, office keys, and car keys are rattling a... more...

Home » Home Security | By Rick Ramirez @ Saturday, 26th January 2008 @ 6:22 PM

There is nothing more terrifying than being woken up in the middle of the night by strange noises coming from within your own home. A heartless criminal fresh out of prison just entered your home uninvited with the worst intentions. You do not know what to do, your are having difficulty breathing, gasping for air in a desperate attempt to gain your composure. Your joints stiff up out of fear as you try arduously to get out of bed to see what is going on. Criminals have the upper hand in this kin... more...

Home » Home Security | By Rick Ramirez @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 2:25 AM

If you have decided to protect your home, then you are probably considering some kind of home security system. With the increasing crime rates these days, it is best that you definitely see ways to protect your belongings whenever you are indoors or outdoors. With an alarming increase on crime rates these days, more and more people are getting cynical about their belongings and how they can protect them against theft. In consequences of the escalating prices of commodities these days, mo... more...

Home » Home Security | By Rick Ramirez @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 2:20 AM

With the increase of crime nowadays especially, the rise of home robberies we must definitely find different ways to protect our valuables. Crooks usually target small items because they are light and easy to steal. Unfortunately, guns fall into the small items category, meaning your firearms could be at risk. There are several security devices you can buy to protect your house however none of these devices will protect firearms and valuables better than gun safes. A biometric gun safe will keep... more...

Home » Home Security | By April Kerr @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 1:30 PM

Even if you don't have a large mansion like the ones in Beverly Hills with massive gates and intercom system, you still want to keep your home safe. Knowing when some-one enters your garden at night will significantly increase security and peace of mind. Driveway Alarms Can Give You That Peace of Mind These alarms generally work by having infrared sensors attached to your house, gate or driveway entrance. Then a transmitter sends a signal to the receiver in your home. Other... more...

Home » Home Security | By Jim Corkern @ Tuesday, 15th January 2008 @ 10:24 PM

We all have valuables that we need to have protected, whether it is from a burglar, nosy child, fire, or floods. Documents, jewelry, or anything else that may be valuable to you can be put inside and safe and be almost completely protected from anything that might have happened to them outside of it. Making an investment in a safe can possibly save you thousands of dollars, simply depending on what you choose to keep inside it. Depending on your situation, there are a few different kind... more...

Home » Home Security | By Steve Lane @ Monday, 14th January 2008 @ 11:02 PM

We all know this is the season for good tiding and great cheer, but did you also know that the holidays are a season when the number of burglaries can increase? Now that daylight savings time is over, its dark when people leave in the morning and come home at night. Entire neighborhoods can be dark at 4 p.m. in the afternoon and criminals look for the homes without lights on. Criminals figure there must be something worth stealing this time of year, gifts or something. Simply bei... more...

Home » Home Security | By Mark Dawson @ Thursday, 10th January 2008 @ 11:17 PM

Although many Britons appear keen to protect their homes, a lack of vigilance could be placing properties at risk, new research indicates. In a study by Legal & General, a smoke alarm was found to be the most popular security feature that consumers have installed to keep their home safe accounting for some 84 per cent of people surveyed. Meanwhile, 77 and 73 per cent of Britons have window and door locks fitted respectively. An equal proportion of Britons (30 per cent) are either members ... more...

Home » Home Security | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 8th January 2008 @ 2:34 AM

You have worked for a few solid months and you think you need a break and vacations just follow these ten steps to make sure your home is safe. Here below are ten steps that you can follow to ensure that your things and your home will as you left them when you went on vacation. You will want to put all your mail on hold or either have someone pick it up for you everyday and bring it into the house so that nobody steals your mail. Of course nobody will notice that you are not home if your ... more...

Home » Home Security | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 7th January 2008 @ 2:49 AM

Even as you have locks and stuff for your home and doors people have still found ways to get around those little things. All they need is a certain set of burglary tools and they are in. it is that simple for a home invader. So that is why it is important that you get a home security system installed on your home so you don't have a home invader and break in occurring to your home. These days thieves are able to just walk in because of the lack of home security. Typically the thiev... more...

Home » Home Security | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 6th January 2008 @ 2:17 AM

As it comes to having a security in your home I think many people would rather have a home security system then have their home being broke into when they are gone and what not. If you are in need of a home security system then you need to take a look at the many models that you have to choose from. You will want to get something that is good for your home and won't cause problems. If you are having problems with your system then you need to contact your security provider and have a chat wi... more...

Home » Home Security | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 5th January 2008 @ 2:22 AM

With the holidays upcoming fast and the mail being so busy right before holiday season you will see that many home owners and people get a lot of offers from places to come and get stuff because of sales. All they require you to do is fill out your personal info on the card and return it in the mail. You need to be careful when you are having mail sent to the home in which you are living in. people will watch for your mail to come and then snatch it before you can so they can get all you... more...

Home » Home Security | By Dean Caporella @ Thursday, 3rd January 2008 @ 3:35 AM

There is a difference between an infrared security camera and a day/night camera which many consumers are not aware of. In this article, we'll explain the difference between the two and if you're in the market for a security vision system with night time capabilities, then you should be able to make an informed decision about which type of camera you actually require. Infrared In a nutshell, an infrared security camera has LED (light-emitting diode) lighting instal... more...

Home » Home Security | By Gregg Hall @ Thursday, 3rd January 2008 @ 3:28 AM

Hidden cameras are always going to be watching you wherever you go in public even though you might not see them they already will have that one eye fixed on you and watching your every move, they also provide good intelligence for a homeowner. They will be able to watch their estate will sitting on the couch or eating. All they need is a few hidden cameras and they are good. You can put a one of these devices in almost anything they have them so small now days that you can put them in a house pl... more...

Home » Home Security | By Steve Lane @ Tuesday, 1st January 2008 @ 10:07 PM

Pepper sprays have received a great deal of attention throughout the past decade. Do they work? How do they work? What do they do? Pepper sprays have been used by many people for both professional and personal reasons. They typically work best when you can spray your attacker for a few moments. Pepper sprays are organic in that the main chemical is found in the chili peppers that people consume. They have been called everything from defense spray to mace, but pepper sprays maintain a comp... more...

Home » Home Security | By Steve Lane @ Tuesday, 1st January 2008 @ 10:03 PM

Are you looking for an affordable, reliable self defense option? Does the thought of an attacker make you nervous when you're walking to your car late at night? Pepper spray is a convenient and effective way to carry some peace of mind in your pocket. Pepper spray will protect you from all sorts of scary situations. Fight off would-be aggressors with a simple press of your finger while you escape to safety. Imagine encountering a vicious dog on the street. With pepper spray in your p... more...

Home » Home Security | By Jerry Johnson @ Friday, 28th December 2007 @ 3:22 AM

More than 40 million Americans move each year for personal motives and career opportunities. It's a momentous event in anyone's life. Your money, your memories are at risk. It can also be stressful, even under the best of circumstances. Distinguish how to avoid one of the most taxing situations that can arise; guard yourself from deceitful, "rogue" movers. Most moving companies are lawful businesses that do excellence work. But in recent years, a growing number of grieva... more...

Home » Home Security | By Jerry Johnson @ Monday, 24th December 2007 @ 7:00 PM

Every year, burglars hit more than five million households, stealing more than $4 billion worth of property. Determined thieves can break into just about any home, but you can take steps to make entry a lot more difficult for them. Install deadbolts on all your exterior doors. Deadbolt locks offer the best protection for the smallest amount amount of money. Everyday spring-operated locks can be overcome with a credit card. Trespassers can't slip a deadbolt lock because it has a r... more...

Home » Home Security | By Mark Dawson @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 8:07 PM

Millions of homeowners could see themselves under financial strain when they return from a break during the Christmas period. Such is the assertion of Halifax, as a new piece of research by the financial services firm indicates that some four million households are exposing themselves to burglaries over the upcoming festive season. According to the company, an estimated one in five Britons are set to go away over the course of Christmas and the new year. Out of these people, just over a t... more...