In this article we’ll address two main points: Best garage doors for security Garage door security weaknesses and how to address them According to TheZebra Statistics, three break-ins occur every minute in the US. That makes a total of 2.5 million break-ins every year. Plus, half of these break-ins occur in homes. According to the…
Will you favorite canine friend be enough to deter burglars? A loud, barking dog is a good deterrent. Also, the bigger and meaner your dog is, the better. But it shouldn’t be the only deterrent you have in place. An alarm system is the best deterrent based on almost all the studies and interviews with…
The best way to deal with burglars is to not have to deal with them at all. Scaring them away and just having a smart head on your shoulders is the go-to strategy. Deterrence works by making the burglar think that the reward of breaking into your property is not worth the risk, that there…
UPVC doors have become the norm for modern houses, seen as more secure and durable than regular, wooden doors. Whether your UPVC door is a new installment or you are trying to improve your home security, the following tips will come in handy. How to Secure a UPVC Door 1. Install a metal mesh on…
Aside from doors, windows are the largest entry point to your home. This makes them a potential security vulnerability. Velux windows are a bit more secure than regular windows because they have several locking options. Here are the best ones you can use to keep your home safe. 1. The Window Latch This locking option…
A regular door and lock will do nothing against a determined burglar. All it takes is a forceful kick and they’re in. Just check out this video for proof (0:15-0:22): However, this doesn’t mean that you have to spend hundreds of dollars to bolster your frail door’s defenses. It can be done for just a…
Knowing how to place your surveillance camera is a prerequisite for operational protection. In fact, positioning a camera well is certainly not as obvious as you might think at first. There are several factors to consider. Technically, you need to understand the characteristics and operation of your camera as well as the type of connection it requires. We will try to…
This article discusses security methods available to everyone to secure their home: involving the structure of your house, security technology and simple common sense behaviors that will reduce risks of burglary. Protect entrances and exits (doors and windows) 64% of burglaries were carried out by breaking into the door of any home. In 22% of cases,…
Almost everyone has uttered these words at least once in their lifetime: “I’ve locked myself out of my house. Help!” If you’re in that situation right now, take a few deep breaths and relax, because people have been where you’re standing and they managed to get back inside just fine. The question is only HOW…
Whether it’s a hot summer night or the air in your room is getting stuffy, you might want to keep the window open while you’re sleeping. Perhaps not even all the way open, just cracked open a little. But you’re worried about a potential break-in. It’s true that for maximum security you’d want to keep…
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