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…
The front door won’t lock and you’re afraid to go outside without fixing it first. Or perhaps it’s the bathroom door and you’re trying to avoid an awkward situation with your roomies? In any case, there’s a quick fix for a door that won’t lock. Why your door won’t lock When a door won’t lock…
Security cameras are everywhere you look: banks, stores, homes.. everyone’s got one! Actually, it’s typically more than just one camera. Ever since I got into the security line of work I’ve kept noticing cameras everywhere. So are they all it’s cracked up to be? Are security cameras a worthy investment for a home owner like…
Your home should be a safe haven where you can put your worries to rest. But unless your home security is able to prevent intruders from breaking in, it’s hard to find that deserved peace of mind. These are the 10 best ways to improve home security that you can begin to implement right now:…
We’ve explained in previous articles how to secure french doors and how to secure sliding doors. But if you’re choosing between the two to install on your patio for example, which one is safer? Here are the main security differences to consider: 1. The way they open and close French doors open inwardly or outwardly….
Do you have a cabin in the middle of the woods just waiting to get robbed? There are two major reasons why cabins get broken into: Burglary: Your cabin might be in an isolated area. This situation drastically reduces the intruders risk of getting caught. For that reason, cabins require more security measures than homes…
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