Out-swinging doors might seem pretty secure, but they have some major flaws that can serve as easy entrance points for break ins. One benefit of an outward door is that it can’t be force kicked to open because of the door frame. But the exterior door hinges can create security problems. They can be manipulated…
Millions of home invasions and break-ins happen every year across the US and worldwide. Most people simply cross their fingers and hope that they will escape this worrisome statistic year after year. But eventually, it catches up with even the greatest devotees of Goddess of Fortune. If you’re reading this website, you’re already more aware…
Sliding glass doors are a nice addition to your home. But they are also the greatest security vulnerability. Even if you don’t secure your regular doors and windows, you should definitely do something about that large, glass surface that can easily be opened or smashed from the outside. To secure a sliding glass door install…
Whether you’re backpacking across Europe or raising your tent on a well known camping site, the danger of theft is always present. The problem with securing a tent is that it’s easy to break into one. You can zip it up and use a padlock to make it harder. But a thief can still easily…
Portable generators are handy because you can carry them around to power up tools and appliances in different locations. No wonder, right? But guess who likes this feature even more than we do? Generator thieves! It’s so easy to snatch a small generator that I’m wondering why I never went into this line of business…
Securing your exterior doors will do little to stop burglars, unless you also secure your garage door. This large door can be a huge liability due to it’s overall proportions and different opening/closing mechanism. Breaking in through the garage door can also allow a burglar to park their vehicle inside your home while you’re away,…
Do you have an empty house that is not well protected? Vacant houses are the most popular targets of theft, which makes it really important to secure it properly. Securing a vacant house includes reinforcing entrance points such as doors and windows with tougher locks and materials. It also includes strategically placed surveillance cameras and…
The best way to keep intruders away from your home is to install a security camera. Installing a security camera can be different for each model depending on what power source it uses. For example there are plug-in cameras that require electrical power, but there are also battery and solar powered cameras that don’t. Installing…
If your house has exterior French doors, you must be wondering how to secure them from burglars. This is a great question, because thousands of intruders break through these partially-glass doors every year. The reason burglars often use French doors as an entrance point is quite logical – these doors are partially made from glass,…
Living in a ground floor apartment can be tricky when it comes to security. Besides securing the front door, windows are another large entrance point that intruders can use to break in. Ground floor windows are of course a security concern for house owners as well. Imagine being woken up in the middle of the…
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