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Ten Home Security Tips

Tip1: Multi-layered Security – The security setup at your home needs to be like an onion (multi-layered) and not an egg (it’s a breeze to crack it). Most burglars prefer a quick and unobserved entry. Make it difficult for the burglar to bypass the security system and he will give up sooner than you expect. [...]

Protecting your children with home security systems

Having kids at home means that you have all the more reason to be concerned about security. A lot of children in the United States come back from school to empty homes as both the parents are out at work. There are numerous dangers in the world that kids are completely unaware of. And it’s [...]

The weak link in your security setup Part 3: Window Air conditioners

Nothing beats the cool comfort of an air conditioner on a hot summer night. You can plug it on and instantly be transferred to a different climate zone. But hey, spare a thought for the home security, for the window air conditioner might just be the weakest link in your security setup.

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The weak link in your Home security setup – Part 2: Keys

The key, the easiest pass way to your home. And how many copies of the key to your home do you posses now? And do you have an idea how many copies are actually missing or in circulation (handed over to neighbors, maid, cleaning service or a repair man)? It is surprisingly strange to find [...]

Use the duress code when things go horribly wrong

At times, I can’t help imagining the worst possible scenario. I have the best security system that money can buy and I try and think like a criminal or a burglar for ways that I can crack it. This helps me find any loopholes in the system. I have frequently walked around my place to [...]

Common Home Security Myths Busted

“Myths are a waste of time. They prevent progression.” – Barbara Streisand.

It’s easy to believe in something that you have only heard off. It’s difficult to confirm the authenticity of such claims. A lot of misconceptions and myths are floating around in our society about several things. There’s the ‘crocodiles in the sewer’ [...]

The weak link in your security setup Part 1: Doors

Do you feel safe behind doors? This question is ironical. Almost every one of us feels safe behind the doors of our home. A sense of security prevails as we close the doors and latch it. The door is considered to be the major entry and exit point into a home not just by its [...]

Are monitored home security systems worth the extra cost?

If you are new to the home security market then chances are that you might be overwhelmed by the wide array of choices in the market. One term that you will hear frequently is a monitored home security system. It is termed as one of the most efficient forms of home security and hence costs [...]

15 Essential Home Security tips when you are leaving for a vacation

Until a few years back, people in the United States were the most overworked and under rested. However, recent reports indicate otherwise. Most people have started to take some time off from their busy work schedules to enjoy a much needed break. Vacations, they can be refreshing both on the body as well as the [...]

6 Grave home security mistakes

Burglars look for new targets each time. A team of burglars usually has a couple of members who act as scouts and conduct a scan of potential soft targets in new neighborhoods. On the other hand, a neighborhood that doesn’t have a record of burglaries can very well be complacent in terms of its security. [...]