Home Security Surveillance is a Good Way to Increase Your Home’s Security

If you are a homeowner, home security surveillance is definitely something you may want to consider. According to a study done in 2005, 80% of all stolen property is stolen from a household. This means that homes are an attractive target to burglars. This also means that home security is a very important issue for homeowners. Why are so many homes burglarized? The reason so many homes are burglarized is because of ignorance. Homeowners often get a false sense of security and overlook certain safety... Read more »

Achieving Safety with a Burglar Alarm

Years ago, home burglar alarms were only found with rich homes. These days however, the prices have dropped and they are becoming more common with homes of average folk. A lot of people who invest in burglar systems go for the do it yourself systems. They can be wired or wireless, setting off an alarm when an intruder attempts to break in or when they are moving around inside of your house. With home burglar alarms, there are two types - open and closed circuit. Open circuit systems work by setting... Read more »

All about Lock Picking

When you don’t have the right key, lock picking is a great way to open just about any lock out there. Normally, picking locks is something we associate with crime and illegal activities, although crime isn’t always the case. There are a lot of instances where locking picking skills can come in real handy. Take for instance a lost house key or locking your car keys inside your car. Even though you could always break a window, calling a professional locksmith is the best to go - it... Read more »

The Real Deal On Outdoor Wireless Security Cameras

The state of the art in external home and business security and surveillance systems these days includes the use of outdoor wireless security cameras. These cameras are capable of transmitting images to your computer network so you are able to record live video, take pictures in time, and monitor the outside of your home or business. Cost of a System If you already have a decent network, $500 should cover the cost. This cost can increase with each additional outdoor wireless security camera.... Read more »

All about Pepper Spray

With crime being more present than ever these days, it always pays off to protect yourself. Although there are police officers and others out there who uphold the law, you never know when something may happen and they aren’t around. To protect yourself, there are several products and forms of protection that you can get. Among the many products available to you, is something known as pepper spray - which is one of the most common forms of self protection. Personal protection products such... Read more »

Do You Need A Padlock For Your House?

We all remember the days of the padlock. When they were first available, they presented a great way to keep your belongings safe. They were common with lockers at school, with just about every locker having one. Padlocks were easy to open as well; all you needed was the combination. Once you had the combination, all it took was three clockwise turns, two counter clockwise, and once last clockwise turn to hit the final number and open the padlock. Although the combination padlock was popular for... Read more »

Hiking in the Outdoors - Don’t Get Lost

Hiking is a fairly safe activity especially compared to extreme sports but there are still some dangers that you need to be prepared for. Among them, getting lost is probably the number one problem for beginning hikers. Inexperienced hikers get a false sense of security especially if they have taken a handful of hikes without incident. Don’t fall victim to this. Here are some things that will help you not get lost and what to do in case you do get lost. Getting lost is easier than most... Read more »

Best Free Antivirus Software

I am often asked what is the best free antivirus software and where can I find it? The most direct route is to go to your web browser and in the search box enter something like, ” best free anti-virus software,” and then have a look through the info provided. There are many companies offering internet security programs for free, some are good, some are not so good, and some you should stay well clear of. Many of the better known companies like AVG offer what I consider to be, an excellent... Read more »

House Alarm Systems: Security and Safety for Your Family

Alarms systems for homes can be very costly. Many companies charge not only for installing the systems but also monthly subscription fees to monitor the home. The simplest house alarm systems can cost hundreds of dollars. While this may seem daunting, it is important to remember that nothing is more important than the safety of yourself and your loved ones. Protecting the people you love from threats such as burglary and fire, is a worthwhile investment. The security of your home and loved ones... Read more »

Do You Need a Pre-Employment Background Check on a Household Employee?

It may seem like doing criminal background checks is something that only large employers do. If you are hiring a nanny or maid, you don’t need to bother. Or do you? Many, though not all, employers such as nanny agencies run pre-employment background checks on their employees. However many households prefer to save money by hiring private individuals rather than going through an agency. Case Study: Hiring a Nanny on the Internet When you hire a person you let into your home, you are exposing... Read more »