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How to Build an Inexpensive Safe Room

by Carolyn

If you were the victim of a home invasion, what would you do? What if you couldn’t get to a phone? Do you have a safe place from where you could contact your local authorities for help? These questions are part of the reason why constructing a “safe room” can be a great idea for your home. While some people spend upwards of $50,000 building a high-tech safe room, it’s possible to build a basic, affordable safe room in your…

What Should You Keep In Your Safe Room?

by Carolyn

In 2002, Jodie Foster starred in the thriller “Panic Room”. The entire plot of the movie focused on Foster’s character and her daughter having to elude three burglars who had broken into their home. One of the home’s primary features was the “Panic Room”, a high-end safe room that featured two-way communication and other equipment. Foster and her daughter are trapped in the room for the first part of the movie, which leads to a climactic finale. Though the panic…

What Would You Take to an Underground Bomb Shelter?

by Carolyn

Every time there’s a significant natural disaster, many people express renewed interest in getting their family prepared. Some people purchase bottled water, dehydrated food and medical supplies. Other people focus on securing their home with better locks, a home security system and enhanced surveillance. With all of this interest in getting your family prepared, what have you considered? If you were the victim of a natural disaster, what do you think would be most valuable to you? This is just…

4 Simple Home Security Maintenance Tips

by Carolyn

Many people don’t realize that buying a home security system is only one step towards improving the security of their home. While investing in monitored security is a great way to protect your family, it’s also important to make sure that your devices are working properly. Even if you’re not a tech guru, you can still perform some basic maintenance on the home security devices in your home. Here are four easy tips to help you with home security maintenance.…

Do Security Systems Affect Home Value?

by Carolyn

In today’s tough economic times, many people may be considering selling their family home. Thousands of people have already downsized into smaller homes, after surrendering their dream home to the real estate market. Some families are even abandoning the prospect of owning a home, and opting to rent instead. Because of the number of homes on the market, more people are now researching the factors that can affect their home’s total market value. There are a wide variety of factors…

Guard Dog Bite Law – Know Your Rights

by Carolyn

When reviewing the text of your state’s self defense laws, it’s easy to get confused. A lot of legal terms have very specific meanings, and you may encounter phrases such as “duty to flee” or “intent to harm”. If you have a trained dog for protection purposes, it’s essential that you’re aware of what your rights are in a legal situation. The reverse is also true – if you have been bitten by a dog, there are specific circumstances that…

Discussing Home Security with Your Spouse

by Carolyn

If you’re a fan of disaster movies, you may already be familiar with the message that a lot of them have about being prepared for a disaster – You can never be too prepared! The same concept can potentially be applied to home security. Though considering the possibility of a burglar wanting to steal your possessions, harm your family or destroy your property may not be appealing, it’s important to face this as a very real situation. In fact, thousands…

Home Security Holiday Stocking Stuffers

by Carolyn

The spirit of the holiday season is all about appreciating time spent with friends and family. However, the exchanging of gifts is another holiday tradition that millions of people engage in each year. Giving gifts during the holiday season is thought to have a basis in the Roman celebration of Saturnalia, another festival which traditionally took place on December 25th. If you’re looking to help your friends and family increase their level of safety and security, here are a few…

Considerations for Home Security – Are You Prepared?

by Carolyn

Four thieves have targeted a small house for a burglary. Disabling the security system, they quickly slip inside, looking for their target. However, these thieves have met their match! A young boy named Alex has rigged the entire house with elaborate booby traps, which cause the thieves’ plans to go awry. This is actually the main plot of Home Alone 3, the third movie featuring a young boy who foils crooks with booby traps. Unlike in the first two Home…

Wired vs. Wireless Window Sensors

by Carolyn

When setting up your home alarms, it’s easy to get confused about which setup is right for your home. Depending on your home security needs, you may need to modify the components of your home security system, in order to ensure that your home is secure. One example of an area where many people have difficulty, is choosing between wired and wireless devices. Here’s a quick and easy guide to the differences between wired and wireless window sensors. How Does…

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