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Outsmart Burglars with a Cellular Alarm System

by Carolyn

With the rise in burglary rates, many people are choosing to purchase a monitored security system for their homes. However, as homeowners are upgrading their home’s security, many burglars are adapting to become more efficient. Burglars may study methods to avoid security sensors, use scrambling devices or discover ways to bypass security codes. However, a simple method that many burglars use to bypass a security system is to cut the land-line. Imagine that you come home from vacation with your…

On a Budget? 3 Security Systems with No Monitoring Costs

by Carolyn

Last year, thousands of people lost their homes to foreclosure. This year, the economic crisis shows few signs of abating, as many families are still struggling to cover basic expenses. Food prices have risen, businesses are cutting back on jobs, and banks aren’t giving out loans. Aside from constructing a budget, there are many luxuries that you may need to sacrifice in order to cover essential bills. For some families, this may mean purchasing a home security system that does…

What’s Your Home Security Score? Take Our Quiz!

by Carolyn

It’s no secret – we think we know everything. It’s human nature to believe that you always have the correct opinion, especially when it comes to home security. Some homeowners have spent thousands of dollars protecting their home’s security, believing that they have done everything in their power to make their home safe. However, how much do you really know? Think you’re an expert on home security? Is your home an impenetrable fortress that makes burglars cringe? Take our quick…

Home Security Advice from an Expert

by Lyndsi

When it comes to home security and keeping burglars out of your home, you may automatically think about installing an alarm system. Home security systems are effective, but sometimes burglars still get by them. Security systems might also be too expensive. Jordan Frankel, a home security expert, gives advice to homeowners that are unable to install a security system and homeowners that want to do more to add to their home security. Frankel has worked as a security consultant for…

How to Budget for Home Security

by Carolyn

A conversation with the average person will almost definitely affirm something we all already know – money is extremely tight right now. Many families are struggling to get by, while some are forced out of their homes by foreclosure. In today’s economy, figuring out a realistic budget for your family can seem extremely difficult. However, with a few quick tips, you can figure out your household’s monthly budget, and even save up enough extra money to improve your home’s security…

Are Inexpensive Safes Effective?

by Carolyn

Karl Lagerfeld is a German fashion designer, who specializes in furs, expensive clothing and elaborate accessories. However, in March of 2010, Karl Lagerfeld decided to design something else – a home security safe. This safe, called the “Narcissus”, has some truly interesting features. Taken from a news exerpt from “Elite Traveler”: “At 1.80 m (5.9 ft) high and 1.0 m (3.3 ft) wide but just 30 cm (11.8 in) deep, the Narcissus breaks through previous aesthetic and technical limits, presenting…

Defensive Gardening and Landscaping

by Lyndsi

An overgrown yard can attract burglars. Tall grass or shabby flowerbeds tell burglars that the homeowner is away on vacation or always away at work or that the home is vacant. On the flip side, the way you landscape your yard and the plants you grow can discourage burglars. Defensive gardening can be a type of home security defense. Growing a hedge is an attractive alternative to using a security fence. Hedges along the front of your yard should be…

4 Interesting Benefits of Owning a Guard Dog

by Carolyn

It’s after midnight in a cozy suburban neighborhood. The streets are quiet, with most of the residents already being asleep in bed. Unseen, a dark figure slips through the dimly lit yard of a large, expensive-looking house. He moves silently, clad in tight-fitting black clothing. Lockpick in hand, he approaches the front door of the house, expertly tapping until the door swings open. He knows that the house has been empty at least a week, evidenced by a pile of…

AMSEC CF3524 2 Hour Fire Safe – Features and Customer Reviews

by Carolyn

How protected are your valuables? In the event of a house fire, are your important documents stored in a fireproof safe? Many people underestimate the value of a high-quality, highly rated secure safe. The AMSEC CF3524 is a high-end model that is marketed as being a smart choice to protect items from burglary and fire. However, how do the features of this safe compare? Here’s a bit of information about the AMSEC CF3524. Safe Features Some of the features (both…

Quality vs Quantity – An Argument for High Quality Security

by Carolyn

In our current economic situation, we’re extremely focused on saving money. As stocks of many high-end clothing stores fell, more people began buying their clothes from thrift stores, or Wal-Mart. As food got more expensive, many people opted for less expensive (and sometimes less healthy) food to save money. Our society’s focus has shifted – now, we’re all more economically conscious, and not willing to spend money on something that we don’t deem worth the cost. A side effect of…

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