Home Security

Here’s an idea:  Give the gift of home security this year!  If you know someone who likes to be prepared for anything, then these home security gifts may be a good idea to help them take that one step further.  These images will link you to Amazon where you can review more detailed cost and … Read more

JodyHi, I’m Jody. I graduated with honors with a Masters of Science in Computer Engineering and have over 15 years of experience working as an engineer with electronics products. I’m a lifelong learner and tinkerer and enjoy automating things around the house so I can solve bigger problems than getting out of bed to check … Read more

Disclaimer The information here can not possibly cover the procedures of every alarm company.  It is common to most companies.  Additionally, every police and fire jurisdiction will have their own policies for responding to automated alarms from security systems or alarm companies.  You will have to inquire with your locality to determine their process and … Read more

When it comes to burglary, we often imagine individuals who use brute force or common tools to break into your doors and windows (see how to use a credit card to open a door), take all your valuables, and then attempt to run away before police arrive. Our existing security systems are designed for for … Read more

Women are often the victims of sexual harassment and domestic violence. The statistics show that self-defense is extremely important to protect yourself (or your loved ones). Today, we’ll discuss the best martial arts for women so you can defend yourself and get out of dangerous situations. Best Martial Arts for Women’s Self-Defense – Factors to ConsiderAlthough … Read more

Wondering whether you’ve left your main door unlocked on your way to the office? Yes, sometimes we have those moments where we need to consciously remember whether we’ve locked our front door or not. Luckily, we have smart locks today that will help you monitor your front door and lock it whenever and wherever you … Read more

Have you always wanted a security system in your home or office to keep out burglars? Are you on a tight budget and can’t afford the commercial offerings at $30+ each? Don’t worry! With a bit of hardwork, you can build a similar yet more flexible system at a lower cost. Wondering how? Allow me … Read more

Why Bother to Secure your Garage? A garage door can be the biggest (get it?  I’m here all week.) liability to your home’s security (read our post about how to break into a garage door).  We’ll show you practical and affordable garage security tips you can use to secure your garage from exploits like accessing … Read more

Guard dogs – A bit of a mixed bag Alright, I know that most of you that are reading this probably already love dogs, are biased, and will defend their effectiveness to your grave.  So, I’m going to throw you a bone.  I think that dogs CAN be effective deterrents to criminals.  On the other … Read more

Whether you’re leaving your kids at home while you go out on a date or leaving them with a nanny every day while you’re at work, you’re trusting someone else with your most precious possessions. While 9 times out of 10 (or more) nothing bad will happen, we’ll cover the reason you should keep an … Read more