For decades, home security systems have provided ways to monitor homes for burglaries and emergencies, keeping your properties and family safe. The problem is, a lot of these traditional home security systems are costly, requiring a professional installation and a long-term contract that locks you in to their service. That’s why we’re looking at the … Read more
A residential garage door can be one of the weakest links in your home’s security. That can be especially true if your garage entrance is shielded from view of the road or if you do not live close to your neighbors. And, you can be certain that a burglar will attempt to enter your home … Read more
This page is going to be a round-up of all of the door security devices that are out there and how they are installed and used. I’ve established previously why it’s important to focus on securing your doors against criminals. In case you didn’t see that, about a third of burglaries either attempt or successfully … Read more
According to the 2010 DoJ National Crime Victimization Survey, 73.4% of completed burglaries accessed the home through a door. In other words, a little front door security goes a long way. And, we’ve already seen how taking certain steps to secure our homes can dramatically reduce your risk of burglary. [column type=”two-thirds”][counter num_start=”0″ num_end=”73.4″ num_suffix=”%” … Read more
[icon type=”rocket”] Getting started I’m going to assume that you’re just starting to think about securing your home and give you an idea of the strides you can make with a very reasonable investment. Our budget will be $200 for materials (tools won’t be included), and I’ll omit things that most people will have around … Read more
Want a secure home without busting the budget? Need a home security gift idea? Well, many times going cheap just isn’t worth it. But, these are quality tips that everyone should seriously consider. It may not be all you do (I certainly hope not), but it’s an easy start for home security under $20. The … Read more
Wouldn’t it be nice to answer your doorbell while you’re at work and tell the delivery man to leave the package on the back porch? This next product will let you do that AND let you reject salesmen from the comfort of your couch with your smartphone! We’ll look at Ring, a new device that … 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
Want to go the extra mile to give your house fortress-level security? There are practical and clever ways you can add to your home to keep those burglars at bay and then there is next-level security. You’ll need both to turn your house into an impenetrable fortress, so keep reading for our best home security … Read more
For those that don’t read a lot of technology news, the Consumer Electronics Show is going on in Las Vegas this week. So, we’re keeping an eye out for any interesting home security and home automation products that are being released in 2015. This new product from smart light producer Sengled certainly fits the bill. … Read more
Do you remember what it was like to dump somebody? You know you need to fess up about your state of mind, but you just can’t seem to find the right time or the right words to let them down gently. Well, just like you spent some time thinking about how to break up with … Read more
Are you planning on putting up a security camera in your home or office? Are you thinking of going for a cloud-based camera? With the goal of the IoT technology to make every household device connected to the internet (with the help of a home automation server), is giving your camera connectivity a good idea? … Read more
For those of you having furry friends or pets at home, it is not always possible to take care of them full time when you have a day job. A pet daycare could be an excellent choice but may not always work for other pets, or maybe you just can’t afford that. Thankfully, there are … Read more
Are you worried about wandering animals messing up your garden or lawn (and want to shoo them away as humanely as possible)? Or keep intruders at bay even when you’re not at home? Then you might want to consider upgrading your traditional sprinklers with motion-activated sprinklers! If you are not new to home automation, then … Read more
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