Smart home (or home automation) technology has been around in a serious way since the 90’s, but it was generally reserved for those with big budgets or for the really …
Introduction
Hi, 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 …
Front Door Security, Start to Stop 70% of Completed Burglaries
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 …
Mammoth Guide: Best Home Security Camera Systems of 2020
I see quite a few people looking for the best home security camera systems of 2020 without a good idea of what’s out there. Just spend a little time in …
30+ DIY Home Security Tips, Racked and Stacked
Before thinking about how to secure your new home, it’s helpful to consider your adversary. The following have been aggregated from multiple sources including surveys of convicted burglars and statistics …
The Complete DIY Security System Guide: Purchase, Installation and Monitoring
Want to get an idea of what you would be getting into if you choose a do it yourself (DIY) alarm system installation? You have come to the right place. …
Best of the Web: Home Security System Reviews
We’ve mined the web for the best home security system reviews in 2015 and piled all of the nuggets here for easy pickings. You won’t find any desktop reviews or …
Best of the Web: Home Security Camera System Reviews
I hate looking for reviews and clicking through to a page just to realize the person didn’t even have their hands on the product. Or, that they’re trying to sell …
Caution! Pitfalls Buying the Best Home Security Cameras
Security cameras have long been regular fixtures securing high value targets like banks and businesses. The older cameras usually send video back to a central station over a cable that …