Home Security
Why Start a Neighborhood Watch Program?
You live in a high crime area. What does that look like? If it looks anything like where I grew up, the streets are empty at night. People were once neighborly, but that’s now a distant memory. I remember when the walls went up. They used to be about waist high. They’re now at least …
How to Find the Right Armed Response Company for You
An alarm is only as good as the sharpened stick it’s attached to. In other words, who will come once your house alarm has activated? This post was originally written for South African homes, however, there are armed response services the world over, no matter where your country is ranked relative to crime levels. The …
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Security Shot #4 How to Build a Panic Room For a Home Invasion
A home invasion is a gross violation of a person’s sanctuary. During a home invasion, the sanctuary of a panic room is the best strategy to buy time.
Security Lighting Tips – Do Outside Lights Deter Burglars
A question I hear all the time is, ‘do outside lights deter burglars’? Yes, we all know that when you go out at night you should leave your lights on to deter criminals. The question is… Is this strategy at all effective? In this post, I’ll reveal why a strategic use of lighting is one …
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SECURITY SHOT #1: Alarm System Maintenance Tips
Your house alarm is a powerful home defence tool if used properly. House alarms both protect your home when you are away and can be used as an early warning system when you are home. There are four simple rules to getting the best out of your house alarm: It must be in good working …
How to Start a Neighborhood Watch Program (In 4 Easy Steps)
House crime doesn’t start in the home. It starts in the street. Before forking out your hard-earned money on a security system, realize that you can reduce crime in your area by as much as 26% by starting a neighborhood watch! In this post, you will learn exactly how to start a neighborhood watch, in …
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