Unfortunately, even the best home security can’t guarantee 100% protection, 100% of the time. That’s why redundancy measures are so important: like an onion, the more layers of security you utilize,…
The deadbolt one of the most revolutionary home security measures ever invented. With its introduction in the 1960s, home burglaries began a steady decline as homeowners began to taking residential…
When it comes to protecting our homes, flood detectors may not jump to mind like a fire or burglar alarm—but perhaps they should. Despite their name, flood detectors offer protection…
Have you heard of the crash and smash? Just the name makes me want to cringe. But it’s a big deal in the home security world, and one you need…
Of the more than two million burglaries in the U.S each year, 70 percent are residential, according to the most recent FBI estimates. Burglar alarm monitoring is a known burglary…
I know I’ve been talking a lot about home security lately – burglar deterrents, how to burglarproof your windows, questions to ask your home alarm company – but I come…
When home alarms first became available, wireless technology hadn’t even been invented yet. That meant that everything was installed with wires, wires everywhere: wires running through your home’s walls and…
Your home is where you feel most comfortable, but you should always be aware of and on the lookout for potential safety hazards. Some are obvious, like a broken window,…