Home Security Guide (Page 16)
10 Questions to Ask Any Garage Door Salesman
Like the front door to a home, a garage door is a prime method of improving the appearance and curb appeal of a home. Today's garage doors come in so many different colours, materials, and with so many options that buying a garage door is a little more complicated than looking at some pictures and pointing at the best looking door. It's helpful to have some questions that will be asked of the... ❯❯❯
Landscaping to Improve the Security of Your Home
Security is a concern shared by most homeowners in the United States these days. After all, the news is packed with reports of burglaries, home invasions and kidnappings, and it doesn’t seem like any neighborhood in particular is safe. You can choose high end security systems and large camera arrays, but these cost a ton of money and create as many false alarms as they prevent real issues.... ❯❯❯
Home Alone: Safety Edition
There is always a brief time period where your kids will have to be left alone. No parent likes it. But every parent has to go through it. Sometimes you have to work late. Other times, you have to run an errand. You probably have an appointment that you just can't reschedule. In those times, it's important to know certain steps to ensure the safety for your child at home alone. Even though you... ❯❯❯
Handyman or Contractor: Which Should You Hire for Home Repairs?
As a homeowner, you probably have a good idea of what household maintenance and repairs you can handle on your own and which require the services of a professional. A leaky faucet you can fix with a new gasket and some plumber’s tape. A leaking pipe behind the drywall, on the other hand, may prompt you to call for help. And while you could certainly drain the water heater yourself once a year,... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Finding a Reputable Home Security Company
In this day and age it is crucial in some communities and neighborhoods that we have some kind of home security system. Many of these systems don’t just stop with a loud sound and an alert to the police every time someone tries to break in the house. You could also get a service where armed security guards could be at your house, with guns drawn, in less than ten minutes. Depending on the service... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Backyard and Patio Security Tips
When it comes to providing a home environment that is safe and secure for your family, you have probably taken plenty of precautions to ensure that your home is free of hazards and that doors, windows, and other points of entry are protected by locks, alarms, or any other means of security you deem necessary. However, you may have forgotten one area of your property in your efforts: your backyard... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Finding a Home in a Safe Neighborhood
There are a number of ways to find a home in a safe neighborhood, because, let’s face it, in today’s modern world some communities can get a little hairy. Whether it’s because of a low economical status or a major source of job creation has closed, some of our neighborhoods that we once knew and loved are now places we’ll never step foot again. And if you want to start a family or find a nice,... ❯❯❯
5 High Security Home Design Tips
Not every home needs the same level of security as, say, the White House. It’s not like you’re looking for an ex-secret service member to stand outside your bedroom door. And yet, there are quite a few people who, for one reason or another, have cause to implement security measures in and around the home. You don’t have to be a celebrity to want to protect yourself and your family, and you don’t... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Home Office Security Tips
With the growing rise of home offices, more and more people are at risk for thefts and burglaries. While the advent of the Internet has allowed us the convenience of working from home, it has also made our home that much more vulnerable. With multiple computers, printers and other valuable equipment, home office security has never been more important. Statistics say that a burglar breaks into... ❯❯❯
Five Cheap Must Have Gadgets for Home Security
Securing your home is of course vital but it can be daunting – and expensive. Elaborate alarm systems that apprehend and alert the police about an intruder before you even realise there is somebody in your home do not come cheap. However there are plenty of cost-effective ways to secure your home without breaking the bank. Check out these five must-have security gadgets that won’t leave you... ❯❯❯
