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The Psychological Effects of Home Burglary

Sometimes a burglar can steal more than just your belongings; he can steal your feeling of security.  Initial emotional symptoms of burglary victims include fear, anger, guilt, resentment, shame, grief, and mood swings.  These symptoms are similar to those victims of assault, rape, and other violent crimes.  Furthermore, studies have shown that the way in [...]

Panic Room | Do You Need a Panic Room in Your Home?

You have a safe to store your valuables, so why not have a safe to store your most precious possession of all: your life?
Escape to a Panic Room
A panic room, a room in your house that is outfitted with reinforced walls and insulation and features sturdy metal doors that lock tight, acts as a vault [...]

Monitor Your Teen's Driving With Surveillance Cameras

Are you worrying too much about your teens and their driving? There are new surveillance cameras that’ll give you an idea of your kids’ driving habits and you can show them proof before they roll their eyes and deny everything.
Teen driving
Working mommies’ romance with the surveillance cameras starts with nanny cams. They worry about their [...]

Are You at Risk Against the Silent Killer? Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

While 60% of Americans say they are more confident they can prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning than a serious fall down the stairs at home, the results from a recent survey by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) paints a different picture, and it’s not a rosy one.
Dubbed the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and [...]

Cruise Ship Security

Similar to staying in a hotel, when traveling aboard a ship you should not give into that fake sense of security. Although the biggest threat onboard is an act of terrorism and the biggest onboard health concern is the norovirus, there are steps you should take towards taking care of your personal safety, but first [...]

Mall Safety

The trend these days is to build open-air shopping centers that combine stores, restaurants, and other entertainment.  Never the less, there are still thousands of enclosed shopping malls that exist. Shopping malls were most popular in the 1970’s and 1980’s, malls were the place to hang out and for some it still is.  That’s why [...]

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  • Handgun Safety is a Home Security Must!

    Handgun Safety is a Home Security Must!

    Along with purchasing a handgun, comes the responsibility of owning one. This means you must protect yourself and your family against misuse of the handgun by anyone who is incompetent or unqualified to handle such a weapon. To be more specific, you must secure your handgun from theft and misuse. In addition, you should know [...]

  • Safecracking

    Safecracking

    There are three basic types of safes to choose from.  There are fire resistant safes, burglar resistant safes, and combination fire and burglar resistant safes.  But no matter the design, all safes are vulnerable to safecracking.  That’s why if you are thinking about buying a safe, you should explore how to break into one.
              The [...]

  • The Future of Biometrics

    The Future of Biometrics

    Though a recent survey by ABI Research suggests people are feeling more comfortable using biometric security, which could result in a $3 billion spending increase in biometrics over the next five years, there are still public concerns over its validity.  “Public acceptance of biometrics has been slow to grow, and will continue to be an [...]

  • GE Security Systems

    GE Security Systems

    Security is a very important thing that a homeowner needs to worry about.  Whether it is something as simple as installing motion sensing lights around your home, or installing a high tech security system, keeping yourself, your home and family safe should be at the top of your list of things to do.  One of [...]

  • Do It Yourself Home Security

    Do It Yourself Home Security

    For the majority of people, that sense of safety and protection has always been found in the comfort of their own homes. However, many homeowners fail to take the necessary precautions to secure their homes against illegal entry. Even if you are on a tight budget, there are basic do-it-yourself steps that you can take [...]

  • Freeze damage can be costly or impossible to repair

    Freeze damage can be costly or impossible to repair

    The damage caused by frozen and broken water pipes is second only to hurricane damage. Repair costs typically range in tens of thousands of dollars. Most freeze damage occurs within a few hours of a house being filled with water from burst pipes:
    Ruined drywall
    Mold and mildew in walls
    Warped wood
    Ruined carpet
    Destroyed valuables and irreplaceable items
    Prevent Freeze [...]

  • Lock Bumping | What Is It and How to Prevent It

    Lock Bumping | What Is It and How to Prevent It

    Jackson, MS – On a chilly February night, a woman stretched out on her couch and settled in for a relaxing evening of watching her favorite TV shows.  While she was resting on her couch she was suddenly startled by an intruder.  The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, believes the trespasser used a method [...]

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