Stop the madness! Or at least keep it out of your home. And with nearly 70% of it (break-ins that is) coming right through the door, we need to examine ALL front door security devices thoroughly. The mechanical deadbolt is the workhorse for residential locking systems, and for good reason. A knob or key is…
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Why Strikemaster Door Security is Necessary For Me
The numbers are staggering! According to the FBI, one burglary attempt occurs every 12 seconds. Around 67 percent of those burglaries, estimated at around 1.5 million per year are residential burglaries. And if that’s not enough to merit a Strikemaster Door Security System, there’s more…a lot more! First, the average take from a burglary is…
California Crime Record is Mixed
The National Council for Home Safety and Security (NCHSS) released a study of the safest cities in California. The cities had to have a population over 10,000 and have submitted full reports to the FBI. This left 3,381 cities (out of a total of 9,251). The NCHSS reports: “California is in the lower half of…
Should you buy Dummy Outdoor Security Cameras?
As you address your home security needs, you are likely to come across dummy outdoor security cameras. Are they a good option for you? I will help you try and answer that by looking at: Addressing our Security Strategy Focusing on Defense Understanding Deterrents Considering Detection Security strategy As we’ve discussed, home security is about defense, deterrence,…
Do Alarms make home more secure?
HOME – the place in which one’s domestic affections are centered. The idea is for this place to be secure, isn’t it? And when we partner with a security company, we believe it’s because they make home more secure. Or we wouldn’t be giving them our hard earned money, would we? So the question is,…
6 Home Security Facts – And a whole lot more!
When it comes to being safe from intruders, it’s vital that you get the home security facts. Being uninformed is how we get taken advantage of in the market place and end up being unprepared for what can turn out to be one of the most traumatic days of our lives; the day our home…