Home-security tips from a master thief
Written by admin on April 1, 2011 – 12:04 pm -A few simple changes may be all it takes to keep opportunistic bad guys from invading your home. Think your home is a fortress? Think again. Walter T. Shaw, a one-time member of the Dinner Set Gang, the most infamous burglary ring in America, says there's never been a home he couldn't get into. "There are weak spots everywhere," he says. Shaw, a co-author of the book "A License to Steal" (a movie based on the book is in production) is now sharing his secrets. Homeowners can use the help. According to the FBI and the Justice Department, home burglaries in the U.S. are up about 7% since 2000. In 2009, those home break-ins netted thieves about $1.5 billion in stolen goods. The bulk -- more than $1 billion -- consisted of TVs, radios, computers,... more
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Home Security Tips for the Holidays
Written by admin on December 19, 2010 – 10:35 pm -NEW YORK (CBS 2) – Some say there’s no place like home for the holidays. But, unfortunately, some thieves may have the same idea about your home. However, there are some simple steps people can take to keep their home from becoming a holiday target. Security expert David Boehm spoke to CBS 2?s Don Dahler about some safety precautions. “Homeowners should be checking all doors and all their locks on a regular basis to make sure they’re not coming loose,” Boehm said. Boehm also said when it comes to package delivery, people should always request a signature be required for drop-off. In addition, Boehm said it’s fine to have a Christmas tree in the window, but warned not to keep anything underneath it that could be visible to thieves. “They... more
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Home Security Tips
Written by admin on July 24, 2010 – 11:13 pm -Exterior Security Make sure garage, shed and property gates and fully secured after every use. Purchase more secure locks if necessary. Expensive gardening equipment should be security locked away such as lawn mowers. Be sure all garage doors are locked when leaving the house. If you have a door connecting the garage to the house it should be solid wood or metal and secured with a strong lock and dead bolt. Your garage door should be fitted with a strong security lock which is preferably secured to the floor. Get into the habit of always locking your car door when you come home at night. Bicycles and motorbikes should be secured or locked away safe. If you own ladders make you these are all secured or locked away. Don’t allow drain pipes... more
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What Makes a Superior Home Security System
Written by admin on February 21, 2010 – 10:21 pm -A Superior Home Security System Has Monitoring with Cutting Edge Sensors In today’s home security market, there are many home security products that are out there that claim to be the best. Security experts and police officials agree that a home security system that is monitored is probably the best deterrent for a burglary happening in the first place. When you have monitoring plus cutting edge technology protecting a home from break ins and home invasions, you have a superior home security system that offers multiple layers of protection. The components of a successful home security system work together to provide protection and security for a home. The best home security systems will include the latest innovations in security technology... more
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Home Security System Buying Guide
Written by admin on February 6, 2010 – 9:26 pm -If you are considering purchasing a home security alarm system for your home, there are a lot of details that will need to be considered. What is your budget? How do you find the best alarm company? What features should you look for? What questions should you ask? The following home security alarm buying guide will help you to make the best decision for you and your home. What do you want in a system? With the advanced technology of today, home owners have many options for a home security alarm system. While fire and burglar systems are the most common, you can extend your needs to carbon monoxide detection, propane/gas leak detection, water sensors, and even video surveillance systems. Discuss your needs with an alarm expert and you will find... more
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Tips For Home Security Improvements
Written by admin on February 6, 2010 – 9:19 pm -There are more homes broken into during summer than any other season, according to the National Crime Prevention Council. But the experts with Consumer Reports say some key moves that don't cost a lot of money can really beef up home security. Consumer Reports says forgetting to lock the inside door and leaving valuables in plain sight make a home more of a target. Experts say many burglars kick in a door to break into a home. Consumer Reports says the door itself isn't usually the weak spot. Instead, they say the problem is that the lock strikes are held by 3/4 inch screws. They aren't long enough to go into the main beam of the building. So when you kick in the door, it just breaks away the wood. You can strengthen any exterior door by using... more
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Home Security and Burglary Prevention
Written by admin on January 18, 2010 – 4:16 am -Home Security and Burglary Prevention starts with understanding basic layers of protection and prevention. This video will explain the basic layers of protection so you can better protect your home and loved ones. Read More →
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Don’t give thieves a chance to invade your house
Written by admin on December 14, 2009 – 1:12 am -Debby Abe, THE NEWS TRIBUNE Seth Little thought the valuables in his Northeast Tacoma house were safe from burglars – until two weeks ago. He has a security system that sounds an alarm if a burglar enters through exterior doors. A handsome wooden fence completely surrounds his corner house. He locks jewelry and cash in a heavy-duty, 4-foot-tall gun safe. Yet despite all of his precautions, one or more thieves slipped into his home during daylight while he and his wife, Melody, were at work Nov. 5. The burglar crawled through a window, took a camcorder with the last footage of Melody’s recently deceased father and broke into their safe, stealing the life savings of Seth’s father. His dad didn’t believe in banks. “I thought I was on... more
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Home security zooms in on new technology
Written by admin on December 13, 2009 – 4:41 am -By Sheba R. Wheeler The Denver Post Homeowners anxious about crime during the gift-giving season are turning to new security technology. But these days, the latest in home security isn't as much about busting robbers as it is about knowing what's happening in your home 24/7. For years, traditional security systems called on homeowners to arm and disarm their alarms and pay $30 to $40 a month for call-center monitoring. It was really a type of homeowner's insurance, says Alison Slavin, vice president of product management with Alarm.com. When something triggered the alarm, a live operator called the house. Today's security systems go beyond that, Slavin said. Wireless communications, motion-sensitive surveillance cameras and cellphone system... more
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Crime prevention tips for the suburbs
Written by admin on December 6, 2009 – 11:14 pm -Fort Bend County Crime Examiner, Katherine Williams There was a time when packing up and moving to the suburbs was the thing to do to ensure a peaceful, tranquil, crime-free environment to raise a family. Those days seem to be a thing of the past. The suburbs are no longer immune to crime. Just this past year alone, there have been numerous car burglaries, home invasions, drive-way muggings and bank robberies in Sugar Land , the city that was recently ranked fifth on the list of Safest Cities in the United States. For too long suburbanites have had their 'guards down' - such as, leaving front doors unlocked and home alarms disabled - a false sense of security. This relaxed way of living, and thinking that crime only happens to others, makes... more
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