Home Security

If you're a homeowner, then one of the things you need to master is your electrical panel. Also known as a distribution panel or distribution box, it's situated near the electrical meter. More than just knowing its location, it's vital that you master these essential things about your electrical panel: What is the Purpose of an Electrical Panel? This box is the focal point of all the electrical...

We've all heard the saying, "Great fences make great neighbors".  But, with the average cost of installing a fence being $1641 to $3963, you're probably wondering if "being a great neighbor" is really worth it.  The truth is that installing a fence offers you a lot more than just privacy from your neighbors.  In fact, there are many benefits to putting up a fence around your...

“What’s the difference between house insurance and contents insurance?” is a question customer service people hear daily. Usually it’s coming from a first-home buyer or a young person who’s just left home and is no longer covered by their parents’ policy. It’s easy to understand the confusion. When you think of home, you’re thinking of the building you...

High security residential locks have been the newest addition when it comes to keeping homes safe. But you might be wondering, my standard locks at home works, why should I upgrade to high security residential locks? Read on to find out if high security locks for your residential properties are really worth the investment. The Weaknesses of a Standard LockManual key-operated locks has been around for many...

  As a father of four little children, I am inherently obsessed with their security and safety. When they were just tiny, the main focus was locking up chemicals, adding outlet covers throughout the house, and childproofing the sharp objects. However, as they get older and more mobile, I have become more concerned about threats from the outside. Granted, in our modern societies, the threat of a...

When something unexpected and devastating happens in your own home like a burglary or a fire, it hits you hard. Besides losing your valuables, you lose the sense of security that comes with a home. Whether it’s an accidental fire, a burglary or any other sort of emergency, you should prepare as much as possible for it. Safety precautions minimise the risk of these occurring and ensure that you...

  Once you have bought your new home, there is a lot to organise. As crime rates rise, it is becoming more and more important to make sure you have a security system set up in your home. Here, we give you some ideas on how to make sure your home is safe in the face of intruders. Technology There is so much technology available now that has been designed to make your home a safer place to be. As...

As the weather gets frostier in the UK, you could understandably be eager to book that flight to the Costa del Sol, Hawaii or any other location where you would typically expect sunnier weather. However, before you do head off, make sure that your home is protected. That way, you can spare yourself a nasty shock upon returning home, as winter's longer nights could tempt burglars, the Express implies. A...

Home security is a huge concern for all of us. You may think you’ve done all you can to protect your house and family from a break-in but are you aware that your garage could in fact be the weakest link? Whether you have an integral or freestanding garage, it goes without saying that your home security needs must be met in order to safeguard the contents of your garage and home. If your garage is...

Security has become a priority in today’s modern world and while once upon a time, you could leave the key in the door of your house or you could pop out for a moment during business hours, those days are sadly gone and you now need to protect yourself and your home and business at all times. CCTV is a great way to put would be burglars and opportunist thieves off coming into or onto your premises...