Basic Home Security Tips When we think about a secure home, the first thing that comes to mind is a security system. Not so fast! You wouldn’t believe how many things you can do to prevent a burglary from happening without even thinking about purchasing a home security system. I came up with a list of measures...
Can a burglar get into the house by breaking through windows and/or doors without tripping the alarm? Yes they can by breaking a window, a glass door, or a wooden door with glass ornaments. I do have an aged security system, which will not go off if a burglar decides to break a window to...
Smile, you are on camera! I often wonder why I would invest in a home security surveillance system. In my article about ‘Home Burglary Deterrents‘, I am listing and explaining many preventative measures to make your home unattractive to break-ins. If all that fails and a bad guy actually wants to defy the odds, we...
ADT Security Yard Sign – Get Some New Ones Hi, if you followed my last post on my ‘frozen’ ADT Security Yard Sign, maybe you were wondering about the progress on the replacement. I did call ADT at 800-871-5523 and was told to go to myadt.com where I can order a new sign. After getting to the...
Are there really free Home Security Systems? If you own a home for a while, I’m sure there was a doorbell ringing at one time with a sales person trying to sell a home security system. If you don’t have a security system, you may listen for a while to see if what they offer measures...
The objective of an alarm system is to deter or prevent access to your home. Every home has multiple entry points that need to be protected. The usual entry points to a house are windows and doors. If you have a one level home, then ALL windows and doors are possible entry points.
How to find a missing child. Did you ever get into a situation when your heartbeat doubled? I’m not talking about falling in love with somebody. No, this is serious when you realize that you lost your child. This may happen in parks, malls, public pools, zoos, airports, and there are many more places where...
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Placing of security cameras You may have purchased security cameras based on my post Security Camera Buying Guide, and now it’s time to ask the question: Where to place security cameras? Let’s use some burglar’s common sense. If you were a burglar, how would you try to get into a home? The mind of a...
ADT Stickers and Signs – Hard To Believe, But They Are For Free Just before New Years I wrote a post about ordering an ADT replacement sign as well as stickers/decals for free. Last Saturday, January 9th, 2016, I was disturbed by the annoying barking of my three Chihuahua’s. Apparently somebody was at the...
Crime Prevention at Work – Set Up Your Security Sign and Decal It finally warmed up a little in El Paso, so I could set up the free ADT security sign that I received last week. The ground was still somewhat frozen, but I used an old trick how to get a stick into the frozen...
Electronic entry door lock – Pros and Cons As with many items in home security, locks are also going electronic. So, back to the question: Before answering the question: What is an electronic lock? Let’s back up a little and review locking mechanism. Most homes have a so-called dead-bolt lock. That is a locking mechanism which...
This may be one of the most horrifying experiences, not only if you were in the house when it happened but also if you come home and realize that the front door is open or a window is broken. There are so many memories and valuable items in your house that may be gone forever. Now...
Replace your home security yard sign if it’s broken! Well, it’s winter, and even the Sun City El Paso gets hit by some ugly freezing weather. We had 22 degrees a few days ago, and more than a foot of snow. When I was shoveling snow to clear the entrance to the house, I realized...
It’s amazing how many surveillance cameras and systems are available on the market. If you have read my previous blog, ‘Home Camera Surveillance Systems – Why Do I Need One?’, and you concluded that you do need one, you came to right place to find guidance in the selection process. Before we go to the security...
'DIY', the abbreviation for Do-It-Yourself, has become a household name in the security system business. First, it means staying away from expensive professional security system installations, thereby saving tons of money. Secondly, there is plenty of money to be saved for professional monitoring services.
Micro Hidden Spy Camera This pinhole camera is not only sleek but also as slick as it can get. With its dimension at 3.5″ x 0.7″ x 1.7″, you can hide this HD camera almost anywhere. It has many triggers you may use like motion, sound, vibration, or at a specific time. You can use...
What to do if an intruder enters your home? You just came back from the post office, parked the car in front of the house, walked to the front door, and unlocked it. Your alarm system is armed, so once you open the door it starts beeping. You have 20 seconds to enter your security code....
Biometrics In Security Systems ‘Biometrics’, it sounds so science fiction, but it really isn’t at all. We all have seen this in movies and maybe even used a system like this. Let’s shed some light on this mystery. I am always checking for news on home security systems, and while I was reading some articles...
