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Congratulations on moving in to your new home. Of course when we use the word new in this instance we mean that the home is new to our family. Most times when we move home we move into a house, apartment or condominium that has been owned before.
If other people have owned, or rented, [...]

Fake security cameras are non functioning surveillance cameras designed to deter burglars and other intruders. These cameras are sited in a noticeable place, so passers by notice them and believe the area to be monitored.
If the camera looks obviously fake then even the most inexperienced criminal will not be deterred from breaking in to [...]

If you have ever locked yourself out of your home (and who hasn’t?) you will know what a pain it is.
You have either got to find your keys, did you lose them? Were they stolen? Did you leave them inside your home? Or find away to break into your home. Breaking into your home causes [...]

If the entrance door to your home is fitted with glass panels, or there is a glass panel right next to the door, you have yourself a home security risk.
Doors with glass panes allow light into what otherwise would be dark hallways, but from a security point of view they are a poor design.
It [...]

It should be no surprise to learn that pets are good for you, good for both your health and your sense of wellbeing. People who have a dog as a pet may find the greatest health benefits because walking a dog exercises the owner as well as the dog, but owners of many other [...]

Is there such a thing as affordable security for homeowners now that economy has nose dived?

Many, if not all, of us will be watching the pennies likely for some time to come. But what if we are concerned about the security of our homes? Does watching what we spend mean that we have to forgo [...]

When it comes to keeping important documents and items safe within the home, many homeowners have found buying a small home safe to be a pretty good bet. They could, of course, have purchased a larger safe but maybe did not need that much space to secure their most valuable items.
One of the main reasons [...]

You have settled into your favorite armchair, perhaps reading the final chapters of a gripping novel. Suddenly you are aware of the imploring stare of your cat sitting at your feet. You invite her onto your lap. Gently you begin to stroke her and your cat signals her appreciation with an audible purr.
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One hand holding [...]

If you were a burglar which home would you choose as a target? The house that is completely unlit with plenty of dark places that you could hide in and work on breaking in. Or the house that is well lit with no shadows to screen your activities where you would have every chance of [...]

There is no doubt that the long lazy days of summer perk us all up and put a smile on our faces. No doubt either that the burglar is also perked up by summer because it is the season that many homeowners make things so easy for him.
The summer warmth means that it is [...]