Identity theft is becoming a growing threat in the United States today. Most homeowners don’t ever think about this, but the mailbox in front of their home is one of the most vulnerable areas when it comes to identity theft. Not only can thieves steal sensitive financial and identity documents, but they can also learn […]

A bad breakup can happen to the best of women. With some relationships, there is just no way to end things amicably. For any woman who has had enough and is ready to split up with a bad boyfriend, the most important thing to do is make sure there are support systems in place, such […]

While the idea behind living in a gated community is that it is safe from the outside world, part of the danger of living there is that families let their guard down. Gated communities are not always as safe as their residents assume. Here are five things that you must know about security when living […]

As a homeowner, you should be thinking about ways you can reduce the probability of burglars breaking into your home. There are a lot of options when it comes to keeping your home safe, from electronic alarms to exterior lighting to pepper spray. A number of homeowners have also turned to dog barking alarms, one […]

With recent seismic activity in the news lately, more and more people are finally thinking about what they would do if an earthquake hit a little closer to home. While some parts of the United States are seemingly immune to this particular natural disaster, it does serve as a reminder that everyone should be ready […]

When a police officer takes a suspect into custody, one of the first steps is restraining the suspect. Handcuffs, of course, are the most common way of accomplishing this. Handcuffs are used not only by law enforcement officials, but also by civilians who have caught someone breaking into their home or otherwise trying to harm […]

As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but perhaps not in the ways that you’d expect. Unfortunately, these days we must be very careful about the information we share about ourselves. Personal information, even facts that seem innocuous, can affect our personal and home security if they get into the wrong […]

Many people are far too generous with their house keys, never thinking that this might come back to harm them. Perhaps you give copies of the key to your housesitter, to your best friends, and of course, to your roommates and their significant others. But what happens when these keys get into the wrong hands? […]

These days, the work world is changing rapidly. More and more people are working at home rather than commuting to the office each day. Whether it has to do with deciding to take on a career as a consultant or freelancer, or perhaps a change in direction at your existing job, working from home is […]

Security alarms on homes and business are one of the most effective crime fighting tools available. However, a system that is constantly sending false alarms is a problem, not only for the homeowner but also for law enforcement. Fault alarm systems cause police to respond to non-emergencies when their time could be spent elsewhere. Repeated […]