We’ve all had to live with a neighbor we didn’t particularly care for, at some point or another. Whether you don’t like the color they painted their house or don’t agree with how they parent their kids, most of these tensions arise from simple lifestyle differences. What about the habits that could actually turn out […]

When it comes to home security, you’re probably worried about someone breaking in through your bedroom window or the front door, right? A lot of people forget that burglars often enter homes through garages and other places, particularly basements. For this reason, focus on basement security as you’re trying to improve the security of your […]

The Woody Wagon has been depicted in Norman Rockwell paintings, National Lampoon movies and Beach Boys songs – making it a genuine piece of Americana. The Wagon, in all its various incarnations, brings to mind California in the 1960s and endless family road-trips. So named because of its use of wood in the body of […]

Far too many homeowners fail to adequately protect their homes from break-ins and other dangers because they believe prevalent myths about home security. Here are the top 5 myths that are stopping you from protecting your home and your family: Break-ins only happen at night. In fact, a home invasion is more likely to occur […]

Many young children are taught that dangers exist in the wider world, not lurking inside their own home. While of course it’s important to teach your kids about “stranger danger,” it is just as important to protect children from the dangers inside the home. In fact, thousands of deaths and millions of hospital visits every […]

Whether you live in a snowy climate or the temperature only drops to 60 degrees during the winter, the changing season brings both good and bad. Winter can mean rising heating costs, plenty of time spent shoveling the sidewalk, slippery commutes to work, and additional home security problems. Don’t forget to pay attention to this […]

Though having a suburban house with a white picket fence is the dream of many, others opt for a more unusual living situation: living aboard a houseboat. If you’ve always dreamed of the freedom of the open water and the salty air, maybe a houseboat is your ideal abode. If you are lucky enough to […]

In the home security game there are a variety of high-tech products available to keep your home safe from intruders, including cameras, motion sensors, electronic locks, automatic light timers and silent alarms, just to name a few. However, there are still some reliable low-tech solutions for home security. Guard dogs, window bars and deadbolt locks […]

In many urban areas, and increasingly in suburban neighborhoods, graffiti and vandalism are a growing nuisance, damaging property and creating an eyesore for community members. Although vandalism, like many crimes, cannot be completely prevented, there are some steps that individuals and communities can take to limit the amount of vandalism that takes place in a […]

Renting a property can be a great way to make a little extra income – but the situation can propose a unique set of security risks. Whether a large apartment building or a single-family house, you are at least partially responsible for the security of the property, even if you live hours away from it. […]