New parents about to bring home their bundle of joy surely realize that this time means a lot of change, not only in their lifestyle and routines but also in the home. Besides decorating the nursery to prepare for your little one’s arrival, there are some crucial home tasks to prepare your house for the […]

Even when you do the best you can in the home security department, the unfortunate reality is that no home is complete immune to crime. Perhaps you have come home to find a window smashed, or your front door is hanging wide open when you’re sure you locked it before you left. Such circumstances are […]

Are you planning to install a pool in your backyard for some summertime fun? If so, there are a few important steps you must consider first. After all, having a body of water in your backyard is potentially dangerous, especially for small children. As the owner of a swimming pool, it is your job to […]

Date rape drugs are drugs that are used to assist in a sexual assault by making the victim unable to fight back. They go by many names, such as Rohypnol, GHB, Ketamine, roofies, special K, and liquid ecstasy, but what’s more important than knowing their names is learning how to protect yourself from them. Date […]

Moving away to college is a huge step, and one that is often nerve-wracking both for parents and students. When the time comes to choose a college, you’ll be looking at plenty of numbers, from GPA and SAT scores to the number of students attending the school. Although the crime rate might not be at […]

As children across the nation prepare to head back to school, now is a critical time to review your family’s home security plan. Whether your children are beginning preschool, are now allowed to come home alone after school, or have graduated and left the nest, a new school year means families must adjust to new […]

Moving out of your parents’ house is an exciting time. Those in their 20’s often find themselves going to college, looking for roommates, and maybe even moving a few states away. If you’re in your twenties, it probably feels like you’re having to worry more about adult topics as part of your daily life. While […]

Those who want to protect their teenagers from the violent modern world often wonder what tools they can provide their teens. What are some of the things you can do as a parent? Set a curfew, and give your teen a cell phone so that they can call you if they need a ride home […]

Are you worried about your kids and cyber bullying? If not, you should be, especially with the recent news about bullying that ends in tragedy. It is certainly frightening to think about your child being cyber-bullied without you even finding out about it. Millions of teens and children nationwide have been affected by cyber bullying, […]

Today, there is a lot of discussion about how to tell if your home security system would actually keep out a burglar. After all, how do you know, unless a burglar has actually tried to get inside? Many homeowners are trying a new tactic of evaluating their home like a criminal might. While you’ll never […]