Archive for June, 2007

Improving Your Security and Privacy

Need a door lock?Due to the increase in door-to-door salesman, criminals looking to scope out your residence, and other annoyances, you may sometimes feel that answering your door isn’t worth it.  When you do finally answer your door and find a door-to-door salesman, you may have a very tough time getting rid of them.  They will continue to hassle you and keep coming back until you support their group or buy one of their “innovative” products.

The Best Ways To Prevent Burglary

CCTVThese days, home burglary is one the rise.  Over 70% of all crime these days relates to property crimes, normally involving the home.  Although police and local authorities are doing everything they can to put a stop to crime, burglary is something that cannot be stopped.  Even though there are ways to protect yourself, burglars will always be lurking out there - waiting for their next victim.

Even though there are ways to prevent unwanted entry to your home, a determined burglar will always find a way to get in.  Breaking and entering is his job, and most burglars are extremely good at it.  Statistics show that burglaries occur every 15 seconds.  What that means, is that every 15 seconds there is someone out there getting robbed. 

Home Security Tips: Changing Bad Habits

Topic: Home Security Tips

Description: Simple things anyone can do to further secure their home.

Questions This Video Answers:

  • How can I make my home more secure?
  • How can I prevent my house from being broken into?

What I Liked Best: It is human nature to develop bad habits or become lazy just to make our lives easier. But as you can see a little more attention to detail can go a long way to secure your home and valuables.

How Does a Fire Alarm System Work?

Smoke DetectorBefore we tackle on how does a fire alarm system work, let us first know what a fire alarm system is. A fire alarm system is an "active fire protection" system that controls all the fire alarm modules in a building. When we say "active fire protection", it refers to items or systems that can be "activated" mechanically or electronically.

 

Fire alarm systems are composed of alarm initiating devices (smoke detectors and heat sensors), alarm notification appliances (sirens or devices that produce loud noises), fire control units (sprinkler systems or fire extinguisher systems), power supplies and wirings.

Home Security: Protecting Your Family

Topic: How to protect your home when you are away. 

Description: Here are a few thing you can do to protect your home and family while you are away.

Questions This Video Answers:

  • How can I secure my home?
  • Should I put a hold on my mail when traveling?
  • Are windows on the second story ok to leave open?

What I Liked Best: Lights on timers are an effective way to give the illusion that someone is home even when you're not.