home security: Beware of Job and eWork at Home Scams
- 07/08/20 05:52 AM
Pandemics can be quite stressful. There are millions of people out of work, and there we really don’t know when the economy will truly bounce back. Those who are out of work are seeking other jobs, at least temporarily, and many are looking for jobs that they can do from home…right from Google.
Since people have been losing their jobs, searches for terms like “laid off,” “unemployment benefits,” and “unemployed” have skyrocketed. Though some people are finding legitimate search results, others are falling for sites that are scams, and Google is allowing these sites to stay.
We have often used Google search data … (7 comments)
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home security: Quick and Dirty Disaster Prep Guide
- 01/08/20 08:01 AM
How prepared are you for a disaster? Most of us are not prepared, at all, yet two-thirds of us live in an area where we are at a moderate to very high risk of experiencing a natural disaster. Here are a few things you should do, today, to start preparing for a “just in case” situation:
Be Aware
Think about your home and where you live. What disasters are likely to occur? Fire, of course, could happen to any of us, and statistics show that there is a 25% chance that you will experience a major fire in your lifetime. Fires are not … (46 comments)
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home security: Reinforce Your Door with the Door Devil
- 07/16/19 06:10 AM
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a totally burglar-proof home, but there is also no burglar who can get into any home. By taking a few steps and using some specific security measures, you can make your home ALMOST burglar-proof.
When most homeowners consider security, they usually only think of a few items. However, you might not realize that things like shatter proof glass is on the market. There are also surveillance cameras that are real and fake, which can be installed. That certainly will help deter a burglar.
And while deterrence is huge, the most important aspect of home security is … (23 comments)
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home security: Police Say Scammers Are Stealing Deposits from Homeowners
- 07/04/19 04:41 AM
The police in Port St. Lucie Florida have claimed that scammers are now posting homes as available for rent or purchase. You rent/purchase the home by putting a deposit down on the house, but you’re never given any keys.
The scammers are getting their victims to the property and even a tour of the house, but when it comes time to move in, the victim is left without any options. The tour aspect of the scam is important here. This legitimizes the fake agent as real.
Local realtors say that there are a few things you can look for to ensure that your … (5 comments)
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home security: How to Protect Your identity When Buying or Selling a Home
- 05/21/19 07:42 AM
If you are in the process of buying or selling a home, at some point, you are going to have to disclose personal information when you go through the process. Because of this, a home buyer, especially, is much more likely to become a victim of identity theft.
Here are some ways to protect your identity when buying or selling a new home:
Ask if Communication is SecureOne thing to do is to make sure your mortgage and real estate professionals are using secure electronic communications. If they can’t articulate their security, such as they use two step verification, etc, then they aren’t … (11 comments)
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home security: 10 Huge Home Security Mistakes to Avoid
- 07/25/18 07:24 AM
Though it would be nice to think that you can fix something if you make a mistake, there are some where there is just no going back. And in some cases, these mistakes can be tragic. Here are some of the biggest mistakes that people make with their home security:
Leaving Doors Unlocked – It only takes two seconds to lock your door. It should be a habit. It doesn’t matter if you are just gardening in the backyard or running to the store for 5 minutes in the middle of the afternoon, lock the door. Often, a burglar rings the … (8 comments)
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home security: 15 Tips to Ensure the Safety and Security of Your Home
- 05/23/18 07:31 AM
When is the last time you thought about the safety and security of your home? How about thinking about it right now? Do you do the following? If not, start, today:
Do you have propane tanks for a gas grill? Or gasoline cans with gas in them? They aren’t supposed to be stored inside. Put them is a safe secure place where kids can’t access them. Do you have both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors? When is the last time you inspected them? Check the batteries and make sure they are not collecting lint and dust. If you can, integrate them, … (13 comments)
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home security: Don’t Overlook Basement Security
- 03/28/18 08:11 AM
If you are like most of us, you probably don’t think much about the security of your basement. However, you might want to start doing that. Why? Because burglars love to get into homes by crawling into the basement. They know that most people don’t put a lot of security there, so it gives them easy access. Here are some tips to ensure your basement is locked up tight:
If you have a door leading to the basement, make sure there is a good lock on it. Also, get a good, solid door. If the door is hollow, it’s very easy … (2 comments)
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home security: 45 Home Security Tips That Help to Keep Burglars Away
- 03/20/18 08:20 AM
If you have a home, you should be worried about burglars. Here are 45 home security tips that you can use to keep the burglars away:
Keep your doors locked all of the time. Use a deadbolt on every door. Don’t leave ladders outside. Teach young kids NOT to answer the door. Make sure there are no valuables sitting out that someone could see from the window. Keep curtains and shades drawn tight at night. Install a peephole. Don’t answer the door unless you expect someone. Cover all windows with an anti-penetration film known as shatter proof window film. Put a … (1 comments)
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home security: 40 Practical Tips to Keep You Home Safe and Secure
- 01/23/18 07:43 AM
You have undoubtedly seen tips for protecting your home, but you might not have seen them all. In no particular order, here are 40 tips that you can use today to keep professional burglars from targeting your home and keep safe from hazards:
Install a peephole. Keep your doors locked all of the time. If you do not have a large dog, set it up so that it looks like you do. Get a worn leash and drape it over a chair outside or place an old dog bowl with water out on your deck. Speaking of dogs, place a “beware … (4 comments)
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home security: Security is Layered – There is NO Home Security Magic Bullet
- 11/15/17 06:19 AM
Is your home secure? You might believe it is, but if you aren’t using layered security, it’s probably not as secure as you think. What’s layered security? It means that you aren’t putting all of your eggs in one security basket. Instead, you are using multiple methods to ensure that you are as safe as possible. The reality is there is NO home security magic bullet. Home security requires a mix of layers Here are some ways to layer your home security:
Protection Dogs
Our furry friends, whether big or small, as long as they are territorial, can offer deterrence and defense. Barking … (3 comments)
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home security: 7 Ways to Prevent Getting Locked Out of Your Home
- 07/12/17 05:25 AM
Be honest. Do you have a key to your house under your doormat or a flowerpot? If you do, you might as well put a sign out that says “Come rob me.” This isn’t to say you shouldn’t have a key somewhere, though. After all, you might need it one of these days. However, there are better places to hide your house key:
In a Lockbox – A key lockbox is a good idea. These have a combination that you will need to get into it, but, of course, you have to remember that combination. In Your Car – You also … (5 comments)
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home security: Busting Down the Door: 12 Ways to Stop Burglars from Entering Your Home
- 06/01/17 06:48 AM
There is no such thing as a home that is fully burglar-proof, but there is also no such thing as burglars who have the skills of Ethan Hunt from Mission Impossible. With the right security in place, you can get your home almost burglar-proof.
When most people think of security, they only think of a few devices, and though they are great to have, they don’t protect you fully. Yes, you might have fake looking cameras that deter thieves, but what about those who try to get in anyway. Kicking the door in, which is an easy way a criminal gets into … (2 comments)
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home security: Home Door Kick-in Prevention
- 02/01/17 06:49 AM
Burglars love doors, because that’s their No. 1 way of gaining entry to a house. When thinking of ways to make your home safer, you should really home in on your doors.
Solid wood door without a window (ideally with solid wood core) Top flight deadbolt (ideally two) Reinforced frame and doorjamb The above elements would make it almost impossible for an MMA fighter to kick the door in. Yes, you should be thinking in terms of kick-proofing your door. By the time we’re 18, we’ve probably witnessed hundreds of door kick-ins on TV shows and in movies. No matter how … (3 comments)
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home security: Home Security begins at the Entrance
- 12/01/16 05:57 AM
If you were to design the ultimate security system for a house, what would you focus on? These days, many people would immediately think in terms of the most technologically advanced alarm system—one that’s voice activated, detects motion anywhere, can be remotely controlled and allows remote viewing of the home, etc.
But even in this day and age of connectedness, the best security system begins with the front door. That’s because, essentially, the door is potentially your home’s weakest link—no matter how high tech the alarm system is.
Contrary to TV and movie depictions—even TV commercials for security systems—of burglars always smashing through … (15 comments)
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home security: Step by step how to reinforce Door Locks
- 09/30/16 11:53 PM
Don’t let the idea of reinforcing your house’s doors intimidate you. Here is step by step instruction on installing new stronger locks.
Your House’s Door Parts Inventory
Any door without a deadbolt gets a deadbolt, which should be a grade 1 or 2. Are the screws of any existing deadbolts tight? If you open the door and turn the knob, the deadbolt’s throw-bolt will pop out the side of the door. It should be at least one inch and appear secure. The screws in the strike plates and deadbolts should be at least three inches. Deadbolt Replacement
Chances are, your inferior deadbolt … (6 comments)
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home security: Strengthen your Entry way Security
- 08/01/16 12:03 AM
Did you know that often, burglars gain entry by simply kicking open locked doors? You just would not believe how easy this is. This is why it’s crucial to beef up the strength of your house’s doors. And this can be done several ways.
Deadbolt Strike Plate
It’s ironic that this piece of hardware is called a strike plate, because an inferior type can be struck by the burglar’s foot and blasted apart. The strike plate is that metal piece that’s on the door frame, where the deadbolt latches into. A low grade strike plate serves the purpose of holding the door … (1 comments)
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home security: Technology and Home Security wed
- 06/22/16 11:50 PM
Gone is the day when, while out on a romantic evening with your special someone, you suddenly realize you forgot to turn on your house alarm. You spend the rest of the long evening fretting about this.
Nowadays, all you need do is whip out your smartphone and activate the alarm. You can even view the interior and exterior of your property in realtime with smarthome security cameras. And rest assured, if someone breaks in while your eyes are glued to the big movie screen, you’ll get a vibration alert.
We are getting closer and closer to a Jetson’s lifestyle; you know, George … (0 comments)
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home security: Mortgage Scams plague Homeowners and Agents
- 06/22/16 12:07 AM
There are things you should know before you purchase your next house—even if you foresee that being years away. Take note of what’s in this article—and keep the notes where you’ll never forget where they are.
A hacker could fool you into thinking he’s your agent and trick you into sending him money—which you’ll never get back. It’s so bad the FTC even sent an alert warning consumers that Real Estate Agents email accounts are getting hacked.
Let’s say your Realtor’s name is Bill Baker. Bill Baker’s e-mail account gets hacked. The hacker observes Baker’s correspondences with his clients—including you. Ahhh, the … (0 comments)
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home security: Home Security Cameras 101: the Audio Element
- 06/14/16 11:58 PM
Before buying a security camera, ask yourself:
Where do you intend on placing it? How well-hidden can/will the unit be? Are you familiar with laws pertaining to surveillance of people without them knowing about it and the associated audio recordings? Laws vary from state to state regarding the audio element of a surveillance camera, but on a federal level, the requirement is that one person needs to be aware of the recording. Because this is the federal law, it makes it impossible for any state to allow zero people being aware.
So what this means is that it’s illegal to audio record … (1 comments)
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Pandemics can be quite stressful. There are millions of people out of work, and there we really don’t know when the economy will truly bounce back. Those who are out of work are seeking other jobs, at least temporarily, and many are looking for jobs that they can do from home…right from Google.
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