Category Archives: Security Lights

Home Security and Crime Rates

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Chad

Crime rates can be a shocking reality. It’s not something we like to think about, which is why we often avoid preparing for a crime. According to this infographic, home security is hugely underused relative to the amount of crime … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters vs. Thermal Security Cameras

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Chad

In this clip from an episode of Mythbusters, the gang tries to fool a thermal security camera with several different methods. I won’t spoil it for you, but I will say that the camera isn’t about to make it easy … Continue reading →

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The Basics of Home Security

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Chad

“Home security” is a very broad term. You don’t have to have a fancy, fully-automated security system for home security to apply to you. In fact, everyone has security for their home to some degree– they might just not notice … Continue reading →

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12 Home Security Tips for When You’re on Vacation: Part 2

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Chad

This is the second part of our two part series about home security when you’re on vacation. To read the first part, click here. 7. Turn your home phone off — You’d be surprised how well people can hear a … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Home Security

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Chad

Home security is important for everybody, but sometimes, people take it to the next level. This home in the Hollywood Hills has a 650-pound, bomb-proof door, a helipad for emergency escapes, and full automation. After all, if you lived in … Continue reading →

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The 3 Most Important Factors of Home Security

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Chad

Not all home security is the same, and not all home security is effective. While having an alarm or surveillance may deter some criminals, it might not work for all of them. There is no single, magical remedy that will … Continue reading →

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The 5 Most Common Household Dangers

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Chad

Safety always begins in the home. Not only is it where we feel the safest, but it’s also where we form habits that will keep us safe on a normal, everyday basis. But that isn’t to say that our homes … Continue reading →

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Smart Home Technology Rises in Popularity and Affordability

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Chad

Having a smart home used to be a luxury that only the wealthy could afford. But as technology becomes cheaper and more easily integrated, it’s likely we’ll start seeing it in neighborhoods all over the United States. According to Press-Enterprise,  the … Continue reading →

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The Super Bowl: Security With Style

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Chad

Any event as big as the Super Bowl needs top-notch security– but what we called “high security” ten years ago is nothing compared to what we call it today. According to PublicIntelligence.net, this weekend’s game in Indianapolis is already being … Continue reading →

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6 Opportunities That Burglars Look For

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Chad

  1) Easy entry points — unlocked doors/windows, easy-to-open doors/windows (sliding windows or patio doors that can be lifted out of their tracks), breakable glass in or near doors that could allow the door to be unlocked, doors that can … Continue reading →

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