Home Security

A lot of the tips and advice out there to keep yourself and your property safe starts out or focuses on those people living in houses. And while that makes sense, seeing as many Americans are living in houses, the fact is that more and more people are opting for apartments. It’s not just in big city areas where a house is impossible, either. A smaller living space means being able to take care of things easier, and often means spending less money than a gigantic house would cost an average American.

But whether you’re in an apartment for the first time, or making the switch after a lifetime of having a house, there are different concerns in home security that you have to think about. After all, most houses don’t share common areas with complete strangers, and there are things that you are going to have to adjust to, if you’re used to living a certain way. But apartments are no more or less dangerous than living in a house, and you should easily be able to figure out the right steps to keep yourself and your belongings safe.

In case you need a little bit of help on the road to your apartment and its home security, here are seven simple steps designed to improve your safety and happiness in your apartment or condo.

1. Try to pick a building with a doorman. It can be a whole lot less stressful if you know you’ll be coming home to someone responsible standing at the door, holding it open. And a building with that sort of security also means that it is far more difficult for strangers to sneak in, since there is someone sitting right there checking up on them. If you can, this is a much better way to feel safer.

2. Don’t just buzz people in all of the time. If someone says they are there to do repairs, or apologizes for hitting your buzzer but still expects to get let in, you need to know that it’s a bad idea. For your personal home security and for the safety of the building, it’s important to only let people in who you are expecting.

3. Know your neighbors. One of the easiest, quickest, and most effective steps to living safer and happier is actually getting acquainted with the people you’re sharing a building with. Do this sooner rather than later, and reap the benefits.

4. Try to keep normal hours. If there’s a communal laundry room, it might be better for your own safety to do laundry not at four in the morning alone. Likewise, remember that if you are working late, it makes more sense to have your keys out and ready to open the door, rather than dawdling. Car keys can also make a handy home alarm system if someone does mess with you, since you can hit the alarm button and scare them off with your car alarm.

5. Shut your windows. Even if you live on a top floor of a building, there are robbers who will know how to get in there, especially if there is any sort of fire escape. So keep windows shut and locked when you aren’t home, to avoid any trouble.

6. Invest in a deadbolt. If you don’t have one already. And if you do, get a second one. This is one of the most effective ways to keep your apartment from getting robbed. It takes a lot of time and effort to mess with a professional deadbolt, let alone two, and that can be a major deterrent for burglars who make their way into the building.

7. Set your home alarm system. If you invest in an alarm for your apartment, make sure that you always turn it on. Otherwise, it’s not doing anything to help keep your property safe, and that can mean the difference between getting robbed and staying safe.



By: Laila Jefferson


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Home security is a big issue these days and home invasion is getting a lot of publicity not to mention home burglary. This pan tilt color camera allows you to see who is outside your front door or back door by turning on your TV from the comfort of your own living room. If you would feel threatened you can call the police rather than answer the door.

With one out of six homes on an annual basis, the victim of a burglary is it any wonder that products like this home security camera are so popular?

There are many things that homeowners can improve their home security like joining or starting a “Neighborhood Watch” program or put a warning sign about your “vicious guard dog.” Those are both effective tools and they are free.

Seeing a security camera outside a front door or back door or anywhere on a homeowners’ property is one of the most effective deterrents to home invasion or home burglary.

This is the coolest home security camera you can get. It is a pan tilt color camera that is 7″ x 5″ x 2.75″ and it includes 66 feet of cable but you can add an additional 55 feet of cable for 121 feet of cable run.

It is completely weatherproof and is geared for outdoor use. It has night vision capability that gives you the opportunity to see up to 16 feet in complete darkness with the six night vision LED’s. The camera can pan left to right 180° or tilted up-and-down 180°.

The camera will operate in rather extreme temperatures up to -5° and has an IP 44 rating for water resistance.

The automatic pan capability allows the camera and turn once and stay for 5 seconds in that position and then rotate five more times and stop.

The control box requires a 12 volt battery that is used to power the camera and will support two cameras. It comes with an infrared remote control. The control box can be hooked up to a VCR or DVR or hard drive on your computer.

This Home Security Camera is a pan tilt color camera and is a good example of how high technology has met the needs of homeowners for home security to prevent home invasion or home burglary. As a home security camera or security camera for your business it is one of the best.



By: Dave Artman


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Recently in Jacksonville, Florida a prominent couple who owned a chiropractic practice and who advertised their practice on billboards, which included their pictures, were targeted for a home invasion by three men. Fortunately for this family, they had the foresight to install wireless security cameras outside of their home. These men knew their names and faces due to the outdoor billboard advertising of the family business. Presumptively, the criminals were able to ascertain the address of this family due to the public information available on the billboards.

The three men waited for the mother to arrive home after work. They watched her unlock the front door and enter the home, after which they followed her inside. All of this was captured by the wireless security cameras. Inside of the home, the three year old daughter and her grandmother were waiting for mom to come home.
The three criminals attacked the mother and held the three year old daughter at gunpoint. The family was extorted and asked for money. After the men received money and valuables, they left. The mother was left bleeding; the child and grandmother were left traumatized.

This home invasion was captured on wireless security cameras and was featured on the Dr. Phil show in February of 2009. The experience was life changing and traumatic for the entire family, however on a more positive note, the mother’s stress went away quickly. The intruders were captured within days. The fast arrest and prosecution was due to the wireless security cameras installed at the home. It provided the family and the police with clear images of the three intruders. If the video hadn’t recorded the men’s faces, they may have never been identified and arrested.

Calls poured in immediately to crime stoppers after the images were shown on the local news. The home security camera had been installed above the front door outside their home. The traumatized family didn’t have to rely on their memory to describe what the perpetrators looked like; the home security camera videotaped who the men were.

Video surveillance is very affordable and the benefits of the level of security are immeasurable. A quality security camera system ranges in cost from $59.00 to $300.00. There are many different types of cameras that are available to be purchased. There are: wireless security cameras, weatherproof infrared security cameras, hidden cameras, dome cameras, pan tilt zoom cameras, fake security cameras, and traditional CCTV security cameras just to name a few. The large variety of home security cameras allows you to choose the camera that will be the most beneficial for the security you are seeking. All of these provide clear, concise, accurate images.

While the initial investment might seem costly to a family struggling in a tough economy, the peace of mind offered to you and your loved ones, and the onetime cost of the security cameras is nominal. Unlike traditional alarm systems, there are no recurring fees for the monitoring of the security cameras. They are installed and hooked up to a digital video recorder (DVR), which can later be used to identify any incidents which may occur. Also, there are warranties for the cameras and you will be able to use the home security cameras for a long time. Ordering the cameras is easy. They can be ordered by phone, mail, online, and by fax.



By: Mike Josh Ward


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Home burglary is as popular as ever. As a matter of fact it is one of the few areas of crime that has steadily shown an increase in the last couple of years. Many people think that is because of the economy. When the economy is bad people start doing desperate things, and home burglary is a crime of desperation for many.

Home burglary is a low risk crime because homeowners don’t pay that much attention to their own home security and home protection. If a burglar gets caught, the penalties are insignificant. So the bad guys think that it is worth the risk to steal things from people’s homes to put food on their table or buy drugs.

More people have alarms on their cars than have alarms for their homes. That’s pretty bad! Statistics show that one out of every six homes will be burglarized annually. Statistics also show that 90% of all home burglaries happen through unsecured windows and doors.

There are several things that people can do to improve their home security without spending a lot of money. The most obvious thing is to start locking their doors and windows even when they’re at home. Homeowners can start or join a neighborhood watch. They are a very effective tool adding increasing awareness of home security in a neighborhood. It is easy to start and it is free of charge. Check with your local police department or sheriff’s office for assistance in starting one.

There are three things that burglars don’t like. They are the three worst obstacles of a home burglar.

The first is TIME. The more time it takes a burglar to get into your house, the less likely he is to continue his pursuit of breaking in. The more time it takes him the greater the chance is that he will get caught. And he doesn’t want to get caught.

If he does get in, the second thing that he doesn’t like is NOISE. If you have a motion activated alarm, when he does get in and it goes off it will scare him away. So, consider getting a motion activated alarm.

The third thing that burglars don’t like and the third enemy of a burglar is LIGHT. Lights create shadows which make detection easier. Motion activated spotlights on the outside of the house, motion sensing lights on the inside of the house or lights that are on Programmable Random Timers can prevent a burglar from getting in or if he does get in can spook him and scare him away. They turn lights on at random times.

So time, lights and noise are the three biggest obstacles of the burglar. You can get home security devices cheaply. They can help you improve your home security and home protection and prevent home burglary. You don’t want to become a victim of a home burglary.



By: Dave Artman

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A lot of homeowners feel that surveillance cameras are only for businesses. They feel that there’s no need for them since they’re only used to monitor customers and employees. Besides, it’s not as if their homes are going to get robbed. That’s probably what they’re thinking. But you’ve seen those TV shows wherein robbers are caught on surveillance cameras, right?

Surveillance Cameras can Help Protect your Home

You have to know that you can also use them to protect your home. This is especially true if you’re a woman. Here are some ways on how they can help protect you and your home:

· It can deter crime.

You have to know that most of the time, robbers and other criminals choose the easiest victim. Sure, your home has locks. But let’s say that a couple of robbers are looking at two houses and one is yours. The other house has surveillance cameras in strategic places while yours do not. Which house do you think they’ll rob? You know the answer.

· It can solve crimes.

Let’s say that a robber is stupid enough to rob your home filled with surveillance cameras. Solving the crime is just a matter of playing back the videos captured by the cameras. The robber’s face will be plastered all over the 6 o’clock news and it’s just a matter of time before he’s caught.

· You can monitor the people outside your home.

Opportunistic criminals will knock on your door first just to see the insides of your home. He’ll also check how many people are inside and if he can take advantage of them. If he sees that you’re a woman and you’re alone, he can easily overpower you. But if you have a camera placed above your door, you can check him out first to see if it’s safe to open the door or not. Besides, he won’t go through with his plans once he sees that he’s already been captured on video.

· It’s a good addition to your levels of security.

Home security is about adding as many security levels as possible. Locks are a given but they can easily be picked. Adding a dog is a good option. Placing surveillance cameras in strategic locations makes it better.

It’s now quite obvious that surveillance cameras are very important not just for businesses, but also for homes. If you value your home and everyone and everything inside of it, you will install them. Besides, it can also give you peace of mind which is priceless.



By: Rocco W Sarracino

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Crime is always on the rise and home security has never been more important. Your home is at risk all the time but there is a rise in crime during hotter days as people become more and more careless with their home security. Crime prevention is everyone’s business, but is most important for homeowners to be aware of the basics of home invasion.

Common burglars do not want a confrontation. They want to burglarize your home and get away before anyone even knows they have been there. Spy cameras are costly, therefore I would inform those seeking home security to consider alarms that alert the police immediately when burglars, or prowlers come to your door.

One of the most common myths is that you are safe in your home within your neighborhood. Unfortunately, many home invasions occur on the weekends during the day when you may leave your garage door open and the inside door to your house unlocked. This is a very common scenario for burglars intent on a quick entry and exit. If they don’t get away with valuables, they have enough time to take inventory and return at a later time when it’s more convenient.

Locksmith services can help prevent property crime and make you feel more secure. Locksmiths provide many different locking devices, not just the locks on your doors and windows. How about padlocks for the shed, or safes for storing valuables?

Not only is a floor safe a good investment for your smaller valuables, having them bolted to the floor in a tight space makes it harder for an intruder to take the safe. Fireproof safes offer a range of protection from 1 hour to 2 hours fire resistance. The safes can protect important data items such as cds, dvds, dat tapes and optical disks. A call to your local locksmith will provide you with valuable information and maybe even a free estimate.

Installing exterior shutters can be a simple task, no more than affixing panels to the house or attaching doors to the main frame. For better home security it is also possible to get and install operable shutters, which can be closed over windows for protection against storms, these are extremely popular as hurricane shutters and storm shutters, and quite a number of hardware options are available. Install a motion detector light outside of the house. If someone gets close to your house, the motion detector will be activated and will turn on the light.

For those interested in additional security, a wireless home security system could be the protection you need. This allows for easy removal of the system in the event that the homeowners no longer wish to have the alarm system. Wireless sensor networks (WSN) provide an inexpensive and convenient way to monitor physical environments. Wireless home security is easy to install and can protect your home just as well as any other home security system.



By: Jim Sanderson

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Not everybody needs a spy camera or hidden security camera. Only a limited number of people need them. Who are these people? They are those who have people or possessions in their lives that they want to protect.

They are after all pretty expensive. So you wouldn’t want to spend the money to find out what’s going on at your home or business when you’re not there would you?

If you’ve ever hired a nanny or babysitter you know right up front how unreliable and dishonest they can be. There are so many temptations when mom and dad are away from the house and a 16-year-old, pimply faced kid has the run of the house. There’s the liquor cabinet, the TV set, the phone, who knows what these kids do when you’re away. They may even watch your child. What a concept!

A hidden security camera or a spy camera can be another set of eyes to keep an eye on your nanny or babysitter and affords protection for your child while you are gone.

And for all the millions of married couples out there, do you know for sure that your spouse is completely faithful to you? Unfortunately for many that is not the case. The most lucrative part of any private investigator’s business these days has to do with marital infidelity.

A hidden spy camera can keep an eye on your husband, your wife, your significant other or even a business partner who you suspect may be cheating on you.

Spy cameras come in all shapes and sizes. Their sole purpose is to catch people you trust doing things they shouldn’t be doing. Almost all of them record in color these days with motion activated recording and absolutely no external sign like a light or a sound that they are recording video.

How about your business? You think you need a spy camera for that? 70% of all business losses are from employee and customer theft with employee theft accounting for half. It’s easy to catch cheating employees when you have the right tools and a hidden security camera might be the right tool for your business.

Let’s face it; you can’t be at your home or business all the time. A hidden security camera gives you another set of eyes to protect the things that are valuable to you.

A hidden security camera inside the front door your home may catch a burglar red-handed providing visual evidence to police to make apprehension a snap.

One of the most effective spy cameras is the Wall Clock Camera. It has a viewing angle of 72° enough to view any normal size room. It records on an SD card so there’s no external DVR that’s required. It is battery operated and can function up to 10 hours. It includes audio recording capability. Because it is battery operated it is completely portable and can be moved from any location to another.

If you are having any doubts at all at your home or business, a hidden security camera or spy camera can put your mind at ease.



By: Dave Artman

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It seems that crime is on the rise and no one wants to be a victim. But how can you effectively protect your home and property? You can create home security without consulting expensive companies or spending a lot of money. Just use these few tips and common sense to keep your valuables safe.

Thieves generally go for the easy target, so if your house is easy to get into or your property is readily accessible you are setting yourself up for the possibility of getting robbed. However, by using a few simple theft deterrents you can dramatically reduce your chances of becoming a victim.

Lock your house up. This is an obvious suggestion, but you would be surprised how many people neglect to check garage or back windows. Check all your windows and make sure they are not only closed, but locked as well. On doors, use dead bolts with at least a 1 inch extension into the door frame. If you have a door that leads directly to your garage, make sure it is locked as well. It is surprising how many times people neglect this door!

Lock your car. Again, another obvious recommendation but it is one that many people neglect. They feel that if their car is parked in the garage or next to their house it is safe. Just because your car is at your home doesn’t mean it is safe. Don’t leave tempting items such as cameras, iPods, GPS systems, etc. in your car. Items like this encourage a would be thief to smash and grab. By the time you hear the glass break it will be too late.

Post alarm signs. We have all seen the little, unobtrusive signs in yards and on home windows from security companies. These little signs can be a great way to ward off thieves, even if the signs are just decoys! A thief would rather not take the risk of the sign being a fake so they will likely move on. It is amazing how a small little thing like a sign can be a great protection to your home!

Add motion lights outside. This is something people never really think of but it is a very simple and wise thing to do. You can install new light fixtures that have motion sensors built in, or you can get a simple light socket adaptor that will turn any light socket into a motion sensor light. It is good to put flood lights with motion sensors around large areas such as backyards, garages and carports, etc. Illuminating a large area will give a thief fewer places to hide.

Plan for Vacations. When you aren’t home it shows and thieves begin to notice little things that indicate that no one is home. But there are several easy things you can do to make your home looked lived in even when you are away. Of course we all know about putting lights on timers, but have you thought about the times those timers turn on? Have a light turn on in the family room in the evening. As that light turns off have one turn on in the bedroom for a while. That will make it look like you are following a usual routine. Also consider putting timers on televisions and radios. The blue glow from a television screen is more likely to make your home look lived in than just a few lights. Have a neighbor shovel snow from the walk, water plants inside and outside, etc. All the lights in the world won’t detract from the fact that there are no tracks in the snow or all your plants are half dead!

By using a few simple and easy to use techniques, you can protect your home and valuables from the sneaky hands of thieves. It is possible to stay safe and do it without spending a lot of money!



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