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You will not appreciate the value of a 24-hour locksmith until you have been locked out, lost your keys, or if you are in the middle of nowhere and you don’t know anyone who can help you. Even to things like broken lock or when you need a duplicate copy of your keys, a locksmith can assist you with that.

Have you experienced being locked out of your house at 2 am? Sometimes, you just made a simple mistake when you went out to jog or let the dog out and you forgot you left the keys on the table. Or when you accidentally left your keys inside your car and you are in a hurry? You could be somewhere remote or where you don’t feel safe. There are also some instances when we try to open the door or start the engine of your car and then the key breaks because it’s already bent or broken. You can’t extract it yourself unless you want it to be more damaged. You can also include tightening your home’s security system, locks and safe. You can call a 24-hour locksmith when you needed help in the most unlikely hour of the day. You never know when these kinds of situation will happen and it’s good if you can this kind of service anytime. Professional help can get to you in no time. Read the rest of this entry »

Home invasion robberies have increased dramatically in recent years. The trend among commercial businesses has been to protect themselves with better security measures such as alarms and surveillance systems. With the increased security at commercial establishments, many criminals have started to target private residences, which tend to have fewer security measures.

Home Invasion Facts

There are many differences between a typical burglar and a home invasion robber. Most burglars fear a confrontation and therefore work while the homeowner is away. A burglar will typically look for an easy entry and an unoccupied house and will mostly work alone. A burglar will often be deterred by alarms, strong locks, sturdy doors and will most likely flee rather than face a confrontation with a homeowner. A burglar basically wants to steal your belongings but doesn’t want an altercation and will go to great lengths to avoid one. Read the rest of this entry »

As you age, the risks of becoming the victim of a violent crime steadily decrease; however, senior citizens must still take steps to stay safe in their homes because criminals do not discriminate when it comes to breaking into houses. In addition, older people are at an increased risk at falling prey to financial scams and fraud. These kinds of crimes can be just as harmful as violent crimes, particularly if enough money is stolen to destroy you financially. If you are a senior citizen, or if you are a family member of one, you must take care to ensure the house is a secure as possible. Read the rest of this entry »

In the world of fake security cameras there are three generic types: the dome, the bullet and the globe. The dome camera including a high-speed dome is the largest selling security surveillance camera in the world. Second to them are bullet cameras. And third in popularity are the globe cameras.

Fake surveillance cameras are so realistic looking that no one can tell the difference. Some of them even take the housing from a real security camera and remove the inner workings-the expensive part. That realistic look makes it an effective tool to use for home security and business security.

A good example of a dome camera is a dummy dome camera with a thick base and 24/7 flashing LED. It even has a yellow CCTV decal. It can be installed easily on the ceiling or wall. The camera is 5 inches across and 2 inches high. It uses three AAA batteries. It also has a flashing red LED light which makes the camera visible particularly at night. Read the rest of this entry »

It is absolutely no secret that home burglars are looking for items that are easy to sell in pawn shops. That’s why computers, jewelry, and handguns are the three biggest targets for home burglars. They are easy to carry out of the home and easy to sell in pawn shops or the black market.

The two biggest threats to keeping your firearms secure in your home is home burglary and secondly, keeping them out of reach of small children.

Aside from burying your handguns in the backyard the best thing you can do from a home security point of view and a child safety point of view is to get some gun safes. The best ones are a sure way to prevent them from being taken in a home burglary. Hidden safes use the time-tested theory of hiding things in plain sight. That is why they are so effective. It is a proven fact that burglars spend less than 6 minutes in the home so if they don’t find what they are looking for right away they leave. Read the rest of this entry »

It isn’t every day that you get inside information from burglars on home security tips. Recently a burglar who committed just over 70 burglaries got caught. He agreed to share some of his inside information with police in the hopes of protecting homeowners from burglaries. He did his work in England where the penalties for burglary are much more severe than in the United States.

We should note that he did this, not out of the goodness of his heart, but in exchange for a more lenient sentence.

He said that it’s just as easy to get into a house in England as it is anywhere. He never had to break into a house. 90% of all burglaries in the United States occur through unlocked doors and windows.

So here are his top four ways to prevent home burglary from the perspective of a professional burglar. Read the rest of this entry »

Vandalism is “willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property.”

According to statistics from the Bureau of Justice, graffiti is still the most common type of vandalism. It does billions of dollars in damage every year and contributes to the poor financial condition of almost every major city in the country. Most “taggers” as they are called are males between the ages of 12 and 21 who belonged to a gang.

If graffiti is removed within 24 to 48 hours, that is key to successful prevention. When it comes to home security, vandalism to your car or home is more the issue. What may seem like a slight “key” job is major car vandalism.

Nothing can devalue your home faster than graffiti or vandalism to your home or in your neighborhood. Defacing private property is another low risk crime-right up there with home burglary. Read the rest of this entry »

Home security in the United States is a huge business and not just with security systems. Home security products are an effective way to improve home security without breaking the bank because they are generally less expensive than say a home security system. Security devices and security alarms are among the most effective tools you can use to beef up your home security.

We got together with a few of our competitors and compared notes and these five products represent the best-selling security products for the home. This will give you an idea what other people are buying to help you make an intelligent choice about your own home security. Read the rest of this entry »

With home burglary and home invasions making the news almost every day, homeowners are justifiably concerned about their own safety and security. There is a physical loss of an average of $1700 from each home burglary. There is another average of $1700 worth of damage done to the home. That pales in comparison to the psychological damage done to the homeowner and his family. It is a feeling of violation that lasts for years.

And yet it seems so simple to take some proactive steps to prevent home burglary. For example, nearly 90% of all home burglaries occur through doors and windows that are not locked. So doesn’t it make sense to start by locking them? Home security for many can be very simple. But homeowners are sometimes lazy and don’t take any preventative measures. Read the rest of this entry »

It is no secret that the best way to learn something is to learn from the best. It doesn’t matter what you’re learning-a new skill, a new language, a new job-absolutely anything. Always learn that skill from someone who really knows what they’re doing.

In this case we are talking about burglary prevention as part of home security. And who better to learn it from than a professional burglar. Recently, a man who was believed to have done as many as 70 home burglaries made a list of tips to prevent burglary for police to pass on to home owners. He was caught in the United Kingdom but the principles are the same here.

Here are some statistics that might get your attention. One out of every six homes is burglarized. A burglary happens every 15 seconds. The value of goods stolen from a home in the average home burglary is over $1700 with an average of another $1700 in damage done to the home during the burglary. Read the rest of this entry »