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Personal Safety And You
By :
Ralph Winn
Personal safety is of the utmost importance these days. But all the police and firemen and EMS workers in the world can’t be there to protect you 24/7. So taking charge of your own personal safety is the first step to keeping yourself out of danger. The Home Security store offers a number of devices that help increase your personal safety, but simple common sense behavior is the best place to start.
Personal Safety on the Street
•Sling your purse across your body and ho...
Home Security Has Come A Long Way In The Past Century
By :
Ralph Winn
Having top-notch home security can mean the difference between feeling vulnerable and feeling in control of your home and family. Home security has come a long way in the past century; as burglars have become more sophisticated, so have the means to repel them.
The Garza family of Houston, Texas thought their home was secure. They locked their doors. They lived in a good neighborhood. What more home security should they need? But one Friday afternoon they came home to a br...
Fake Fireplaces
By :
Sam Wilhoit
If your home doesn't have a fireplace, you can still experience warmth and ambiance with a "fake fireplace."
Less expensive and installed without invasive and costly construction, gas fireplaces or their electric or gel-fueled counterparts are preferred by many homeowners for their convenience, portability and style. These portable fireplaces also can provide an instant, decorator touch with an assortment of mantels, tools and accessories to fit any personality. And because ...
Fireplace Doors
By :
Sam Wilhoit
Repasky says – according to - is used too MUCH!
Although fireplace doors have been sealing fireplace openings for more than 60 years, recent advances have changed their functionality, appearance and structure. Changes in manufacturing and shipping processes have also created better, more efficient fireplace doors—a growing concern following recent energy crises and skyrocketing fuel costs.
Fireplace Doors 101
There are typically two kinds of fireplace doors today: th...
Fireplace Inserts: Better Efficiency, Cleaner Air
By :
Sam Wilhoit
Fireplace inserts do more than breathe new life into an old, wood-burning fireplace. Fireplace inserts also provide cleaner air in your home and create a more efficient heating system, helping reduce energy bills in the face of today’s skyrocketing gas prices.
What is a Fireplace Insert, Anyway?
Fireplace inserts are steel or cast iron fireboxes that are fitted directly into your original fireplace. Fronted by self-cleaning safety glass, fireplace inserts draw and exhau...
Online Security Begins At Home
By :
Scott Lindsay
It is important to make sure the computer you use to access your online ecommerce site is secure. Too often a site owner takes great care to ensure the security of the site itself and may fail to take precautions to protect his or her own computer.
If your website is not secure you may have difficulty accessing information, processing orders and securely accessing your own website.
Most netrepreneurs will place password protections on their ecommerce site to deter hacke...
"Phishing" On The "Pharm": How Thieves Combine Two Techniques To Steal Your Identity
By :
John Young
Bob squinted at the email and began to read:
“Dear eBay User, as part of our security measures, eBay Inc. has developed a security program against fraudulent attempts and account thefts. Therefore, our system requires further account verification…”
Security Measures. A threat to suspend his account to prevent “fraudulent activity”. The email went on to say that there were “procedural safeguards with federal regulations to protect the information you provide for us.”
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Dummy Security Camera - Why You Should Get One
By :
Adam B
Protect your home with a dummy security camera.
Tips For Better Home Security
By :
Liz Wood
Many factors go into determining how secure a home will be. Most people assume that by locking their doors their home is completely secured, but the truth is that there are many ways that are just as important as locked doors to ensure a secure home. It is important to invest in home security measures because home security protects you and your family, protects your valuables and provides peace of mind.
There is a very important need for home security in today’s world. Int...
Planning Your Home Security System
By :
Your Security Guy
The goal of a residential security system is to detect an intruder as early as possible, alert the home’s occupants of his presence, and scare him away before he does any harm. Creating progressive layers of protection accomplishes this goal.
Protect Your House During The Holidays
By :
Jason Spencer
People sometimes stay away from their home for prolonged periods during the holidays. Unfortunately this means their house is left unprotected which can put both the house and their personal property in danger. Burglars use the owner’s absence to their own advantage. They are well aware that people travel during the holiday season and use this time to break into those unprotected houses while the owners are away from home.
A burglar will always choose houses that have the ...
How To Protect Your Home From Hurricanes With Storm Windows
By :
Linden J. Walhard
Lately Mother Nature has been pummeling the earth with some devastating hurricanes? If you happen to live in one of the cities that are prone to these hurricanes, then you’ll want to look for ways to protect your home.
Here’s where hurricane shutters come into play. Adding hurricane shutters is a very simple do it yourself job that nearly anyone can tackle. You may not feel that you’re the person to do this job if you’re not confident in your home building handiness, but i...
Discover Why The Right Window Hardware Can Make A Huge Difference In Your Home's Safety
By :
Rob Carlton
There are a number of factors to consider when buying window locks for your home. It’s not always easy, and you have to be sure that your locks will offer you an enormous amount of security, but you also want something that fits in with the rest of your home’s theme, and also with your budget.
Having the security lock fitted is a vital step with any home improvement project, both for security purposes and appearance of your home.
The quality of the hardware should never...
How A Hurricane Window Can Prevent Devestation To Your Home
By :
Jack Blacksmith
The most vulnerable part of your home during a hurricane are your windows for very obvious reasons. The high winds from these storms project all sorts of debris into the air, which very often can lead to a broken window in your home. When this happens, the next likely thing to happen is a window being blown out on the other side of the house, or worse yet, the entire roof blowing right off your home.
The best way to prevent this from happening is to be sure that you have h...
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