Did you know that certain makes of cars are stolen most often? Here’s a list of the top ten cars that are stolen every year:

Honda Civic
Nissan Sentra
Toyota pick-up truck
Toyota Camry
Dodge Caravan
Chevy full size 1500 pick-up truck
Honda Accord
Acura Integra
Dodge Ram
Ford F150 truck

It is important to note that if you own one of these vehicles, (and also depending on the area in which you keep your vehicle) your car insurance rate may increase due to the theft rate of these automobiles.

To keep your car (no matter what the make) from being stolen and adding to the statistics, below are some steps to avoid becoming a victim of auto theft. (more…)

How To Choose the Right Home Security System

By: Julia Yang

Choosing the right home security system has gotten a lot easier. With advancement in technology, operating a home security system is not comparable to rocket science anymore. Even so, choosing the right home security system still requires some consideration on your part. Follow the tips below to help you choose the right home security system.

Basic Requirements
A home security system should include the following components: a control panel, a keypad, motion detectors, a couple of door contacts, inside siren, a yard sign and warning decals. Only consider an alarm system that comes with all these basic components.

Wired or wireless?
With advancement in transmission technology, transmission of information no longer requires physical connection. Wireless alarm system is the latest technology and is easier to install compared to a hard-wired alarm system. A wireless alarm system can often be installed with a few basic tools. While wireless home security systems tend to be more expensive, installing it yourself can make it comparable or even cheaper than a hard-wired system. (more…)

It is said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Home Security Guidance is that ounce of prevention: a free, online resource offering home security tips, as well as articles and product information to help ensure the safety of you and your loved ones.

You may live in a safe neighborhood, but in an instant your home could be robbed, or your life threatened if you don’t think two steps ahead of the bad guys. Threats to your family can be in the form of a fire, flood, or other natural disaster–do you have what you need on hand to survive? Do you have a plan? Maybe you’re just hoping “it won’t happen to me.”

Home Security Guidance can offer you some peace of mind by outlining ways to protect your valuable belongings such as passports, money, wallets, mobile phones and laptop computers. We also provide tips to protect yourself and your family.

Here’s your first free tip: Never pull into your garage and leave the garage door up while you unload the car and go back and forth into the house. This allows anybody access to your garage, which means access to your home.

We look forward to providing you with informative content and the latest information in Home Security.

Harlan (Hucky) Austin