There are over 36 million renters in the U.S., and based on statistics by the National Crime Prevention Council, the likelihood of a single-family home being burglarized is 15%, as compared to a whopping 85% for apartments. Burglars are smart, and know that people who rent don’t spend the money on security measures–and they are utilizing this knowledge to their criminal advantage.

• If you are depending on security gates and lighting provided by property owners for safety, you are not doing enough to protect yourself or your belongings. Following are some security tips for renters:
• Install a wireless security system.  This is an affordable deterrent to thieves, and kits run from under $100 to just over $200. They are portable and easy to install.
• Purchase Renter’s Insurance. Some policies are only a few dollars a month, and offer some piece of mind for a small investment. Plans can range from protection against burglary to fire and other disasters.
• Ask if your landlord or apartment managers will change your apartment locks. This is not usually the case–most often, new tenants are often simply given a new key for the same lock. What this means is that if a tenant made a spare key and did not turn it in after vacating the apartment, they still have a key to your place! Also, don’t ever leave a key under your doormat. It’s the first place people who want to get in will look! Leave a spare with a trusted neighbor or friend.

For more tips on Renter’s Security, visit: Renter’s Security

The best way to secure and protect your valuable jewelry, documents, guns and personal items is with a safe. Safes provide protection not only from “snatch and grab” robberies, but also safeguard items fire, floods, and climate changes. Most intruders only spend 3-5 minutes in a home. If these criminals observe a safe, the odds are quite good that they will be deterred from searching further for valuable items. A locking file-cabinet is easy to break into and will be one of the first places would-be robbers will look for valuables, as well as jewelry boxes–which can just be picked up and taken away.

Safes are particularly important for businesses and home-based businesses, where irreplaceable documents, files and computer records and archives are stored. A good number of businesses have been ruined due to irreversible damages by fire. (According to a 2004 report by the National Fire Protection Association, 2.3 billion dollars is lost annually due to fire destruction.)

Purchasing a Security safe is a valuable backup plan to your home-security alarm system. In the event that an intruder manages to gain unlawful entry to your home, you will have a 2nd tier of protection for your valuables. It is a small investment to protect your important documents, irreplaceable family heirlooms and any weapons that you want to out of the hands of children or criminals. To learn more about Security Safes visit:
Home Security Safes

Advance preparation is key for those times when the power goes out. It’s never expected, but the element of surprise doesn’t need to plunge you and your family into the dark concerning your safety. With some basic preparation and planning, you can avoid tripping over the dog or a coffee table the next time there’s a downed power line, a natural disaster or an overloaded grid.

Besides having supplies, take the time to make sure your home is prepared if the power goes out. Below are some supplies you’ll want to have on hand, and following this list is a checklist of questions to ask yourself regarding securing the safety of your home when the power goes out.

SUPPLIES FOR A POWER OUTAGE:

• Several high-quality flashlights. It’s a good idea to keep a flashlight in each room of the house. Conserve the battery life of your flashlight by not using it unless it’s absolutely necessary.

• A battery operated radio or portable television set. Especially in weather-related power outages, it’s important to keep up with important news updates and listen for emergency broadcasts.

• An ample supply of batteries. Flashlights and radios are useless without batteries. Keep extras in the house at all times. Make sure you know where they are before you need them.

TO LEARN MORE: The Power’s Out!

If you are looking for a family pet, why not consider a dog that will also help to protect your home and property? A barking dog will deter intruders, but you also want to understand the important differences between a “Watch” dog and a “Guard” dog. Personality, strength, aggressiveness and intelligence are all factors to consider when finding the right dog for your needs. A family with small children may want to consider a gentle dog with a lot of bark and no bite. Conversely, people with a great deal of open land may need a dog that can better endure the outdoors, and has a lot of aggression.

Certain breeds are more suited to this type of work. To read more on the best dogs for home security, please visit:
http://www.homesecurityguru.com/recommended-watchdog-breeds

Your home is your sanctuary and a place where you want to feel safe and can lock the troubles of the world outside of the front door. Many people are now looking for more advanced ways to protect their homes, not just while they are in but while they are away. Lots of people now travel for business and pleasure and have to leave their homes unattended for long periods of time, the installation of a home security camera system can give peace of mind that the home will be protected while you are away.

The more popular that the systems have become over time has meant that there has been an ever increasing number available on the market. With the increase in choice comes the added problem of knowing which would best meet your demands and how much security do you need to protect your home and belongings. It is possible to pickup a system that has just one camera or you can buy ones that have up to sixty four cameras, you may be requiring just a black and white camera system or full color, night vision or infra red illuminators. The choice is out there and understanding all of the technical specification can be confusing, the best way to combat this is to do some research. Read the rest of this entry »

Crooks are often portrayed as brilliant and devious masterminds. Well not in this case, I’m sure these guys will be on the next episode of Stupid Criminal Videos.
Gregory Slomans a South Florida homeowner decided to buy a home security camera system to feel safer, just minutes after the home security system was put in place, the homeowner and technicians were robbed.
They must be the dumbest criminals ever,” said Slomans his security cameras captured it all. Read more: http://cbs4.com/local/Ft.Lauderdale.Broward.2.628201.html