Home security is one of the primary concerns of every homeowner. It should be. Whether you live in a house or in an apartment, your home should be protected for your safety, your family’s, and for your belongings that you’ve worked so hard for. Even if you live in a peaceful neighborhood with good public … Read more
#1 Timers. Timers can be used for lights, cameras, and all sorts of action. When it appears that there is action or movement in the home, a burglar is less likely to make a target of it. By using different timers, a radio can come on in one room, turn off, and then a set … Read more
As One of the Fastest Growing Crimes today, the stats regarding Identity theft are staggering. Some quick stats on Identity theft: 27.3 Million Americans have been victimized by an identity thief within the past 5 years The total cost of this crime is 33 billion of which consumers pay $5 billion the incidence of identity … Read more
Identity Theft The Fastest Growing Crime Today Identity theft occurs when a thief uses the personal information of another to fraudulently obtain, credit, money, or property. The personal information usually includes a social insurance number, Date of birth, and possibly information on the victims relatives. Some quick stats on Identity theft: 27.3 Million Americans have … Read more
Here are the top 6 resources at your disposal if you are a victim of identity theft. 1. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) – According to the FTC you need to take 4 steps when as soon as you realize you have become a victim of identity theft. Call one of the credit reporting agencies … Read more
The Majority of home burglaries are done by amateurs. A burglar breaks into a home every 15 seconds and steals about $1700 worth of stuff. Although not as in depth as our guide to designing your own complete home security plan, each item on this list can give you a fast and easy way to … Read more
Concealed carry or CCW is the term for carrying a concealed weapon, defensive or otherwise. Technically speaking, Mace, pepper spray, stun guns, tasers, kubatons, and even pen knives can fit into this category. Each weapon has its own set of restrictions and they vary from state to state. For instance, it may be legal to … Read more
No matter how many spy cameras you have set up, or what sophisticated alarm system technology you have, to have a safe home, you need safe fundamentals. We’ve complied a list of low cost upgrades that boast high security returns. Trim back those shrubs. You don’t want to give anyone a place to hide on … Read more
One way to determine the effectiveness of your local fire department is their ISO number. The Insurance Services Office of New York rates the firefighting abilities of fire departments throughout the U.S.A. ISO analyzes the relevant data using their Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS). They then assign a Public Protection Classification on a scale … Read more
A good neighbor knows that a crime against a neighbor, is a crime against the whole neighborhood.