Security Archive

Now more than ever, it’s essential to secure the safety of your home. You never know who might be prowling about, or waiting to steal your things as soon as you’re gone. These are not new issues, though, and they don’t necessarily require a modern solution. Mechanical keys have been up to the task for at least a century. But there are some inherent weaknesses …

There are few things in life more important than the security of your home. It’s where you keep all your stuff. It’s the center of your life, where you expect to be safe and secure. More importantly, it’s where your family lives. If your family isn’t safe, nothing else in your life really matters. But how do you keep your family safe? In days past, …

How much home security you need is a personal decision. There’s no one answer that’s going to be right for everybody. That said, if you’re going to install a security camera anywhere, your front porch is a good start. It’s the first place most people will go if they’re trying to get into your house. On a more mundane note, it’s also where so-called “porch …

If you want a home surveillance system, perhaps the most important place to monitor is your front porch. In most cases, that’s the first place an intruder is going to approach. Not only that, but many thieves don’t even break into your house. These so-called “porch pirates” scour neighborhoods for packages and steal them off the porch. Considering how much we order online these days, …

If you’ve ever been caught fumbling for your keys in the cold, you know how frustrating it can be. The same goes if you’re coming home after dark and the porch light is off. But to paraphrase Doc Brown, “where we’re going, we don’t need keys”. Nowadays, a biometric or combination lock can completely eliminate all the fumbling. It also allows you to let people …