Security Archive

Delivery services like Amazon and Instacart have changed the way we go about our daily lives. Think about all the things you can order on the internet. Now, imagine you had to go to 10 or 12 different stores every month to buy those things. Not too long ago, that wasn’t some awful idea; it was simple reality. Thanks to the internet, things have changed. …

Nowadays, we take it for granted that everyone has a lock on their door. In most places, a home isn’t considered fit for habitation unless there’s a deadbolt on the exit. But locks have only become widespread since the industrial revolution. Prior to that, they needed to be handmade by craftsmen. Unless you were very wealthy, you wouldn’t be able to afford one. Regardless, mechanical …

These days, you have all kinds of technology to keep your home safe. We have smart cameras to keep an eye out when we’re not home. We have smart doorbells that alert us if we have a visitor. There’s a good chance you’ve already invested in something like this. But what about your door’s deadbolt? If someone is determined to get in, it’s your last …

When it comes to your home’s safety, you really can’t be too careful. There’s a good reason people invest money in security systems and cameras. They work! But for some reason, most of us are using the same kinds of deadbolts our grandparents were using. You’d think we’d have come up with a better option. For deadbolts in particular, the problem isn’t the locking mechanism …

If you’re like millions of other Americans, you might keep a pistol in your home for protection. Depending on where you live, you may even have a concealed carry permit. A handgun is a great tool for self-defense. Unlike a rifle, it’s easy to carry, it’s easy to conceal, and it doesn’t take up a lot of space. Yet even though it’s small, it still …