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 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. …
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 …
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 …
When someone comes to your door, you might want to know who it is before you answer. Maybe your neighborhood is being targeted by salespeople, or maybe there are missionaries canvassing your neighborhood. Or perhaps you have more personal reasons to avoid a particular person. Peepholes have been available for this purpose for ages. And, …