Personal Safety And Security Tips

Maintain your car key fob reachable in the mattress

Your night table is a great storage location.Car fobs contain panic buttons, and may double as a fantastic alarm in case of emergency. Pressing the panic button can cause your vehicle to repetitively blast its horn and flash its own headlights – if your car is in the driveway this can draw attention to your location and (ideally) scare would-be-criminals away. Police responding to a call may locate your house faster as well. Read more

Tips Home Security Basics

Install Deadbolt Locks

All exterior doors should have at least 1 inch thick dead bolt locks. Even more expensive than spring latch locks, dead bolts are a lot stronger and provide more security. When installing deadbolts, make sure to leave a minimal quantity of distance between the door and its frame, as this offers an opportunity for an intruder to pry the doorway. Doors can be reinforced with plywood or a bit of sheet metal. Read more