Security Tips for People Who Live Alone
The world looks very different today than it did in the middle of the 20th century. Everything costs more, there wasn’t much of the technology we see today and only 7.7 percent of people lived alone (according to data from the U.S. Census). That number is nearly double today, with [...]
6 Security Tips Every Parent Should Teach Their Children
It's up to parents to prepare their children for the world. We teach them things like proper manners, how to react to challenging circumstances and our beliefs. Another big responsibility parents have is teaching their children what is safe and unsafe. Here are six security-related lessons you should consider teaching [...]
5 Security-Related New Year’s Resolutions To Consider
Some people love New Year’s Resolutions. Others make it a resolution to not make any resolutions. (But isn’t that a resolution in itself?) Regardless of which camp you fall into, it's not too late to improve yourself or set some goals for improving in the upcoming year. Security is one [...]
Security Tips for Rental Properties
Safety. It’s all of our responsibility, in a way. But for some of us, it’s actually an official part of our job title. Rental property owners fall in this group when it comes to tenant safety. If you're a property manager or landlord, taking care of your tenants and keeping [...]
5 Security Improvements Inspired By Movies
Would you like some peace of mind with your popcorn? When it comes to security improvements, inspiration can be found at the cinema. Let’s take a look at a few movies out there that can actually give you some great ideas for improving the security of your home, business or [...]
Locked Out? Here’s the Biggest Reason Why You Shouldn’t Attempt a DIY Re-Entry
You might not think about it at the moment, but trying to get back into your home after being locked out can put you in a dangerous situation. In fact, your property and safety are potentially at risk if you don’t call a professional locksmith or other service to handle [...]
The Security Risks of Posting Certain Information Online
Have you ever posted on social media that you're going on a vacation? It might seem like an innocent act, but it can actually attract burglars by letting them know you won't be at home. It’s just one of the security risks that can pop up when you post certain [...]
Preparing Your Home for Winter: 4 Security Tips
The weather isn't quite frigid yet, but we're quickly approaching colder weather. If you want to keep your home safe and secure during winter, it’s important to act now if you want to be prepared. (Frigid temperatures can happen quite suddenly, after all, as we learned recently in Texas.) It’s [...]
6 Security Tips for Selling a Home
You make sure your home is safe and sound when you're living in it. That's to be expected. But what about when you sell your home? You still need to protect it (and any belongings still inside). Summer is one of the most popular times for relocations and travel, so [...]
4 Security Tips for Summer Travel
The year 2021 might be the year that people desire to get out of the house for a summer vacation the most. After social distancing and other restrictions, we could all use a little relaxation. Nothing can snap you back quicker to reality than a security issue during your trip, [...]
