Security
Sliding Doors/Windows Security
Does your new home have sliding doors and or windows? Did you know they aren’t very secure? . . . as they can easily be lifted out, even if they are locked. Here is a low cost fix that stops…
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The Forced Outdoors – 5 Tips For Avoiding Being Locked Outside Your House
Guest post by Hubert Dwight There is nothing quite on the level of being locked out of your home. Depending if you live alone or not, this could mean waiting outside your house for hours on end, waiting for another…
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The Priceless Benefits of Investing in a Home Security System
Guest post by Hubert Dwight With the installation, the bills and the upkeep, it can be easy to fall into thinking that a home security system is too much hassle. However, that’s simply not the case. The peace of mind…
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Emergency Planning – Scenarios
I heard on today’s news that there have been bush fires in NSW, in the first week of November!. . . . so I thought it was worthwhile reminding people about making an Emergency Plan. If you have just moved…
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Monitored Burglar Alarms
I won’t be bothering with a monitored alarm again! I had one at my previous home. . . . ‘Free Install’ with 3 Year Monitoring Contract. . . . Waste of money in my opinion! Monitoring From all accounts most…
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Post Boxes & Security
Do you think the people at this house are away? Is this overflowing post box telling a thief that they are unlikely to be disturbed? It used to be easier when I was young as we knew our neighbours and we could…
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Do You Want A Safe?
Most home burglaries are carried out by opportunistic thieves. They want to be in and out as fast as possible. A safe that takes that takes time and effort is going to deter them, and help keep you valuables safe….
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The Risk Of Too Much Security
As I visit lots of houses I often wonder if some houses have too much security. I see lots of houses with roller shutters or even steel gratings over the windows like these. Quite often when I ring the bell…
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