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Home security checks

Posted by Marie Davis on Monday, November 6, 2023, In : Home Security 
When it comes to security checks, a ‘quick as possible’ approach isn’t going to cut it. There are many ways we can secure our homes and possessions. With the advances in technology there are so many ways that you can protect your home. But, there is still need for home security checks and some common sense too.



What’s Online?

Have a think about what you are posting online and how private your posts are. Saying that you’re going to a friend’s wedding for the weekend, watching the kid...

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Alarms you should have in your home

Posted by Dale Morgan on Thursday, January 5, 2023, In : Home Security 
The alarms you have in your home are not only there to make you feel safe, but they could even save your life one day. Their main purpose is to alert you to threats such as gas leaks, fires or burglars, and they could protect your home and its content from damage or theft. This is why these alarms are so important. 



Smoke alarms

A smoke alarm, or smoke detector, is a device that makes a loud noise when it senses smoke in the air. There are two types: ionisation and optical alarms. 

Ionisation al...

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Household risk management tips

Posted by Adam Best on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, In : Home Security 
Home safety should be top priority for any homeowner. Everyone wants and should feel safe in their own home so it is important to take necessary measures of securing it.



Even if you live in a safe neighbourhood or in a safe part of the city, you and your house can be a target of burglary or home invasion. That’s why everyone has to take some precautions and make their homes as secure as possible.

Here you can find out about some of the most common risks, as well as get some risk management ti...

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Suitable Home Security

Posted by Mark Parker on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, In : Home Security 
Every individual, family and community needs adequate security in order to live in peace and comfort as required. Business and life will thrive and communities will prosper when there is adequate security. Unfortunately, there are some communities that are quite unsafe and it is essential to ensure that such communities are protected from all issues of insecurity. There is only so much that the government and local authorities can do. Families will need to enhance their own security at the ho...

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Home security equipment

Posted by Martin Ford on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, In : Home Security 
Having a security system for premises is something everyone thinks about but the challenge lies in selecting the best suited security option available so that you get the right level of protection. Although there are different types of home security systems available in the market today, choosing the right one can be overwhelming at times.



Basically security systems are of two types - Monitored systems and Un-monitored systems. Monitored systems include 24/7 surveillance by the company itself ...

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What to consider before buying home security systems

Posted by Harold Moss on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, In : Home Security 
What's the difference between a home alarm system and a home security system? Technically... nothing! Basically what matters most is the level of home automation, the installation process and the monitoring options. There are many home security systems to choose from and this needs careful consideration. The best way to come to a good decision is by answering the following questions.



  • Do you own or rent your current home? 
  • Will you need remote mobile access and what are the options? 
  • Is a camera ...

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Secure your home with outdoor lights

Posted by Dave Morris on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Home Security 
Lights have always been a biggest enemy of burglars. Good outdoor lighting provides safety and security apart from giving warmth and welcoming look to our homes and gardens. Outdoor lighting around our home will make it a safer place to walk after dark, helping to deter crime. Security experts have found that outdoor lights are the most effective security systems available. Outdoors security lighting gets so easily blended with our outside decor that they provide a hidden way of discouraging ...

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Home Business Security

Posted by Peter Smith on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Home Security 
People who own and run small businesses may have been overlooked in the past. Not attracted to the big budgets and sophisticated requirements of big business, the security industry has not focused on providing small business security. Small businesses had to settle for inappropriate and overpriced security that resembled home security systems.



But there's good news. Leading security industry manufacturers and providers are paying attention now. They're beginning to understand that the unique n...

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Home security kits

Posted by Mike Hanlon on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Home Security 
Home security kits are an easy and effective tool that increases home security. They are a great way to ensure the safety and security of a personal or family estate, and they come in a large selection of sizes that boast a variety of options.



Personal home security is important for every homeowner. The basics elements of security are observed in every home and they start with the locks. Simple locks are installed on every window and door in a house. Locks are a great way to keep intruders out...

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Better home safety

Posted by Douglas French on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Home Security 
Whether you're a homeowner or you rent your home, your personal safety and the security of your home and your property is important to you. If you're on a budget, though, you might feel that there aren't a lot of options available to you to improve your home's security. Aside from the monthly home security monitoring services and expensive home alarm systems, however, there are low-cost home security options available to you that won't cost you an arm and a leg.



Here are a few home security op...

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Home Security

Posted by Darren Morgan on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Home Security 
Frequently Asked Questions about your Home Security System



Do Home Security Systems prevent burglaries?

A home security system will not prevent a break in directly. The system is designed to detect if someone is trying to break in to your home or if they have already entered your residence. Depending on the options that you have chosen for your alarm system you can detect a thief before they enter the home. The system will trigger a loud alarm that can drive the burglar away. If your alarm syst...

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Home Security Improvements

Posted by Harold Smith on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, In : Home Security 
Most people like to think of their home as their castle, but is it really secure? When you depart for work, school or just a night out, is there any guarantee that when you get back you won't find that you've been robbed, or worse find a group of squatters occupying your property?



Your home should be a sanctuary where you can feel safe and have total control over who can get to you and your family. There are plenty of preventative measures you can take on even a basic level to keep your home s...

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Hotel Security Services

Posted by Sian Thomas on Friday, September 21, 2018, In : Home Security 
UK Hotel Security Services. Today, more than ever, hotel security has grown to encompass more than just emergency and evacuation plans, a stern visit to a rowdy room, or a security guard at the hotel's entrance. Like all other large facilities in a post 9/11 world, hotels must protect themselves and their guests against terrorists looking for a high-throughput environment that would draw media and public attention in the case that an event transpires there.



The connotations of contemporary thr...

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Recording devices for home security

Posted by Mike Barnes on Thursday, July 5, 2018, In : Home Security 
Home security has come a long way since the days when a fence was just about all you could do to keep intruders out of your yard. Along with these advances has come many a recording device that can help you keep your home secure and safe no matter where you live. Of course, knowing this equipment is out there and determining which one to purchase and how to set it up are two different matters entirely. If you want to make sure you’re able to get the most out of your high tech security equip...

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What home security should I use?

Posted by Barry Summers on Friday, June 22, 2018, In : Home Security 
We all have different ideas when it comes to home security.  Most of us are familiar with some form of security grilles be it the traditional wrought iron external window bars or the heavy duty steel window grilles.



We all have different ideas when it comes to home security.  Most of us are familiar with some form of security grilles be it the traditional wrought iron external window bars or the heavy duty steel window grilles.  These grilles do offer some level of security but they tend to be...

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Home Security Systems

Posted by David Johnson on Sunday, June 17, 2018, In : Home Security 
Homeowners can rest easier at night whether they are home or out of town knowing that their home is under a continuous professional level of protection against several emergencies or issues that can arise that are out of your control. You will be able to protect all of your personal valuables and sentimental items that an insurance policy won’t be able to protect. A huge benefit second to the protection a home security system is that your home owner’s insurance premium will be lower if yo...

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Home security for the elderly

Posted by John Cherry on Friday, May 18, 2018, In : Home Security 
For seniors, one of the best ways to do this is to have a home security system installed. Be sure to choose one that includes off-site, third-party monitoring so that emergency personnel can be summoned at the first hint of danger.



As you age, the risks of becoming the victim of a violent crime steadily decrease; however, senior citizens must still take steps to stay safe in their homes because criminals do not discriminate when it comes to breaking into houses. In addition, older people are a...

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Security Services For Private Property

Posted by Paul Walker on Monday, May 14, 2018, In : Home Security 
Safety and security has always been a foremost need of the human beings, it's not only a human condition; all the other living creatures have their own defense mechanisms that are essential for their survival. In the modern civilized world the need for safety has new meanings, with rules and laws that protect the society also bars us from taking the laws into our own hands, hence we are dependent on public and private security services for our protection. With the rising crime graph the need ...

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Home Security Signs

Posted by Gavin Cruise on Monday, May 14, 2018, In : Home Security 
Imagine you are a robber or a burglar who has the intention to break into a home. However, when you approach your potential victim's home, you see a security sign that says the home is protected by a monitored security system. Would you proceed with your plan? Of course not! This is the purpose of home security signs.



Home security signs are some of the most important investments anyone with a home can have. Why? The reason is simple! Homes need home security in order to prevent break-ins and ...

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Tips for home security

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Saturday, May 5, 2018, In : Home Security 
Over the past few decades home security technology has advanced by leaps and bounds and the level of security that is now available to the average homeowner is of the sophistication that only a few could afford back then. Home security systems have not only become more technologically advanced but they have also at  the same time become far more user friendly and simpler to operate.

All of the new advancements in technology also make for far more choices with regards to exactly what is going ...

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Video Intercom Security Systems

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Friday, May 4, 2018, In : Home Security 
Modern technology is changing the face of security all the time.  The first point of security is usually the entrance to the property.  This is where video intercom security systems help control access both for security purposes as well as for convenience.



If you are looking for a home security system, this is where you begin.  First of all, you will have to decide whether you need to mount your video intercom on your gate entrance or at your front door. It depends where the first barrier is t...

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Making your home more secure

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Saturday, September 23, 2017, In : Home Security 
There's always something else we can do to make our home more secure to protect it from burglars - and a focus on your front door, patio doors and back door is a great place to start.



Here's 5 top tips for making the exterior doors of your home more secure - and burglar-proof!

Upgrade your locks

Wooden front doors are usually straightforward for DIYers to make more secure (don't even think about trying to alter UPVC doors), but if you're not sure what you're doing, get in a locksmith or carpente...

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Home security camera systems

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, In : Home Security 

The application of CCTV security has not changed very much over the past years, but on the other hand, the tools and equipment have changed significantly. Surveillance cameras have become smaller, cheaper and better, but the major breakthrough has been in the recording equipment. Therefore many customers shopping for complete CCTV monitoring and recording systems are confused by such a veriaty of available products. The goal of this article is to guide buyers toward best possible and m...


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Home security tips

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, In : Home Security 
There are plenty of ways that you can protect your home from being targeted for crime.


Here are some you should consider :
  • Always lock the door and close the windows when you go out, even if you'll only be out for a short time.
  • All external doors should have three locking points. Mortice locks will add considerable strength to your door - you can buy them at your local DIY store.
  • Use deadlocks if you have them - they make it harder for thieves to get out again - window locks can help to stop...
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