Posts with tag home security tips

10 Ways to Protect Your House From Burglars

By Jan Soults Walker Successful burglars have lots in common -- homeowners who unwittingly give invitations to robbery. Here's how thieves thank you for your generosity. You come home to an open front door, a ransacked house, and missing valuables. How did a burglar know you'd be gone? How did they get in? Check out... Continue Reading »

Home Security Tech Takes a Leap Forward

Home security technologies are keeping pace with the other gadgets in our connected, on-demand lives. Unlike the cumbersome systems of the recent past, new home security components are discreet, easily controlled from afar, and smart enough to screen out don't-need-to-know info, like your pet's indoor traffic patterns. If... Continue Reading »

Home Security: Staying Safe in Your New House

Home security is a primary concern for many homeowners, particularly those who are away at work during the day or who take frequent vacations. Knowing your home and knowing your neighborhood are key, especially for new homeowners. Nikki Pepper at our sister site, ShelterPop, provides some helpful tips. Whether you're... Continue Reading »

Off-Campus Rentals: Staying Safe in a College Town

Living off-campus at college brings many perks: greater freedom, broader housing choices, and possibly even some money-saving, if you play your cards right. But being out from under the university's thumb means that you're also out from under their security, which isn't always a good thing. Though tragically high-profile... Continue Reading »

Identity Theft More Likely When Moving to a New Home

If you're planning to buy a house, rent a different apartment or relocate your family anytime soon, chances are you didn't think that moving could make you the victim of identity theft. But during a move, homeowners and renters alike are particularly susceptible to identity theft -- a crime which is especially prevalent... Continue Reading »

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