Home Security Blog
Welcome to the Home Security Source blog! We will be commenting on security news and other important topics in the world of home security. Home security is important to us and we will do what we can to talk openly, and to the best of our knowledge. We invite you to join in on the conversation by leaving your thoughts and comments (just remember to read our Community Guidelines!).
Posted by The Safety Mom on Aug 23, 2010, 10:30:00 AMTagged: Carbon Monoxide, Home
I was one of those naïve individuals (or maybe the kind who sticks her head in the sand) who never believed something bad could happen in my perfect little town. Who would break into my house? But now, as The Safety Mom, I hear too many stories. I’ve learned not to take anything for granted. No, we can’t live in a bubble or be completely paranoid. But we can take realistic proactive measures to ensure our family’s safety.
Posted by The Safety Mom on Aug 16, 2010, 10:45:00 AMTagged: Family, Home
Over this past week we’ve had three dinner parties (no, it’s not usually that busy at our home!) and, without a doubt, the conversation always ended up coming back to our new ADT Pulse system. In fact, it started to be a bit of a game – who can come up with the coolest way of using it?
Posted by Home Security Source on Aug 13, 2010, 12:15:00 PMTagged: Burglary, Home
It’s the middle of the night and you hear prowlers in your home. That’s when you need a panic room – a place that can provide you and your family with a few minutes of safety until law enforcement can be called and arrive. Here are some ideas to help you create your own panic room.
Posted by Robert Siciliano on Aug 11, 2010, 7:00:00 PMTagged: Burglary, Home
Many studies show burglaries actually happen more in the daytime than in the evening. Depending on whom you ask, the hours of 7-10 a.m. seem to be the most attractive times for burglars.
Posted by Robert Siciliano on Aug 10, 2010, 6:05:00 PMTagged: Burglary, Home
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