http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/home-security-articles.htm Up to date Home Security Articles and information from HomeRenovationGuide en-us info@homerenovationguide.com Tue, 06 May 2008 16:38:38 EDT Copyright 2007, HomeRenovationGuide,com http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/home-control.htm A home security system is an effective way to protect yourself against intrusion, fire and other emergencies. While this system is quite beneficial, these are fortunately not everyday occurrences. That means that most of the time, your security system stands watch but doesn’t offer any daily benefit beyond this. But now you can tap into the unused potential of your system and move from simple security to complete control.Remote System Interaction — The Next LevelNew technology enables your security system to play a more active role in maintaining your desired hom Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:01:22 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/home-control.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/fire-safety.htm (NC) – According to the Canadian Safety Council, every year about 400 Canadians lose their lives in an accidental household fire. In fact, it’s during the fall and winter seasons that the number of deaths caused by accidental household fires are at their highest.Patrice De Luca, V.P. of Marketing and Business Development for Reliance Protectron Security Services, says one of the major reasons for this significant increase is windblown sparks from wood-burning fireplaces and stoves. “You need to take every possible precaution to minimize the risks of fire when you ha Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:47:34 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/fire-safety.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/garage-door.htm Today, homeowners want to ally security and functionality when using their garage door. We are looking for peace of mind when we are at home and this is why we do not make any compromises when it comes to our homes. Since small details contribute to our well-being, Garaga presents some accessories that will facilitate the access to your home while guaranteeing your security.Park your car safelyGarages are getting larger and many have more than one door. Did you know that it is now possible to simultaneously or separately open your garage doors? With this accessory, you Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:40:40 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/garage-door.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/homesecsteps.htm In addition to the installation and use of a home security system, there are other steps you can take to make your home more secure. Many break-ins occur simply due to a lackadaisical attitude and a feeling of "it will not happen to me." Habits are developed that invite criminal activity. Home invasion is typically a crime of opportunity, and there are several things that may "invite" this action. Let us examine some of the more common habits and solutions to secure more efficiently.Hidden windows or doorsThere are several circumstances that can occur to "hide"windows Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:46:46 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/homesecsteps.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/homealarms.htm Brink’s Home Security has been recognized for its program to reduce false alarms through an award sponsored by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) and Security Sales & Integration. In the national competition, the company won the Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) award for excellence in minimizing false dispatches in Montgomery County, Maryland.The award cited a number of components in Brink’s Home Security’s alarm reduction program. These included: Employing new equipment standards that make keypads easier for Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:45:12 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/homealarms.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/holidaysafety.htm During the winter holiday season, there are a lot of things to think about. You have plans for shopping and baking and general merrymaking. While it’s okay to have visions of sugarplums dancing in your head, you may want to keep a couple of other things in mind as well.Stay safe at ho-ho-home:Stacks of presents, Christmas trees and other large decorations can really set a holiday tone for your home. But be careful where you put them. Don’t let your tree, gifts or large decorations obstruct your clear path out of the house and make sure they are properly secur Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:44:46 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/holidaysafety.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/security-glass-doors.htm Check your sliding glass door to see if it has an actual lock on it. Sliding glass doors usually do not have locks on them, only latches. These latches are usually made from soft aluminum or cast metal, and quite often become worn or out of adjustment. Because of their location (usually at the rear of the home) and the many inadequate latching mechanisms on the market, sliding glass doors usually offer little resistance against physical attack. This, combined with the wear and tear factor, makes these doors a prime candidate for a break and enter.In warmer weather, sli Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:43:37 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/security-glass-doors.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/security-door-chains.htm Ever since the first mechanical wood locks were born some 4000 years ago in Egypt, we have been on a steady mission to improve lock technology. In today’s world we would no sooner consider installing a 4000-year-old lock on our home than writing a letter to Aunt Martha in Hieroglyphics. So why is it we still install inferior locking devices on our homes? I’m talking about cheap door chains, the single worst security device you could install on your home.There is something about this 1950s mindset we can’t seem to eradicate from our minds. Gone are the E Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:42:29 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/security-door-chains.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/security-and-builder-error.htm Don’t risk you and your family’s safety because your home builder doesn’t know anything about proper lock installation. It’s become commonplace to discover locks that are not installed properly in many new homes.The problem starts when a builder hires a carpenter to install the locks. For the most part, these tradesmen are not locksmiths and don’t realize how a lock works internally. This lack of knowledge quite often ends with the homeowner getting the short end of the stick.Imagine purchasing a brand new home, moving your family and all your Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:40:59 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/security-and-builder-error.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/security-needs.htm Good security should be an essential factor when purchasing your new home. Buying decisions are quite often made based on the size of a kitchen or bathroom, with little consideration given to the importance of a good home security package.As a security consultant, it’s hard for me to comprehend that homebuyers are more interested in crown mouldings than a practical home security system. Priorities need to be reassessed by new home purchasers to keep them and their families safer. New home builders are a by-product of supply and demand. If the trend is bathrooms an Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:39:10 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/security-needs.htm