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Keeping the kids and house safe while out on Spring Break is a huge concern for most parents. Not only are family vacations riddled with accidents, most burlargies happen when homeowners are away for extended periods of time, such as on a trip. Here are a few ways to keep your home safe while you’re out of town:
Have someone pick up your mail. Criminals are always looking for signals that a house is empty and mail in the mailbox and newspapers in Read more »

Many people make a list of items to remember when going on vacation, but did you know that there are certain items that you should leave home to avoid losing them? Your valuables are best left behind so that you don’t lose them in transit or have them stolen from your hotel.

You should leave all of your valuable jewelry home when going on vacation. Hotel safes are not as secure as they may seem, as they Read more »

Many families in this day and age are struggling to keep their financial information secure. In the modern era where everything has been digitized and the internet reigns supreme, special care should always be taken to do what is necessary to keep your information safe from identity thieves and other crooks alike. There are several important steps involved in ensuring that your personal information never falls into the wrong hands.

When using the internet, always have your virus protection turned on and your browser security enabled. By doing what is Read more »

Keeping your personal information safe is a full time job and you must be proactive in order to be successful in keeping it out of criminals hands. Your personal information can be compromised at any time and there are certain things you should look out for.

Purchasing a New Home

When you purchase a new home you will be required to fill out a lengthy application that will ask for a lot of personal information such Read more »

1. Put your name, address and phone number on all pieces of luggage, both inside and outside,

2. Never leave your luggage unattended, not even for a second.

3. Put some sort of item, such as a bow or piece of ribbon, on each piece of luggage.
This will help you find luggage quickly so someone else doesn’t grab it off the carousel.

4. Never ask a stranger to watch your luggage while you go to the rest room.

5. Never leave your wallet or Read more »

Protecting your important documents in your home office does not need to be expensive. Using just three simple and quick steps will go a long way to giving you the extra security you are looking for.

Use a sturdy fire and water proof lock box. When looking into this option you will need to choose between a small portable box or one that is larger and can be mounted or bolted to the wall. Another option you will be offered is the locking system used. Three common types are a lock and key, a combination dial, Read more »

Personal finances are very important and there are a few ways to keep that information safe and secure.

1. Shread all hard copies of financial information. Any information that that comes into your home that you are not keeping, shread before throwing it away. This way, if this paperwork were to fall into the wrong hands, no one would be able to make out any personal information.

2. Use a secure online connection. Many financial transactions are done using the internet. If the internet connection is not secure, hackers will be Read more »

There are so many different reasons why it is so important for each and every person to keep all of their personal information as safe as they possibly can. The first and most important reasons is going to be because it is so easy for someone to take your personal information and pretend to be you for financial reasons. With your personal information anyone can open up many different banking accounts, credit cards, or other items that can cost you a lot of money, and Read more »

Despite the best efforts of home security systems, community watch groups and local police departments, homes are burglarized every day. While certain neighborhoods and parts of the country see lower crime trends than others, there are always consistencies in why homes are robbed and what criminals are looking for. The answer may be simpler than one would think.It’s not televisions, computers or electronic equipment that is most often stolen from households nationwide, even as more and more of these technologically sophisticated items permeate the population regardless of socioeconomic status. Rather, cash is still the most stolen item in burglaries today. Even other some items are often swiped with cash in mind. What happens to your fancy laptop or speakers when they disappear from your home? Aside from some smaller scale cases of petty crime, it is most likely not intended for personal use. Instead, these items are sold to pawn shops or on street corners, often times for relative pennies to the dollar, as cash is difficult to trace back to the culprit and openly exchanged for any sort of good or service. Technologically advanced items, on the other hand, run the risk of being tracked or identified, either by unique identification number or Global Positioning Device, which must be expertly removed or disarmed to avoid suspicion/apprehension. Read more »

Most of the major home security companies are now offering wireless security devices. These systems save time and money in installation because, unlike traditional wired security systems, no walls have to be cut to run the wires. Traditional wired systems are most easily installed with the building of a new home, because otherwise installation is very messy and invasive. However, wireless systems can be installed anytime, anywhere. Read more »