By Dummies Many people put up with the aggravation of a sticking door lock for years. Ironically, by cleaning and oiling them, you can fix most locks in a matter of minutes. Fixing a few stubborn locks might involve...
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By William Deutsch A deadbolt is a physical security standard for protecting exterior doors. When selecting a deadbolt to protect your business, there are several factors that you should consider. ANSI Grade 1 ANSI stands for American National Standards...
By Sure Home A safe is only as secure if the combination to access it is not guessable. That can be an issue as you probably won’t often access your safe and will tend to aim for easy to...
By Rita Totten So you’ve locked yourself out of your house. Now what? Ideally, you’ll already have given a spare house key to a trusted neighbor or friend for just such an occurrence. But if not, here are a...
By Ray Martin Many folks believe that the safest place to store valuable items is in a bank safe deposit box. After all, banks have the best 24 hour security and alarm systems. But the contents of a safe...
By Staff As living standards of people are improving, safe boxes are becoming increasingly essential. A good one will save your valuables from vandalism, robberies, fire, floods, storms, earthquakes and other factors that might cause loss or damage to...
By Hillary Johnston If you’re living alone, you may want the comfort a home security system can provide. If you’re currently enjoying a basic security system, adding home automation to your current home security system may also save you...
By Erica Mace In 2016, there were nearly eight million property crimes in the US, resulting in $15.6 billion worth of losses. If you’ve ever wondered how burglars decide which homes to target, read on. We dive into this...
By Terry E. Walton Specifying doors and door hardware has always been a complex task, given the large number of doors in many facilities, the evolution of product offerings, and changes in codes and access guidelines. But the task...
By Insurance Information Institute Burglars won’t find your home an easy target if it’s well lit and features security measures that slow them down. Don’t let your home be an easy mark for theft and vandalism. Protect yourself and...