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Let Us Show You How Easy it is to Pick a Lock
Every doorknob comes with a built-in lock. Exterior doors typically also come with a deadbolt. Most apartments have a chain on the entry door as well. This is what the average person is using to keep intruders out — a handle, a deadbolt, and maybe a chain. And perhaps that keeps people feeling safe enough on a normal day. After all, many intruders are looking for an easy way into a house, so if the door is locked, they’ll move on. Right? Sure. But not all of them. A quick online search will show you how simple it is to pick or bump a lock. There are plenty of YouTube videos that will show you exactly how to do it. And of course, we’ve seen James Bond and bad guys in movies pick locks with paperRead more
Why Alarms and Security Cameras Don’t Make You Safer
When homeowners think of protecting their homes, they typically think of security systems. At this point, there are plenty of home security alarm options available, from a simple doorbell with a camera to a complicated system filled with motion sensors, multiple cameras, spotlights, and most importantly, an automatic line to the alarm company if something (or someone) trips the system. Regardless of how effective home security alarm systems actually are, they have become a standard on homes across the economic spectrum. You can assume most houses have some sort of alarm on them, but home invasions are still a common crime. According to the FBI, over 7 million property crime offenses were committed in 2018, totaling $16.4 billion in losses. This amount includes stolen property, as well as damages incurred by the criminals in question, suchRead more
