Guest Post - What Makes A Great Deadbolt Lock
Posted May 3rd, 2012 by Guest
Deadbolts locks are a simple and very effective tool to deter burglary and keep your family safe. But - you’ll find that not every deadbolt is as effective as another. Your last resort is having a burglar trigger your home security system, but defense starts at your front door.
How to choose?
With many lock options crowding the market, the first thing you need to look for is general lock sturdiness, how well it will hold up to an attempted intrusion, or deter potential intruders just from being installed on your door. You can address this sturdiness simply by choosing a lock that’s received a designation of Grade 1 or ANSI. A lock with this classification means that it cannot be picked or pried, broken, drilled, or hammered easily.
Burglar Reveals 15 Trade Secrets - A Look Into The Mind of a Burglar
Posted February 20th, 2012 by kevin
Ever wonder what goes through the mind of a burglar? Well, SimpliSafe home security sent a team of us out to hit the streets for some raw data. We got the chance to sit down with burglary professionals and ask them some real tough questions. It wasn’t easy getting these questions answered but we got them!
A Burglar’s Universal Search Pattern - How a Burglar Robs Your Home in 8 Minutes
Posted February 20th, 2012 by kevin
What a burglar is doing once they are inside your home
There’s a lot of things that a person can do in 8 minutes. For example, wash the dishes, make a sandwich, check your email, or make a cup of coffee. Eight minutes is all a burglar needs to rob your home. That’s pretty fast considering this is a new environment for him, because all homes are different. Burglars don't like to hang around inside your house for long.5 Ways to Trick a Burglar into Picking Another Target
Posted February 20th, 2012 by kevin
Do you know how quickly a burglar can break into your home? In most cases we have found it takes only a minute or two. Without the help of a home security system, a burglar needs only 8-12 minutes to find what they're looking for. That’s not really a long time if you think about it, but to them that’s a lifetime! As soon as a burglar makes his grand entrance into your home, “the break-in clock” initiates.
A Burglar Reveals the 4 Tips for Home Protection
Posted February 20th, 2012 by kevin
Ever wonder what goes through the mind of a burglar? We got the chance to sit down with some burglary professionals and asked them. Here’s what we discovered:
A Tonka Truck left in the yard could invite a burglar to choose your home
Alarm System Price - Avoid Pesky Sales Calls when Shopping for a Burglar Alarm
Posted February 15th, 2012 by kevinGetting price quotes for alarm systems can be difficult, and you're likely to face a barrage of sales calls day-in and day-out for weeks. Learn how to get burglar alarm prices without the hassle of pesky sales calls with these 5 insider tips from SimpliSafe Home Security.
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Posted September 13th, 2011 by MelinaQuick Tip: What is a Duress PIN?
Posted May 11th, 2011 by MelinaA Duress PIN is a four-digit code that sends a covert “distress signal” to our alarm monitoring center. Whenever you enter your secret “Duress PIN” into your keypad, the system quietly sends your SOS signal to our monitoring center. We won't call your home, as we usually would to verify an alarm. Instead immediately dispatch the police straight to your home. You can enter this code into your keypad anytime to alert us of danger or use it if an intruder is forcing you to turn off your alarm.
To program your Duress PIN use our Easy Setup Wizard.
7 Ways to Stop Burglars from Choosing your Home
Posted May 11th, 2011 by MelinaBurglars aren’t fussy about where they break into. They look for the easy options. The advice in this report is based on two principles:
- Make your property look less appealing to burglars
- Make your property look harder to break into
Seven Ways to Enhance Your Home Security
Posted March 25th, 2011 by juliaYou’ve already got an alarm system to protect your home, what else can you do to avoid being a victim of a burglary? According to FBI crime statistics, one out of every six homes will be burglarized this year. There are some simple things you can do to protect your home, here are seven tips to help keep you safe.