Comments on: What Do You Do to Keep Your Home Secure?

By: PC-Tech

PC-Tech — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:50:12 +0000

I don’t do any of that, i am insured though, but the most security worries are mainly on my PC, i keep copies of all product keys on my PC i have some mega protected files on my computer, i have a folder locking program, on all productr key folders, and a double password on the folder with viruses that i made, i think that if you think your home is safe enough, you should startr to think about securing your PC incase it gets stolen, some good things to protect would be bank account folders, and any personal files that you would not want people to be able to get to, it is also a good idea to use passwords that are not eaisly guessed. i think thats it :)

- PC-Tech

By: Ray

Ray — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:38:41 +0000

From one of the murder capitals of the US hello.

Crime is rampant here like it is in many other cities. The
level of professional criminals is astounding. If they want to kill you, they will. If they want your car, it’s their’s. If they want you, they will beat, rob, rape and kill you even if you don’t resist. They will break into your home at some point in time even if you have the best security system.

However, a good vicious sounding dog inside a home that will raise all kinds of holy heck and a sensor that reacts to his barking to turn on the lights automatically will usually scare them off as most of them can always find an easier mark elsewhere without all the extra trouble. If you use a vehicle security system, use everything you can afford from alarms to 3 and 4 kill switches. A CLUB is no guarantee but will slow them down some. Don’t leave valuables in the trunk of your car. I learned during in emergency extrication training how easily an automobile trunk can be opened with a long screwdriver. Usually about 6 to 8 seconds. Some newer style cars are more difficult, but the thieves keep up with this stuff and they know how to easiy defeat most locking mechanisms with either ‘bumping methods’ or brute force.

By: v

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:18:15 +0000

first, there is no “safe” neighborhood. i live in charlotte, nc. home break-ins are targeted at “nice” neighborhoods. who wants to steal from the poor?

next, there is no “protection” only deterrence. if they really want in, they can get in.

fear of bodily harm is the best deterrent. therefore a dog is the best way to go.

think about it. a thief can steal your stuff without the threat of being bitten, or fight a dog to try to steal your stuff. unless they specifically want in your house, 100% of the thiefs will avoid the confrontation with an aggressive dog.

i have lived in a Crack neighborhood for 25 years. ive been broken into 5 times and had a rental house burned down during periods without a dog. i have never had one item stolen while Harley is on patrol.

and just a side note. Harley loves kids and people in general. he just doesnt like strangers inside his fence. perfect dog!

i love Harley!

By: Mark (Purpleforces1)

Mark (Purpleforces1) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:23:14 +0000

These are some very good points that you made here. Thanks for the tips.

By: Jeremy- aka superduck

Jeremy- aka superduck — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:03:21 +0000

whatever happens happens…. if someone is determined to break into your house they are going to do it… its really easy these days with lockpicking videos on you tube…. pretty much anybody can break into a house now days……

By: steve

steve — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:34:49 +0000

I don’t even have a key to my house. If you want to come in you will have to get past the dog. He won’t let you leave either if you do get in.

By: MakesAlarmSystemsForALiving

MakesAlarmSystemsForALiving — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:49:56 +0000

The alarm system does not “protect”. It may give you notification if someone breaks in, and the sign in the front yard could possibly act as a deterrent, but there is no “protection” whatsoever. You’re a lot better off spending the $30/mo you pay the alarm monitoring company on additional insurance.
..but having a kick-ass blinking, beeping and talking alarm system can also be fun if you’re geeky enough. Like me.

By: Brie Sansotta

Brie Sansotta — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:32:49 +0000

All good points. I also have the sign in the front yard. That maydeter the run-of-the-mill crook from even trying it.

By: Rod Neel

Rod Neel — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:55:15 +0000

I believe you forgot – A handgun in “every” room! Keep one in the car and on your belt as well.

By: Yoni

Yoni — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:35:23 +0000

The most basic first step is to choose a safe neighborhood.
Most of my neighbors are well-armed and I suspect criminals are aware of this. Anyway, there have been no burglaries in my neighborhood for a very long time – maybe never.

Somehow I doubt the relative safety of mid-continent living will be enough to persuade Chris to move back to Iowa from San Francisco.

And there is that earthquake vs tornado thing, too.

When buying insurance, try to find out how often the company you are considering denies claims. They differ quite a bit and the cheapest rates don’t come with the best service.

By: E2001

E2001 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:22:18 +0000

Move to the wrong side of the tracks. People don’t s**t where they eat.

By: Al

Al — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:28:11 +0000

My household only does number 9. We can’t afford anything else in that list and i am sure most people can’t. The richer get richer and the poorer become poorer.

Can’t do 10: All of our neighbors are selfish jerks.

Don’t have Dogs either. :(

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By: Ron Acierno

Ron Acierno — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:40:51 +0000

Chris – Don’t know if it is a law that varies from state to state but in Ohio it is illegal to store money (cash) in a safety deposit box. I have actually known some people that mentioned that they wanted to put jewelry and some money in one when they went to get one at their bank and the bank will not allow them to get one through them ever now.

By: Seth

Seth — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:55:40 +0000

Step one, get your home insured
Step two, get two dogs.
Done. This method is cheaper and you also get two fun friends to play with.