Essential Home Security

Offers an illustrated, practical, and alternative outlook -- and outlines strategies to transform your residence into a much harder, riskier, and less-rewarding target.

Let the BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbook be your guide to saving money and improving your home, no matter your experience (or inexperience).

Protect Your Home, Protect Your Peace of Mind "The Safe Home Handbook: Your Guide to Home Security" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to fortify their home and safeguard their family. This comprehensive guide dives deep into every aspect of home security, providing you with the knowledge and tools you need to create a secure living environment. Understanding the Need for SecurityStart by grasping the importance of home security and the impact of burglaries on homeowners. Learn to assess your home's vulnerabilities, from weak entry points to evaluating your neighborhood's safety. Creating a Security MindsetDevelop a safety-oriented lifestyle and educate your family on security awareness. Find out how to integrate a security mindset into your everyday life seamlessly. Entry Deterrence StrategiesDiscover practical methods to reinforce your doors, strengthen your windows, and implement effective outdoor lighting. Learn about landscaping techniques that can enhance your home's security. Home Security Systems and TechnologyGet an overview of various alarm systems and surveillance options. Understand how to choose the right system for your home, including smart home security integration and leveraging technology for enhanced protection. Access Control and Community MeasuresManage who enters your home with innovative keyless entry systems. Explore the benefits of neighborhood watch programs and how to build community security collaboratively. Home Safes and Emergency PlanningSecure your valuables with the right safe and prepare for different emergency scenarios. Create a comprehensive family emergency plan for various situations.Beyond Burglary: Comprehensive SecurityEnsure your home is safe from other hazards like fire and carbon monoxide. Implement sustainable security practices for an eco-friendly approach. DIY Installation and MaintenanceLearn how to install and set up security systems with step-by-step guides. Understand the costs involved and tips for maximizing your home's security. Future Trends in Home SecurityStay ahead with insights into future trends, such as artificial intelligence, biometric authentication, and the evolution of smart home security."The Safe Home Handbook: Your Guide to Home Security" is not just a book; it's a roadmap to ensuring the safety and security of your most precious space – your home. Whether you are a new homeowner, a parent, or simply looking to update your security measures, this book is an invaluable resource.Empower yourself with the knowledge to protect what matters most.

Still phobic to leave your home while going for a vacation? Or are you afraid of unwelcome intruders at night? Worry about the precious safe... or your kids... while you are away?

Buying a home security system can be a confusing and intimidating experience. What You Must Know Before You Buy a Home Security System takes the hype out of electronic home security, and explains what parts make up every home security system and how they work. This book explains, in easy-to-understand language, what you should do before you ever call a security system salesperson, how to protect yourself from high-pressure sales tactics, and how to get the most security system for your money. Written by a security systems installer with more than 1,200 systems of installation experience, What You Must Know Before You Buy a Home Security System could save you hundreds of dollars on your home security system, and could make the difference between getting a A[a¬Afeel goodA[a¬A security system or a A[a¬AREAL, goodA[a¬A security system!

Home security is an essential part of owning a home. We all need to feel safe while we're at home as well as confident when we go out that burglars cannot get in. However, many homes are surprisingly easy to break into and in many cases burglars don't even have to use force. There is a huge amount that householders could do to keep their homes secure. This highly informative and practical book shows you how to protect your home and possessions without having to spend a fortune on elaborate security systems. The book starts with a chapter on what makes crime happen and the principles of crime prevention. The chapters that follow deal with boundaries, access, door and window security, garden security, lighting for both house and garden and electronic systems. A chapter on defensive plants explains how planting a dense, thorny hedge is a good way to deter intruders.

Everything you need to know to create and maintain a safe, comfortable home, with hundreds of hints and tips including tips on how to cut costs and save time while maintaining the condition of your home.

Digital Homecare is a collection of services to deliver, maintain and improve care in the home environment using the latest ICT technology and devices. It is important to recognize the wide range of issues that are covered by digital homecare. This book shows a good selection of related issues, be it experience, technologies, managerial issues or standardization. A very diverse "audience"; elderly, people with chronic conditions, disabled, to name the most important groups, benefits from digital homecare, within the comfort and protection of their own homes.