| "There is no security on earth," Douglas McArthur | | | | camera systems, in the form of an outdoor |
| once wrote. "There is only opportunity." His words | | | | wireless security camera. This should be positioned |
| ring true. What for you is a rickety French | | | | in such a way your front and back doors are |
| window is a burglar's window of opportunity. What | | | | visible. |
| you see as a lovely, albeit a little fragile, antique | | | | Window-wise |
| door is a would-be robber's golden gate to riches. | | | | After your door, work your way to your |
| So, how do you protect yourself from | | | | windows. Then, check for the following: |
| wrongdoing and wrongdoers? How do you keep | | | | 1. Are they showing signs of rot? |
| burglars off your door? The answer is simple: | | | | 2. Do all the windows sit snugly in their frames? |
| become a burglar yourself! Try to break into your | | | | 3. Do all the window locks latch on properly? |
| own house. You know it better than anyone, and | | | | Going Wireless |
| if a burglar could find a window of opportunity in | | | | After thinking like a criminal, make plans like a cop. |
| your home, then there's no reason why you could | | | | You've already mentally broken into your own |
| not do the same. | | | | home. It's time to consider how to keep others |
| Turning Criminal | | | | from doing the same. Consider the type of |
| Breaking into your own home is what is known as | | | | security you want. Would a home security |
| a house audit. You go over the present structure, | | | | camera system make you feel better? If so, |
| review its strength, and then probe for | | | | what is it you need - indoor surveillance or |
| weaknesses. The good thing about doing this is | | | | outdoor wireless security cameras? When |
| that you know where to station home security | | | | considering a home security camera system, go |
| camera systems. Additionally, your home audit | | | | for the ones that are the most unobtrusive. Pick |
| can help you determine which home security | | | | wireless security cameras. There are cheap |
| camera systems to use. | | | | wireless security cameras that transmit to a unit |
| Doorway to Danger | | | | which, in turn, connects to a regular TV set. |
| Start at your door. Take a good long look and | | | | There are also costlier wireless security cameras |
| poke at your door. Then, ask yourself these | | | | that come with their own monitors. |
| questions: | | | | Why Go Wireless? |
| 1. What level of protection does it have? | | | | The most obvious reason for going wireless is |
| 2. Is it of solid construction? | | | | convenience. With wireless security cameras |
| A good door should have three hinges. It shouldn't | | | | comprising your home security camera system, |
| have glass. | | | | you need not worry about wires that are too |
| 3. Can you embed a deadlock on it? | | | | short or too long, or wires sticking out most |
| Deadlocks will help your door resist attempts of | | | | horridly from a ceiling or a wall. Additionally, |
| forced entry through kicking. Basic deadlocks | | | | wireless security cameras are easy to move |
| have five levers while heavy-duty deadlocks have | | | | around. You could change their positions every |
| seven. | | | | other week or so. |
| 4. Is it isolated from the nearest neighbor? | | | | Without doubt, home security camera systems |
| A door that is not visible from a neighbor's | | | | make it easier for you to protect your home. |
| window sends out an invitation to burglars. You | | | | With home security camera systems, you can |
| can increase door security through home security | | | | close the door and window on theft and burglary. |