Author Archives: Phoenix Lockmaster
The World’s Most Exotic Guard Dogs
The practice of keeping dogs for personal protection has been common for centuries. However, not all dogs are equal when it comes to their ability to protect. Without a doubt, an ankle-biting dachshund will never be quite as effective as … Continue reading
How to Easily Conceal Your Valuables From Intruders
If you’re not prepared to sink thousands of dollars into a home safe, there are other options for concealing your valuables. Although nothing can match the security of a safe, these clever hiding spots can still do a pretty good … Continue reading
Why You Should Own a Home Safe
The best defense against burglary is top-notch security. But top-notch security doesn’t stop at your home’s exterior. Of course, it’s important to secure the perimeter of your home as best as you can, however, having a second line of defense … Continue reading
What to do After a Home Invasion
Even when you put forth the best effort to protect yourself from burglary, criminals can still find a way in. When homeowners find themselves in this unfortunate circumstance they find it difficult to shake the feelings of frustration and violation … Continue reading
How to Use Free Mobile Apps to Monitor Your Home
Mobile applications have come a long way. We used to be restricted to responding to emails and playing brick breaker with our mobile apps, but now it seems like there’s an app for almost everything – even home security. There … Continue reading
4 Solutions to Keep Your Car Safe When You’re Not Around
Taking the necessary precautions to secure your home before you leave for vacation should certainly be a top priority before your departure. However, you can’t forget about your car. Aside from your home, your car is probably your most valuable … Continue reading
5 Ways to Keep Your Home More Secure While You’re Away
As security technology has evolved over the years, home burglary has steadily decreased. In spite of the decline, the U.S. Department of Justice reported 3,394,700 home burglaries in 2011. The good news is that that number represents a decrease of … Continue reading
Animal Theft: The Ugly Truth
Is dog truly man’s best friend? Most would agree, but let me ask you this: would your best friend help himself to your dinner while your back is turned? Scholars at the University of Portsmouth discovered that, when given the … Continue reading
Our Changing Attitudes Toward Criminal Behavior
Do you think that there is more or less crime in the U.S. today than there was a year ago? That’s a question that Gallup poses to the American people every year, and for the last dozen years the vote … Continue reading
They Change Your Locks and Move In: When the Bad Guys Lock YOU Out
Did you see the recent article about this man in Ohio who is seeking seemingly abandoned homes and filing court papers to make them his own property? The case that’s been getting the most attention in the press is really … Continue reading