In a Down Economy, Crime Rates Are Up

The United States, and the world in general, has been through a very difficult economic period. Unemployment seems like it is never ending, as we all know someone that has been laid off or fired due to the economy. Unfortunately, many people are forced to do things...

Securing Your Yard

Many homeowners take needed measures to secure their home but forget to make their yard equally unattractive to prospective thieves. Yet, simple steps can cause thieves to choose another house. From prickly mistletoe bushes to spiny cactuses grown under accessible...

Home Security Tips from a Thief

Who better to tell us what attracts a thief to our home than a thief? The insights offered by an experienced thief are hardly surprising; straightforward common sense tips that are fairly easy to follow. Expense is likely to be largely limited to a home security...