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The Legal Issues of Using a Spy Camera at Home

Author: Mariam Ma Subscribe to users feed

Published: 09/07/2008

When home owners think about getting a hidden surveillance camera to monitor their house, the issues of legality often come into play. Perhaps you are debating this issue yourself: is it legal to spy on people you hire to work in your house? The good news is that as long as the you do not...

Every Home Needs an LED Flashlight

Author: Rick London Subscribe to users feed

Published: 08/07/2008

Often we take light for granted, right up until we get left in the dark. Have you ever been caught in the dark, wishing you had a flashlight handy? Have you reached for the flashlight kept in the "junk" drawer only to find it was dead? Many times we never really think about light until we...

What to Look for When Buying a Nanny Cam

Author: Mariam Ma Subscribe to users feed

Published: 08/07/2008

When a technology product enters the everyday vocabulary, you know there's a demand for it. Take the case of the nanny cam. Everyone knows what the product is - a camera to monitor the quality of care the nanny is providing to a child. The need came about due to the shocking stories of abuse...

Breaking the Taboo of Using Nanny Cams

Author: Mariam Ma Subscribe to users feed

Published: 04/07/2008

When people think about video surveillance, it can be a taboo subject. People guard their privacy very seriously and do not like being monitored. That is understandable but what happens if it's for home security reasons and to protect your family? We have all heard of stories where nannies...

Important Facts About Security Cameras

Author: Louis Merz Subscribe to users feed

Published: 02/07/2008

A security camera is basically a video transmitter that runs into a receiver and is viewed through a monitor. Security cameras are commonly used on commercial property such as parking lots, or for surveillance of a residential home. The security camera data can be recorded and constantly...

Why Opt For a Wireless Home Security System?

Author: Pius Victor Ephenus Subscribe to users feed

Published: 30/06/2008

Having an alarm system in your home is not a bad idea. Crime rates are rising in virtually everywhere, including in so-called "good" or "nice" neighborhoods. Many families are becoming increasingly aware of their need for added security, and a good option for many is a wireless home security...

Protecting Your Home with A Home Security Alarm

Author: Greg Shuey Subscribe to users feed

Published: 30/06/2008

With safety being a key concern in today's society, home security is becoming the top priority on many individuals lists. Regardless whether you live in a gated community or in an apartment complex; establishing a sincere feeling of security in your home is important to your overall health and...

Your Guide to Buying a Safe

Author: Wendy Moyer Subscribe to users feed

Published: 26/06/2008

We all have important information that we want to keep from theft or accident. We have valuable possessions that we want to keep out of the wrong hands. For many people, having a safe in the home or business is the best way to accomplish that. Here is a guide to aid you in understanding the...

Hundred Mile Hose Reels: Lakes Used To Fight North Carolina Fire

Author: Jon Butt Subscribe to users feed

Published: 25/06/2008

Anyone well-versed in fire safety and fire fighting knows the importance of hose reels. A good hose reel, while sometimes backbreakingly difficult to carry, can be the difference between success and disaster. But it's rare that hose reels are used as dramatically as they were in the June 2008...

One Third Of People Home When Burglars Strike

Author: Sam McCain Subscribe to users feed

Published: 25/06/2008

Around one third of residential burglaries in WA occur when someone is in the home, a fact which highlights the importance of locking all doors and windows even when you're at home. A report by the University of Western Australia's Crime Research Centre (CRC), which interviewed offenders,...