Essential Home Security
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: The Problem
Book Goals
Book Overview
CHAPTER 2: A Thoughtful Home Security Approach
Unpleasant Realities
A Personal Crime Story
Bad Luck or Inadequate Security Measures?
Security Apathy
Fighting Complacency
Security: How Much is Enough?
Reality Check: Assessing Geographic Risk
Take Stock and Protect What’s Important
CHAPTER 3: Home Security Checklists
Identify the Goals
Make it harder
Make it riskier
Make it less rewarding
Provide early warning
The Essential Home Security Checklist
CHAPTER 4: Enacting The Checklists
Prioritizing Security Measures
Maintaining Perspective
Focus
When to Ask for Help
CHAPTER 5: Exterior Doors
Door Construction and Material
Exterior Door Locks
Double-Cylinder Dead Bolts: Special Considerations
Strike Plate Security
Hinges
Adjacent Windows
Peepholes and Door Braces
Sliding Glass Doors - Issues and Solutions
Hidden Keys
Second Story Doors
Chain Locks and Bar Guards
Securing Garage, Basement and Attic Entries
CHAPTER 6: Windows
Window Types
Securing Windows
Alarm Monitoring Benefits / Limitations
Keyed Sash Locks
Pinning Windows
Screw-Down and Friction Locks
Mechanical Casement Cranks
Jalousie Windows
Glass Security
Security Screens and Burglar Bars
More on Windows and Fire Security
Basement, Garage, and Second Story Windows
CHAPTER 7: Garage and Yard
Garage Locks
Garage Remote Controls
Garage Alarms
Garage Door Closing Systems
Garage Clutter
Shed and Tool Security
Fences, Gates, and Patios
CHAPTER 8: Burglar Alarms
Overview and Benefits
Alarm System Basics
Keypad Considerations
Sensors Types and Applications
Shopping and Evaluating Systems
Alarm Purchasing Checklist
CHAPTER 9: Exterior Visibility
Property Review
Landscaping
Outdoor Objects
Mirrors and Markers
CHAPTER 10: Security Surveillance
Benefits and Costs
System Components and Considerations
CHAPTER 11: Exterior Lighting
The Role of Lighting in Security
Common Security Light Devices
Motion Detection Applications
Photo-sensitive Applications
Timed Applications
Light Planning
Outdoor Lighting Priorities
Lamp Types and Low Voltage Systems
CHAPTER 12: Looking Lived In
Reaching out: Community Security
Neighborhood Watch Programs
Looking Lived-in: Mail, Vehicles and More
A List for Neighbors or Friends
A List for You
Interior Lighting and Sound
CHAPTER 13: Protecting Valuables
Safety Deposit Boxes vs. Home Safes
What to Secure and Where
Types of Home Safes
Wall Mounted Safes
Floor Mounted Safes
In-Floor Safes
Simple Panic or Safe Room Setup
Property Identification
Record Keeping
Marking Property
Interior Visibility
Basic Precautions
Drape and Shade Considerations
Reflective window films
CHAPTER 14: The Internet and Home Security
Web Insecurity
Information Access: Your Life on the Web
Personal Profiles
Privacy Settings
Photo Concerns
Children and the Web
CHAPTER 15: Outside The Home
Key Security Away from Home
Verbal Advertising
Windows of Opportunity
Arriving Home
CHAPTER 16: Security Dogs and Firearms
Security Dogs: Considerations and Concerns
Firearms, the Law, and You
Final Thoughts
INDEX
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Essential Home Security
by Stan Wasilik
150 pages - Illustrated
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