As more and more seniors are living in homes longer these days, creating a safe and risk-free home environment for our elderly is very important. Seniors want to enjoy the independence of living in their own home and they need a little extra attention around the house. There are many
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in the home. Many accidents happen due to unrestricted windows where children have access. If you have double hung windows, open them from the top whenever possible but if you need to open them from the bottom keep it to no more
There is many reasons why apartments are targeted for burglaries. Here are a few: Problem: In an apartment setting the residents live among other people. One tenant in a complex may have a propensity for theft and may target units within. When he knows you aren’t home, that’s when he
When it comes to breaking into your home, doors are the preferred point of entry for most thieves. Old wooden frame doors are attractive to burglars because they can easily pry them open with little force. Sliding glass doors are susceptible because they can be easily be shattered or lifted
Myth: My neighbourhood is nice, calm and safe. I will never be the victim of a home burglary or break in Truth: Burglaries can happen any time, any place and in any neighbourhood. Did you know that over half of all burglaries happen during daylight hours? Myth: My neighbours
Notes from a burglar’s diary: I don’t see any signs saying “Home Security System” on your home. Your front door is mostly glass and you sometimes leave the doors unlocked. I see you go to bed around 10 – 10.30pm. Most of your lights are off by nine. You rarely
How or why does a burglar decide on the location of his next home to break into? Will it be your house or your neighbours house and why? A recent interview of a suspect resulted in some valuable information and may possibly help you from becoming the next victim of