Imagine standing in your living room with a beeping alarm and not knowing how to disable it. It’s overwhelming! The neighbors will hear it, and because you don’t have the code, you won’t be able to turn it off. So, what’s next? Turning off an ADT alarm system without a code is as simple as … Read more
When you’re looking to put a spy camera in a room, you want to ensure no one ever finds it. You may be confident that your instincts of theft are right, but you have no concrete evidence to prove it. A spy camera can come in very handy in these situations. Install the spy camera … Read more
As a security camera installer, a common question I get from people is about saving money on mounting security cameras while still being able to visualize a certain space. For example, if you are trying to keep an I on a football field but there is no easy place to mount the camera creating a … Read more
If you are a do-it-yourselfer, I will teach you how to make a security camera for your home. Doing this will take more time than paying someone to install a security system, but if you do it correctly, you can have high-quality protection and save a ton of money. Below I will go through making … Read more
When looking at do-it-yourself projects, this one should not be too difficult for the majority of people to do in their homes. Whether you are trying to be a little frugal or a DIYer, I am going to go through and help you create a security camera housing using some of the techniques that I … Read more
Security cameras can record countless amounts of footage. Still, it all depends on the equipment they use, so we will try to be as general as possible with our answer and give you some certain scenarios. In general, when discussing how long security cameras keep footage: the amount of time surveillance footage is kept depends … Read more
Knowing how to run security camera wires through the attic can be great for people who like to do projects themselves at home. The good news is that you don’t need to be a professional to run wires. Following the right steps and with the help of some common tools, anyone can run security camera … Read more
As a security installer and locksmith, I can tell you people getting locked out of their houses is my number one call. Getting locked out of your own house isn’t unusual. Misplacing or losing keys is something we’ve all done at one point. Thankfully, there is always a way to open the locked door and … Read more
A DIY solar-powered wireless security camera is one of the best alternatives to a store-bought security camera. Making a DIY solar camera is easy if you know the right method. This detailed guide will help you build a DIY security camera powered by solar energy. Quick Steps to building a DIY solar-powered security camera; Below … Read more
Did you know a robbery happens every 22.6 seconds in the US? Outdoor lights illuminate the premises. Through illumination, homeowners or passersby can notice intruders who may try to enter the space. However, there are certain scenarios where keeping the lights on may not deter burglars but benefit burglars. Reasons to keep lights on at … Read more
Flooding can be devastating for everyone. Increasing climate change issues have led to natural disasters happening more commonly and at a high cost. If you live in an area that has experienced floods or is at risk of flooding, you need to prepare as much as possible in advance. Doors are one of the first … Read more
Working in security, I have seen that the most common break-in happens through a window. 23% of all break-ins in America are through windows, so why don’t we invest more in burglar-proofing our windows? This is a great question; if you are here, you’re looking for solutions. Below I will cover some of the best … Read more
As a contractor, I get this question a lot, and you would be surprised how many efficient ways I have come up with over the years to hide your wires. Here I will cover some of the best and most intuitive ways; feel free to use anyone that best works with the tools you can … Read more
Security cameras can only save as many videos as their storage allows. Once you exhaust the storage, you need to delete the videos, or you could risk important videos being overwritten. If you’re wondering how to delete CCTV footage, you’ve come to the right place. It is pretty simple to delete security camera footage. Below … Read more
The best feature of the Ring Doorbell is that it takes real-time video of visitors coming to your home and allows you to save that video for later viewing, but what if you don’t want to pay for a subscription? There are other ways in which you can use the Ring without the ring subscription … Read more
A wifi security camera is excellent for remote surveillance. However, to reap the benefits of this technology, you have to give something in return. In the case of wifi security cameras, it’s the cost of a data plan. No matter how much we crave unlimited data plans, there are almost always limits. So how much … Read more
