When it comes to home security most of us have certain assumptions. We think that thieves enter through the back door and that crimes are usually perpetrated by troubled youths. While this isn’t completely false, these assumptions are usually enhanced by mass media. Not everything we see on television is true – research has even suggested that youths are overrepresented …

Every homeowner has concerns about the safety of their home but few of us know how to protect ourselves. It’s important to recognise the potential vulnerabilities of your home as well as the proven methods for deterring thieves. Generally speaking, thieves don’t like obstacles because the longer it takes to break into your home the more likely they are to …