You have likely heard the ominous reports on the state of Americans’ retirement savings; a recent report showed that over 30 percent of the population has no retirement savings or pensions, including people approaching the typical retirement age. With the distinct possibility that social security will either be substantially decreased or eliminated, this is […]
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How to Protect Your Storage Unit
For many people who are downsizing or moving, self-storage units are a life-saver. They provide a temporary and safe holding space for furniture, collectibles and other valuables. They can be an affordable way to store items when you just don’t have the room and in recent years, have become much more popular. Over 11 million […]
Read More...Best Home Security Systems
Home security systems are more readily available to us than ever before. You can purchase various programs that are national, or you can go pick one up at your local hardware store as well. The end goal is to protect ourselves and our belongings. It is always my opinion that you never utilize anything that […]
Read More...Best Gun Safes For Your Home and Why
Criminals and untrained children should never have access to your firearms collection, no matter what. Therefore, because we need to keep our guns away from those who could use them for harm, just keeping them hidden away from plain sight isn’t always the best idea. It is wise to take it a step further than […]
Read More...7 Factors to Consider When Shopping for a Firearm Safe
If you have several guns, a firearm safe is essential for your home. Your rifles, pistols, scopes and grips are expensive investments. And while you may think your homeowner or renters’ insurance policy will cover your losses in the case of theft or fire, you may find that your firearm coverage is relatively minimal when […]
Read More...10 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe on Vacation
While you may be thrilled about your upcoming family vacation, leaving your home vacant can be a dangerous and scary prospect. While you may think burglars, water damage or fire are the biggest risks for your house, one of the most startling and disturbing threats is the potential for squatters. In one horrifying case, a […]
Read More...10 Steps to Disaster Proofing Your Home
The last thing any of us wants is to be caught wholly unprepared in a disaster. Unfortunately, disasters tend to sneak up on us and hit suddenly without much warning. For this reason, it is vital that you pre-plan for likely disaster scenarios and prepare yourself and your home advance. Below are 10 steps that […]
Read More...8 Tips to Remember After Defending Yourself
For many gun owners across the United States, owning a gun and shooting at the range isn’t practice—it’s preparation. Law abiding citizens attempt to prevent the worst from happening, such as facing an intruder and needing to pull the trigger in self-defense. While that’s a terrifying situation and a momentous decision, it can get even […]
Read More...Keeping Your Family Safe Online
How to keep yourself and your family safe online If you are anything like me the Internet freaks you out! One of the reasons I am so freaked out by the Internet is that I often feel like I don’t know enough about the pitfalls and vulnerabilities online. Not only are we vulnerable, but […]
Read More...What To Do After SHTF?
So once everything goes to hell and the world is crumbling around you the same old pre collapse security may not be the best for a post collapse world. Do not get me wrong, the things you know about preparation should still be followed. You should have good locks, locked up tools, pruned hedges, etc. […]
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