Home Security Basics
Practical ways to make your home a harder target without turning it into a fortress. Deadbolts, door hardware, window locks, lighting, and security cameras in plain English.
Protect Your Home Without Overthinking It
You do not need a security background to keep your house, family, and stuff safe. This site breaks home protection down into plain English steps: lock down your doors and windows, place smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where they actually belong, build a basic emergency kit, and understand what your insurance will and will not cover.
If you just moved, bought your first home, or finally decided you are done hoping for the best, start with the checklist below and work through the categories one at a time.
Home Protection, Broken Into Four Simple Buckets
Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety
Where to put smoke detectors, how many you actually need, and what to do about carbon monoxide. Plus fire extinguishers and escape plans that your family will actually remember.
Insurance Basics
Understand what homeowners or renters insurance will actually pay for, how deductibles work, and how to document your stuff before something happens.
Emergency Prep
Power outages, storms, and smaller disasters that actually happen. Build a basic home emergency kit, protect important documents, and keep necessities on hand without turning your house into a bunker.
Checklists for New or Overdue Homeowners
If you want to make real progress in one weekend, use a checklist. These guides walk you through the most important steps in order.