Staff Writer
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Seven tips to prevent credit card theft
I was shocked by the phone call I received. It was my bank calling to ask if I tried to make two large purchases at stores in California. Given that I was in Minnesota that same day, I knew it wasn’t possible. Luckily my bank had declined the charge attempts. [...]
What burglars look for when trying to break into a home
Having your home broken into is a scary thing that no homeowner wants to think about. Yet, burglaries happen to 2 million homeowners each year in the United States. [...]
Fun things parents can do with an interactive security system
Do you have teenagers at home for the summer, like I do? Are you worried they will spend too much time playing video games? Well I certainly am, and I have dreamed up a wild “security solution” to resolve this fear. [...]
Protecting my memorabilia with water sensors
I wonder if anyone has a basement like mine? I’m a pack rat. I have been for years. I save stuff that is sentimental to me. I have everything from the favorite doll my daughter had when she was young, to old articles from my high school newspaper. [...]