#home-security

#home-security

He wears diamond earrings the size of Skittles and a trimmed, barbershop beard. Custom Air Jordans. He's forty-seven, a few inches shy of six feet, and his body is slim and taut. He's not much bigger than he was at nineteen, when he was sent to Rikers Island for a double homicide, and when he got there some of the inmates used to slap him on the back when he walked by.

More than 666m worth of parcels were stolen from people's doorsteps in the year to June, new research can reveal. Leicestershire was the top hotspot for doorstep thefts, with 799 incidents reported during the year, followed by Hertfordshire (767) and Kent (750), according to a freedom of information request submitted by parcel locker company Quadient to 27 police forces across the UK.

Police on Friday were investigating a burglary at a home reported to belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that happened while the NBA's reigning MVP was playing a game the night before. The Thunder referred questions to police in Nichols Hills, an enclave north of downtown Oklahoma City. Police would not confirm who lived in the house or say what might have been taken from it.

Something simple you can do to your home to feel a bit safer is install a home security system. One or more outdoor cameras can bring you peace of mind, allowing you to monitor your home and keep it safe from unwanted intruders. Heck, even just having a visible camera attached to your house can be enough to deter someone from stepping onto your property.

The NYC Home Pros who have joined Brownstoner recently offer a wide variety of services, including architecture, lighting, and home security. Photo by Susan De Vries by Cate Corcoran The NYC Home Pros who have joined Brownstoner recently include architects, interior designers, and real estate agents. Whether your living room needs painting, you're preparing for a full gut renovation, or you're putting your house on the market, there's a Home Pro who can help.

"For some homes and in some situations, opting for a home security camera that records all the time is a good idea."

The Blink Outdoor 4 is a unique security camera because it uses two AA lithium batteries as a power source that can last up to two years.

"After too many years schlepping to the laundromat in the snow when I lived in Maryland, in-unit laundry was a must."

According to police and crime experts, criminals frequently use tools like Google Maps to case homes before deciding which ones to hit.

Securing your home before a summer trip is essential to preventing burglaries; hide valuables, use timers for lights, and check home security systems.