Solo Living 101: Smart Home Safety Essentials

Review:

“As a 35 year law enforcement veteran I found it refreshing to read a book that dealt with personal safety issues, without scare tactics. It was also refreshing to see the narrative actually encouraging people to get to know their neighbors, a rarity at times in our cities.


This book contains information that is must know for our society. I encourage it for anyone moving out on their own, or just moving to a new community.” – JRE


Product Description:

The time of leaving our doors unlocked for friendly neighbors to drop by has passed. One glance at the news demonstrates the real threat of break-ins, muggings, and worse. Increase your odds for security by learning safety tips to keep you aware, alert, and prepared whether you’re in the city or the suburbs.


Home safety extends beyond alarm systems, security services, and neighborhood watches. Learn how to evaluate—and replace, if necessary—the locks for your doors and windows. Create a plan for what you’ll do in situations ranging from arriving home late at night to getting locked out to spotting an intruder. Think ahead about encountering a stranger (or that creepy neighbor) in your laundry room or elevator. And discover the ins and outs of self-defense, from guard dogs to pepper spray.


Excerpt from the Book:

“When you increase the protection of your home, you increase your property's value — not to mention your peace of mind. Upping your home security by giving your locks, doors and windows a safety makeover means keeping unwanted guests out, while bringing you a well-deserved feeling of tranquility. It can also give your wallet a rest. For example, many insurance companies offer a discount if you have a monitored home burglar alarm system. Depending on your insurance plan, your system could save you 10 percent or more annually on your homeowner's insurance.”


Table of Contents: 

Chapter 1: The Home Body

1.1 Safety in Suburbia

1.2 Monitor Much Motion Lately?

1.3 The Garage

1.4 The Garbage

1.5 You've Got Mail

Chapter 2: The Urbanite

2.1 Laundries, Elevators and Stairs, Oh My!

2.2 The Eyes Have It

2.3 Male? Oh, Mail

Chapter 3: Smoke and Mirrors

3.1 Pet Project

3.2 I See Your Face

3.3 Knock, Knock

3.4 You're Not Wanted

3.5 Surround Sound

Chapter 4: The Interiors

4.1 Man the Door

4.2 Locks

4.3 What a Great Peeper You Have!

4.4 Chain of Love

4.5 Why the Windows?

4.6 Cause for Alarm

Chapter 5: The Helpers

5.1 The Portable Protectors

5.2 I Parked My Car in Harvard Yard

Chapter 6: It's All About You


About the Author:

A. Pearl is a journalist who has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines including; Self, Marie Claire, Family Circle and the New York Times. She is one of the millions of New Yorkers living solo in Manhattan.