Best of … personal property security

Contributed by Tim Brugger, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru

Unfortunately, securing our personal property is an on-going necessity.

There are simply too many folks that would rather take than earn what they get, and that means taking our stuff. The upshot is there are steps you can take to protect what’s yours, and it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.

Take a look at some of our best personal property security measures.

Keyless entry

No more fumbling for keys

Protecting what’s yours begins outside; not allowing folks with less than honorable intentions access to what’s yours is the best means of personal property security. Amazing Gates, in addition to stocking, well, amazing gates; also has a ton of wireless and other keypad entry systems.

Fireproof safe

Lock up valuables

Securing your personal property means more than just protecting it against bad guys; fires, floods and other disasters can cause every bit as much of a problem. You don’t need to have a fortune in diamonds to warrant this fireproof safe from Specialty Store Services. Important papers (wills and such) along with valuables will be safe in this heavy gauge steel bad boy.

Pool alarm

Prevent drowning accidents

One of the best ways to prevent use of your pool without permission – and more important, to prevent a child’s accidental drowning – is swimming pool security. Poolgear Plus has both fencing and pool alarms perfect for home use. Installing fencing, fence and gate alarms and pool alarms is part of being a responsible pool owner.

Looks real

Outfox the bad guys

Unless the bad guy is real good, he’ll never know this little ditty is actually a faux security camera. Posting a few of these around the premises will ensure offenders think twice before testing your personal property security. At Sporty’s Preferred Living, you can pick up two or more of these for a small price to pay.

Smart lighting

Motion sensitive safety

Not having someone try and take your stuff is, of course, ideal. But you have to admit, it would be one hell of a show to see the expression of an ill-intentioned sort who gets unexpectedly caught in a 300 watt explosion of light, all because he moved. That would be precious; and for nearly 30% off at Pegasus Lighting, you can enjoy on the cheap.

Mini alarms

Alternative to household systems

This is one slick alternative to the full-on home security system. The Door Alert set from firstStreet includes six of these little beauties, all easily attachable to doors, windows and others means of egress for those who wish to invade your personal property security. They can be set for either a pleasant little chime to keep kids out of your jewelry box, or blast ‘em with a loud alarm. Another neat addition to this $24.95 investment are the six “Security System” decals that come along with the alarms.