Household Security

The little gadget I'm about to write about could best be described as one of those "I don't know what I'm going to do with it, but at that price, I'll think of something" items. The item in question is the Micromark Camera Observation System. Woolworths currently have it on offer for £24.99, a saving of £5 on the normal price. I have to say that even at the normal price, it seems a reasonably priced bit of kit. OK, I admit it, I bought one, and no, I haven't thought of anything to do with it yet! So just what is it? Essentially, it's a miniature black-and-white TV camera with built-in microphone, with ...

I live in a village and until a few years ago no one would have thought to lock their doors during the day unless they were actually going out. We were relaxed about security, but times have changed and not for the better. News of burglaries is commonplace and it's all too easy to become a crime statistic. Although the number of burglaries is falling it's the crime with the lowest detection rate. It isn't entirely down to chance though. There are some things that you can do which might help to keep you out of the statistics. Some require an investment of time or money. Some just require effort or thought, but all could make a difference. ...