If you thought that protecting your home from criminals was hard work, consider how much more effort you'll need to put into safeguarding your cottage. The key thing to remember is that most people don't spend as much time at their cottage as they do at their primary residence, which means that cottages could potentially be more at risk.

Serving as a personal caregiver requires more than helping with food preparation, dispensing medication in the right quantities and at the right time, and assisting with doctor appointments. In fact, one of your primary roles as a personal caregiver is to ensure that the home of the person you’re caring for is safe.

Installing cameras inside and outside of your home will safeguard not only your property, but also your family. Even so, you need to know which type of camera to install in order to get the protection you’re looking for. Put another way, you really shouldn’t install the same cameras inside that you install outside -- and vice versa.

Installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras for surveillance or deterrence purposes can keep your home or business safe from criminals, and the general rule is that it’s best to use a relatively short cable to facilitate a clear video signal.

Driveway alarm systems offer additional security for your home or business, alerting you via an alarm when people or vehicles have entered your driveway. How They Work: Driveway alarm systems have two components, including the sensor, which detects motion (by tracking heat) and the receiver, which sounds the alarm when there is something (or someone) in your driveway.