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About Mark Bickmore

Hi, my name is Mark Bickmore. I'm an Engineer, who has a keen interest in home security and keeping my family, property and valuables safe from burglars. This website was set up to help me explore the research, facts and myths about burglars and burglary. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, comments or suggestions.

How to Secure Your Garden Shed

You need to know how to lock up your garden shed if you keep valuables in it. Garden shed security alarms are a good start, but there’s more.


How to Secure Your French Doors 4

Find out how to fortify your French doors. Enhance French door security with better glass, steel frames, tough locks, hinges, and stronger wood.


7 Ways to Secure Your Back Door

Side and back door security is crucial if you’re to protect your property from burglars. How secure are your doors, their locks and the door frames?


How to Secure Your Apartment Door

Learn how to secure your apartment door. Protecting your home must always begin with front door security. How secure is your door?


How to Secure Your Garage Doors

Garage doors can be the easiest point of entry for burglars. Some homes have a door from the garage into the house. Learn how to secure your garage doors.


How Secure Is Your Front Door?

How secure are your doors and in particular the front door? Learn how to burglar-proof your doors by improving the ones you already have.


How Burglars Break Into Houses

Burglars gain entry into houses by looking for easy opportunities. There are seven typical things they look for before they decide to break into a property.