"Essential Home Security" is a layman's guide to identify and correct common security issues in your home or apartment. The book features the ESSENTIAL SECURITY CHECKLIST, a thorough self-test that quickly points out security weak-points in your residence. Whether you're a handyman or helpless with a toolbox, Essential Home Security is an indispensable guide that steps beyond a simple nuts-and-bolts approach. Essential Home Security offers numerous behavioral tips, and offers comprehensive check-off lists such as "how to shop for the best alarm system," "do you need a home surveillance system - and if so, what kind?" and much more. Door security, windows, lighting, locks, exterior property, alarms,internet concerns and many more topics are covered without undue technical jargon or "how it all works" explanations. The book focuses on quickly, efficiently and afford ably improving your chances of avoiding illegal home entry.