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I was requested to review an E book, recently published, from a new online publishing company, and could go either way on it. This is my accounting of The Painless Guide to Home Security,
Truthfully speaking, my first impression was "are they kidding?" The 'Guide' is small and not very visually appealing. It is 50 pages, something the publisher clearly states was intentional, and mostly plain text with simple illustrations. After getting some things done before reading it, washing the car, the laundry, the dog, in fact absolutely everything I could think of to prolong the inevitable, I sat down to review it.
To say I was pleasantly surprised would be an under statement. I found it to be informative, straight forward and to the point. The publisher presents it as 'To the point, without time wasting fluff' and I think they hit the mark. I learned things I would never have imagined, probably because I never thought about them, and was reminded of things I, perhaps, already knew but had either forgotten, or never thought to apply to the security of my home.
The Painless Guide explains, in depth, the different types of locks available and outlines how to pair them with the entries in your home. The guide explains entry points, how to assess the vulnerability of an entry and describes how to fix it. There are a wealth of topics covered including locks, lights, doors, windows, pets, panic rooms, utilities, landscaping and the list goes on. There is also a chapter on everything you ever wanted to know about security systems. To be fair, it does not suggest you buy one, nor does it present a favorite type, or manufacturer, over another. It plainly and simply explains the types, detection methods, features, benefits and shortcomings of each system. Though the alarm section is perhaps more thorough than need be, it will certainly be in my pocket when I go shopping for my next system. It also explains how landscaping can affect your homes vulnerability and how to use lighting for maximum benefit.
The guide additionally mentions crime statistics, but does not do so to frighten the reader. Also mentioned are the hidden costs associated with recovering from a home intrusion. Mentioned, and dispelled, are common misconceptions about security and what the real story is.
I was fascinated by the information presented, even though the 'Painless Guide to Home Security' is a rather boring read. I found its information value to be over the top so I remained engaged. I found the bonus section on home security systems to be long but informative and thorough. I also found the easy tips for correcting weaknesses in my home to be easy and inexpensive. Even found was how my son had been sneaking back into the house, after curfew, during his young adult years.
All in all, its not the most reveting read, but I still have to give it a few stars. It is no surprise the focus of the guide was information, over entertainment, but I have to wonder how entertaining the subject could be anyway?
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Ken Cortland is a freelance writer that enjoys sharing life experiences, and knowledge through the use of poems, articles and short stories.
Many thanks to the staff, and friends, of http://www.painlesspress.com for their assistance.
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