Security Tips

Residence Info

How to Determine the Type of Neighborhood Your Residence Is Located In

Discover how to identify your neighborhood type—urban, suburban, rural, and more—to complete your Fortify Form. Learn about the unique characteristics and security needs of different areas to create a personalized home protection plan with Tactical Playground.

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The Ultimate Guide to Window Covers

Explore different types of window covers, from curtains to motorized options, and learn how to choose the best style for your home security and privacy needs.

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A Complete Guide to Window Lock Types

Learn about the different types of window locks, from latch locks to electronic locks, and how to categorize them in your Fortify Form for a tailored home security plan.

How to Determine the Type of Townhouse You Live In

Identify your townhouse type—stacked, traditional, courtyard, brownstone, and more—so you can get the best security recommendations for your Fortify Plan.

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What Materials Are Used for Exterior Doors, and How Can I Identify Them?

Learn how to identify the material of your exterior doors—solid wood, fire-rated, or metal-clad—to complete your Fortify Form and get tailored security recommendations.

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What Type of Lighting Is Installed on Your Patio or Balcony?

Learn how to identify the type of lighting on your patio or balcony—whether it's no lighting, always-on, or motion-activated—to accurately complete your Fortify Form.

How to Identify the Type of Condo You Have

Learn how to identify your condo type—garden, low-rise, townhouse, penthouse, and more—to ensure accurate security recommendations in your Fortify Form.

Security Concerns

Understanding Your Primary Security Concerns at Home

Learn how to evaluate your primary security concerns, from break-ins to personal safety, to complete your Fortify Form and enhance your home’s security plan.

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Do You Have Window Covers on Your Patio or Balcony? Here's What to Check

Learn how to identify the type of window covers on your patio or balcony—whether it’s no cover, blinds, or smart covers—to complete your Fortify Form accurately.

Understanding the Different Types of Apartments

Identify your apartment type—studio, garden, loft, penthouse, and more—so you can get the best security recommendations for your Fortify Plan.

How to Measure and Identify the Size of Your Dog

Learn how to measure and identify your dog's size—small, medium, or large—to accurately fill out your Fortify Form and receive customized security recommendations for your home.

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How Can I Identify the Type of Garage Door Installed in My Home?

Learn how to identify your garage door type—tilt-up, roll-up, sectional, and more—to complete your Fortify Form and receive personalized security recommendations.

External Environment

Understanding the Different Exterior Lighting Options for Your Building

Learn how to evaluate your building's exterior lighting options—from no lighting to motion-activated lighting—to complete your Fortify Form and enhance your home’s security.

Security Systems

What to Know About the Surveillance Equipment You’re Using

Learn about the surveillance equipment in your home—from security cameras to motion sensors—and how to document it in your Fortify Form for a customized security plan.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Window Types found in Homes

Explore the different types of windows in homes—from bay to transom—and learn how to evaluate them for security to accurately fill out your Fortify Form.

External Environment

Understanding the Types of Access Control in Residential Buildings

Learn about different types of residential access control systems—from no control to biometric systems—to accurately fill out your Fortify Form for personalized security.

External Environment

Understanding Neighboring Property Accessibility for Your Home

Evaluate the accessibility of your home from neighboring properties—whether easily accessible, shared, or restricted—to complete your Fortify Form and improve security.

How to Determine the Size of Your Lot

Learn how to measure and calculate the size of your lot to accurately fill out your Fortify Form and receive customized security recommendations for your property.

External Environment

What Types of Parking Are Common in Residential Buildings?

Learn about common residential parking types—street parking, shared garages, underground parking, and more—to accurately complete your Fortify Form for personalized security.

Security Systems

How to Identify Your Security System’s Notification System

Learn how to identify your security system’s notification settings—whether it provides immediate alerts, delayed alerts, or none—to complete your Fortify Form accurately.

Security Systems

How to Evaluate Your Satisfaction with Your Current Security Measures

Evaluate your satisfaction with your current security measures, from very satisfied to very dissatisfied, to accurately complete your Fortify Form and enhance your home’s protection.

Security Systems

What You Need to Know About Your Security System’s Wiring

Learn about your security system's wiring—whether it's visible, hidden, or wireless—to accurately fill out your Fortify Form and improve your home security.

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What Type of Lighting Do You Have on Your External Doors?

Learn how to assess the type of lighting on your external doors—whether no lighting, always-on, or motion-activated—to complete your Fortify Form accurately.

How Does Your Dog React to New People Entering Your Home?

Learn how to identify your dog's behavior—whether anxious, calm, friendly, active, or aggressive—when meeting new people to fill out your Fortify Form accurately.

External Environment

How to Evaluate the Landscaping Around Your Home

Evaluate your home's landscaping—from minimal to well-maintained—to complete your Fortify Form and receive personalized security recommendations for your property.

Internal Environment

What Types of Interior Doors Are Typically Found in Homes?

Learn how to identify the types of interior doors in your home—whether it's no door, hollow core, or solid core—to accurately complete your Fortify Form.

Internal Environment

How to Manage and Evaluate Interior Lighting Systems in Your Home

Learn how to manage and evaluate your home's interior lighting systems—whether through switches, remote control, or smart apps—to complete your Fortify Form.

How to Identify the Relationship Profile for Everyone Living in Your Home

Learn how to identify the relationship profiles of everyone living in your home to accurately fill out your Fortify Form and receive tailored security recommendations.

How to Count the Number of Occupants Living in Your Residence

Learn how to accurately count the number of permanent occupants in your home to correctly fill out your Fortify Form and get personalized security recommendations.

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What Type of Locking Mechanism Is Installed on Your External Door?

Learn about the different types of external door locks—from chain locks to smart locks—to help you accurately complete your Fortify Form for personalized security recommendations.

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What Type of Locking Mechanism Is Installed on Your Patio/Balcony Door?

Learn how to identify the locking mechanism on your patio or balcony door—whether it’s a latch, keyed, or smart lock—to complete your Fortify Form accurately.

What Type of Residence Do You Live In? A Guide to Identifying Your Home Type

Learn how to identify your home type—apartment, condo, townhouse, or house—to ensure the right security measures for your Fortify Plan.

Internal Environment

Understanding the Different Types of Locking Mechanisms on Interior Doors

Learn how to identify the different types of locking mechanisms on your interior doors, from dummy locks to deadbolts, to complete your Fortify Form accurately.

How to Identify the Type of House You Own

Identify the type of house you own—cottage, ranch, craftsman, Victorian, and more—to get the best security recommendations for your Fortify Plan.

What Type of Training Does Your Dog Have? A Guide to Common Types

Identify your dog's training level—no training, basic, advanced, guard, or service dog training—to accurately fill out your Fortify Form and get personalized security recommendations.

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What Entry Points in Your Home Have Doors Leading from Outside to Inside?

Learn how to identify entry points in your home, from front doors to fire escapes, to complete your Fortify Form and enhance home security.

Security Concerns

What Type of Security Incident Did You Experience? How to Categorize It

Learn how to categorize security incidents such as break-ins, vandalism, and package theft to complete your Fortify Form and strengthen your home security plan.

External Environment

How to Evaluate the Visibility of Your Residence from the Street

Learn how to evaluate the visibility of your home from the street—whether fully visible, moderately visible, poorly visible, or hidden—to complete your Fortify Form accurately.

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How to Identify the Type of Door on Your Patio or Balcony

Learn how to identify the type of door on your patio or balcony—whether it's a sliding glass, French, single-hinged, or bifold door—to complete your Fortify Form.

Security Concerns

How to Identify a Daily Routine Profile That Matches Your Lifestyle

Identify the daily routine profile that matches your lifestyle—whether it's predictable or varies—and complete your Fortify Form for a personalized home security plan.

External Environment

Does Your Building Have Front Desk or Security Personnel? Here's How to Confirm

Learn how to confirm if your building has front desk or security personnel to accurately fill out your Fortify Form and ensure personalized security recommendations.

How to Measure and Identify the Square Footage of Your Residence

Learn how to accurately measure and calculate the square footage of your house, apartment, condo, or townhouse to complete your Fortify Form for tailored security recommendations.

Internal Environment

Which Interior Spaces Are Present in Your Home? A Quick Guide

Learn how to identify various interior spaces in your home, from the kitchen to the garage, to accurately complete your Fortify Form and enhance your home security plan.

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How to Identify the Locking Mechanism on Your Garage Door

Learn how to identify the locking mechanism on your garage door—whether it’s no lock, a t-handle, or a smart lock—to complete your Fortify Form accurately.

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A Breakdown of Exterior Door Types: From Traditional to Modern

Discover the different exterior door types—from sliding glass to steel—and how to evaluate them for security to fill out your Fortify Form accurately.

Security Systems

How to Determine If You Have an Alarm System Installed

Learn how to determine if your home has an alarm system—whether professionally monitored, self-monitored, or none—to complete your Fortify Form accurately.