Home Security Hacks

Using some affordable home automation equipment, learn to build a simple remote control deadbolt.� The system is actually incredibly simple using a solenoid and the X10 Keychain Kit (easy to use and under $12 on ebay)�.�� We have tons of...

Using simple techniques, you can create a hidden safe inside what appears to be a full bottle of soda. Using two bottles, glue, and a bit of styrofoam, you too can easily recreate this simple project. An outstanding way to keep your goods safe. For...

There are six (or more) push switches. To 'unlock' you must press all the correct ones at the same time, but not press any of the cancel switches. Pressing just one cancel switch will prevent the circuit unlocking. When the circuit unlocks it...

This Dummy Alarm project makes an LED flash briefly once every 5 seconds to imitate the indicator light of a real alarm. The circuit is designed to use very little current to prolong battery life so that it can be left on permanently. An on/off...