Meet Alex, a confident and resourceful 24-year-old who grew up in a small town where DIY skills were a necessity. With a background in engineering, Alex is a curious tinkerer and enjoys experimenting with locks and security systems in their spare time. After a few months of picking locks as a hobby, they discovered the importance of practical safety measures—not just for themselves, but for their friends and family. Now, living in an apartment near the University of Waterloo, Alex often shares their knowledge about home security while advocating for the companionship of dogs as a reliable deterrent against intruders.