Do you have children or do house guests visit on occasion? What about extended family who often stay with you? If so, do they all know the basic home security rules to keep you safe from burglars and criminals? For example: Do your children know what information shouldn’t be shared with friends? Do your house...
All parents have likely experienced it at least once. You are somewhere big and crowded and your child gets lost. One minute your child is right there with you while you dig through the clearance rack. The next minute, he or she is nowhere to be found. In almost every one of these cases, the...
While most families have fire evacuation plans in the event of a house fire, many overlook the importance of a home invasion defense plan. They either assume that they won’t be targeted, or that the police will arrive within a reasonable amount of time. But as the saying goes, hope for the best but prepare...
Do you feel confident your home security system is protecting your home and family around the clock? Are you sure your current system has the latest features and upgrades to stop more savvy burglars? Having a security system is one of the best ways to protect your home from burglary. Studies show that homes with...
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, every year in the United States, approximately 3,000 people die due to residential fires. In about two-thirds of deaths in home fires, there are no smoke detectors in the home, or the ones they have don’t work. The bottom line is – be sure you have working smoke...
Ok Google, Alexa, Hey Siri. These are phrases that can be used to interact with a smart speaker via Google, Amazon or Apple. And while these virtual assistants are great for playing music, setting a timer or asking a question, take extra precaution when using them in other ways. Home Automation A number of third...
The need to change the batteries in your smoke detectors has been a hot topic lately due to the television show “This is Us.” On the show, the family home catches on fire late at night. Because they forgot to buy batteries, they were not alerted by the smoke detector. The family, including the dog,...
Is having a dog a good security measure for your home? When KGW News in Portland surveyed burglars about what they looked for when choosing a target home, many said a large breed, loud dog would be a deal breaker. But, for the most part, a smaller dog wasn’t as much of a deterrent. Dogs...
The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age and the average lifespan is in the late 70s. As a result, many families are dealing with elder care needs. This can be anything from senior communities to assisted living to full nursing care. Often, these seniors are highly vulnerable to crimes against them, including theft, identity...
New parents face one of the most difficult decisions they must make for their young children when determining what to do about childcare. When looking for a daycare facility, there are many important factors to look in to. These include teacher/student ratios, accreditation and parent feedback. One other consideration is the security in place at...
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