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Moving Day Safety: Securing Your New Home from Day One

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of moving into a new home—fresh beginnings, a clean slate, and the thrill of new possibilities. But while you’re busy unpacking boxes and directing movers, your home may be more vulnerable than ever. Open doors, distracted attention, and high-value items left in plain sight can all create the perfect...

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How to Keep Your Home Secure When Workers Are Onsite

Protecting Your Home When Workers Are Onsite Whether you’re renovating your kitchen, getting your HVAC serviced, or simply hiring a housekeepery, having workers at your home brings new security considerations. While most contractors and service providers are professional and trustworthy, it’s smart to take proactive steps to protect your family and your property. At Cultris...

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Post With Caution: How Your Digital Habits Can Make You a Target

It’s just a selfie at the airport. A birthday post. A new job announcement.But that innocent social media post could be more than just a highlight of your day—it could be an open invitation to thieves, scammers, or worse. Digital safety is as important as your safety in the real world. In an era where...

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Preventing Senior Wandering

Caring for an elderly loved one who is at risk of wandering off can be challenging and stressful. Whether due to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive impairment, wandering can put seniors in danger. Fortunately, there are proactive steps families and caregivers can take in preventing senior wandering. 1. Secure the Home Environment Making small...

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Securing Your Smart Home

Our homes are getting smarter, bringing increased convenience and efficiency to daily life. However, with more connected devices—from smart TVs and thermostats to door locks and security cameras—comes an increased risk of cyber threats. Securing your smart home is essential to safeguard your privacy and keep hackers out. Here are some practical steps to keep...

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Top Tips to Keep Your Garage Secure

Your home is your sanctuary, and keeping it safe from intruders is a priority. You’ve probably already secured your home’s doors and windows with a quality system. Unfortunately, the garage is often overlooked, making it a potential entry point for burglars. Read on for top tips to keep your garage secure and your family safe....

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Beyond Burglary: Modern Security System Solutions

Security alarms are typically thought of as systems designed to deter and respond to burglary attempts. However, the capabilities of modern security systems extend far beyond burglary. They can addresses various safety and security concerns, making them an essential part of home and business safety strategies. 1. Fire and Smoke Detection One of the significant...

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Smart Home Integration with Home Security

The concept of a “smart home” has transitioned from a futuristic ideal to a present-day reality. Smart home integration with home security not only enhances the convenience and efficiency of your system but also introduces new dimensions of safety and peace of mind. However, as with any technological advancement, it also brings unique challenges and...

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Preventing Squatters at your Property

Did you know there is no criminal law in Texas against squatting? While the process to take over ownership of a property via squatter’s rights is long and cumbersome, the actual act of living in a property that you have no legal claim to is much too easy. State legislators have brought this up as...

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Security System Basics

We discuss a variety of security and safety topics in this blog, but let’s back up and go over some security system basics. Most security systems have multiple components that connect to a main base station, which then links up with a mobile app.  Usually, these systems use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cellular connections to talk...

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