Pets are part of the family and keeping them happy and safe is every pet owner’s goal. While many pets use their animal instincts to stay out of harm’s way, there are people and other animals who may be too much for them to handle. Even certain foods and household items can pose a threat...
You are just about to sit down to dinner when a loud thunderclap shatters the quiet evening, soon followed by torrential rain. The lights flicker a few times, then everything goes dark. A Long, Dark Night You are in for a long, dark night. The power ends up being off for the next 18 hours since...
Last week in Houston, three brothers were arrested on suspicion of landscaping equipment theft over the last several months. This organized crime ring targeted landscapers while they were working! The crew would be in the backyard or out of sight of their vehicles and this gang would steal their equipment. They would take riding lawn mowers, regular...
Looking to add or upgrade a home security system but not sure what you really need or how it all works? These frequently asked questions can help you prepare. Here are some of the things you need to know to get started. Will a Pet Trip My Alarm System? Motion sensors can serve as a...
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...
Safe Smoke Detectors As you make your plans to exercise more or do daily acts of kindness (or whatever is on your resolution list this year!), you should also add a task to clean and test your smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are one of those things that are easy to forget about since you never...
Pet doors are convenient for letting cats and dogs come and go as they please into your home, but they do come with risks if they are unsecured. Just recently, a burglar in Salt Lake City entered a couple’s home through the doggie door while they were sleeping. Once inside, he found the keys to...
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