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Home Security for Renters
Securing a rental home or apartment comes with its own set of challenges. Renters often face restrictions on structural changes, so installing a full-blown security system might not be feasible. However, with some creativity and a few key tools, home security for renters can be achieved without breaking the lease agreement or the bank. 1….
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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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Protect Yourself from Summertime Crime
Do you know how to protect yourself from summertime crime? As temperatures rise and days grow longer, crime rates often spike. This increase in criminal activity, well-documented by criminologists and law enforcement, presents unique challenges each summer. Understanding why crime surges in the heat and how to protect yourself is key to staying safe. Why…
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Step Up Your Home Security with Video Monitoring
Is it time to step up your home security with video monitoring? You’ve already got a robust security system with cameras, motion detectors, smart locks and more. Adding a real-time video monitoring service can significantly enhance your existing protection. Here are some reasons why: 24/7 Monitoring: Real-time video monitoring services offer round-the-clock surveillance of your…
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Top 5 Home Security Mistakes
When it comes to protecting our homes, investing in a robust security system is often the first step. However, even the most advanced systems can be rendered ineffective when certain common mistakes are made. Here are the top five home security mistakes: 1. Forgetting to Arm the System: It sounds simple, but it’s surprisingly common….
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Is Your Home a Target for Burglars?
In the U.S., a home is burglarized every fifteen seconds, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Most homeowners have a false sense of security, thinking they’re immune from burglary and crime. It’s only when they become victims that they realize the truth. So, how do you know if your home is a target for…
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Safety Tips for Arriving Home After Dark
It’s past midnight when Sandy arrives home after dark. The street is quiet and though she’s only a few steps from her front door, she’s anxious about the short trip from the car. If you’ve ever arrived home late at night, you can relate to Sandy’s anxiety. You don’t know what or who lurks in…
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Summer Vacation Security
Though summer is when we can unplug, relax, unwind and have some fun, the summer months also see the highest number of home burglaries. Make sure to think about summer vacation security when making plans to be away. Stop Deliveries Many of us no longer receive a newspaper but if you do, pause the service for…
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Remember the Garage!
You’ve done your research, comparison shopped for a security system that includes fire and heat detection and are ready to move forward to protect your home and family. You are confident that you have planned for everything you’ll need. But did you remember the garage? Here are some tips for ways to protect your garage…
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Home Office Safety & Security Week
The number of people working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021 to over 27 million, making home office safety a necessary subject for companies and employees alike. Because it’s such an important topic, the first full week of January each year has been named Home Office Safety & Security Week to bring awareness to…