Are you chatty with your neighbors? Get to know them over the garden fence or pop round with the latest neighborhood gossip? Some people are close to their neighbors, while others mostly keep to themselves. Whichever of these describes you, it’s a good idea to get to know your neighbors at least on a basic Read more about Why it Helps to Get to Know Your Neighbors[…]
Halloween is around the corner, and it’s a fun and spooky time for all ages! But you don’t want any real frights, so it’s important to take some precautions around Halloween and especially on the night itself. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, going to a Halloween party, or staying in to greet trick-or-treaters, you should try to Read more about Staying Safe on Halloween[…]
Certain components of a home security system are designed to detect movement in or around your home when the alarm is activated. This is a great way to warn off intruders or be alerted when there’s someone in your home. With professional security monitoring, it can even alert the authorities when someone is detected. But Read more about How to Make Your Home Security System Pet-Friendly[…]
Home security is all about protecting your property and your belongings. If you park a car on your premises, then this should be something you strive to protect, too. A thief could break into your car, causing costly damage to the car as well as taking off with any valuables you left in your car. Read more about Security Tips for Your Car[…]
We’ve, hopefully, already convinced you that professional security monitoring is the way forward for your home or business. Installing a monitored system ensures that your security system can work effectively whatever the threat is. But what is the best way to arrange professional monitoring for your security system? Installing a new security system If you’re Read more about Choosing a Professional Monitoring Company for Your Home Security System[…]
We’ve talked on our blog before about the importance of monitoring your home security system. Doing so helps to keep your home safe even when no one’s home. It ensures that the right actions are taken if your alarm is triggered or if your cameras identify an intruder. Professional security monitoring is an effective way Read more about Professional Monitoring vs. Self-Monitoring for Home Security[…]
There are lots of great holidays in the US that are all about family, food, and fun (and hopefully as few fights as possible). When these holidays come around, you’re likely to make plans to visit family or have family over at your home. Either way, you’ll need to take some extra precautions to keep Read more about Protect Your Home When Hosting and Traveling[…]
A complaint that some home-owners have about home security systems is that they stick out like a sore thumb. Home alarms and security cameras can be bulky and unattractive, ruining the aesthetics of your nicely styled home. But as technology gets smarter and more compact, there are becoming better home security systems that won’t ruin Read more about Door and Window Sensors Protect Your Home from Break-ins[…]
When it comes to securing entry points to your home, you should start with the most obvious one – the doors. It may seem brazen for a burglar to just walk into your home this way, but statistics show that 34% of burglars do enter through the front door. Step up the safety of your Read more about 7 Tips to Secure Your Doors[…]
It’s not only our homes that are left vulnerable to burglary if we don’t secure them properly. If you run a business, then security should be your priority there, too. Local businesses that store inventory, equipment, and technology on-site are prime targets for thieves looking to profit. Here are some key entry points to your Read more about How to Secure Three Common Entry Points in Your Business[…]