You’ve probably seen sprinkler heads poking out of the ceilings at your office, a hospital, or other public venue where they are generally a code requirement. But have you ever seen one in someone’s home? Odds are probably not. They are currently not required in private residences, but a new proposed legislation by the NFPA … Read More
Home Security Systems
Protect Your Home While You’re Away
Your bags are packed, airplane tickets in hand, and your family is in the car. You’re ready to go on vacation, and a well-deserved one at that! One last thing, is your home secure? Have you done everything you can to safeguard your property and valuables? While everyone needs a vacation now and then, it … Read More
Avoiding Scams
Imagine you’re at home and the doorbell rings. You go to answer the door. Who’s there? It’s a salesman claiming to be a representative from a security system company. They tell you they’re at your home to offer you a free security system. Sounds too good to be true, right? That’s because it probably is. … Read More
The Holidays: A Threat to Home Security?
No matter what you celebrate, the holidays are a time for family, friends, love, laughter, and burglary? That’s right folks, not everyone gets into the spirit of giving during the holiday season. In fact, there are those who seek out opportunities to break into homes and steal instead. Often times people have more valuables and … Read More
Hardwired Vs Wireless
The process of researching home security systems can seem daunting. There are many factors you must take into consideration. You have to choose which company you trust to perform the work, how much you’re willing to spend, and what type of system to have installed, to name a few. The type of system you opt … Read More
How Does Perfect Connections Compare?
As with any type of service, reading reviews online, and doing your own research seems to be par for the course. The internet is a great tool because there is an excess of information readily available. But how do you weed through all of it? How can you tell the real from the fake, or … Read More
How Vulnerable Is Your Home?
“There is no place like home.” — L. Frank Baum (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)) Isn’t that the truth? There truly is no place like home. It’s your place of comfort, family congregations, entertainment, and life. With any home there are weak spots that open you up to potential threats. Maybe you already know this … Read More
Fire Safety & Code Requirements Intro
We all know that having working fire/smoke detectors, alarms, and fire extinguishers in our homes can prevent tragic loss and irreparable damage. The same holds true for business facilities. However, the codes and standards for a commercial space versus a home are different, and they can vary by jurisdictions as well. According to the NFPA … Read More
Home Security-What is required of you?
You’ve just had a licensed professional install a brand new, custom, comprehensive home security system. All devices are functioning properly and you’re feeling safer already. What now? Is there anything you need to do? What is expected of you to maintain your system? In all honesty, not much. However, we live in an imperfect world, … Read More
What We Mean By “Security System”
What is a security system? This may seem like a silly question, but no two security systems professionals will give you identical answers. Here at Perfect Connections, Inc. we have spent decades defining what a security system is and how it changes people’s lives. Our team has been providing expert service to Northern and Central New … Read More