“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
Home Security Systems
Security Advice For New Home Owners
Helpful Security Tips For New Homeowners There is no doubt that moving into a new home can be exciting; however, between getting all your belongings moved in, unpacking and getting organized, it can be quite easy to overlook security in the new home. Thieves work where there is an opportunity. They will prey on people … Read More
Back To School Home Security Tips
With summer just about over, its time for back the back to school season. With both children and parents maintaining busy schedules of school, practices, and other events, now is a great time to make sure that your home is protected around the clock. Here are a few tips for the new school year: Install … Read More
How Can A Smart Home Help You?
With advancing technology becoming more and more present in our daily lives, it’s no wonder it’s becoming part of our homes too. From solar panels on our roofs to remotely controlled thermostats, we are creating homes akin to the Jetson’s space age abode. Unlike the Jestson’s most of us still live in homes on the … Read More
Easy Home Security Improvements
What is it about our homes that make us feel safe? Is it the sound of our kids running up and down the stairs? Is it the personalized décor? Is it the smell? Maybe it’s the locks on our doors and windows or the surrounding neighborhood? Whatever it is, we all want that feeling to … Read More
Protecting Your Home During A Power Outage
We all know the weather is unpredictable no matter how many radars or meteorologists tell us otherwise. Mother Nature is impulsive and she strikes at will. A common and sometimes unpleasant result of severe weather is power outages. During a thunderstorm outages may last a couple of hours but extreme weather conditions have been known … Read More
Vacation Security Tips
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
Be Prepared: Home Fire Safety Tips
House fires. Nobody wants to think about them, but they are an unfortunate reality in our imperfect world. While a house fire can be unpredictable there are precautionary measures you can take to avoid them. Being prepared is half the battle, but knowing what to do in the event of a fire is equally important. … Read More
Can A Security System Save You Money On Home Insurance?
As a homeowner, you have no doubt invested precious time and money with realtors, bankers, maybe lawyers, even architects and contractors. All in an effort to secure the home of your dreams. Now that you have it, the wallet and purse draining may seem never ending. As a first time home buyer or builder, you … Read More
What Is The Internet Of Things?
Our world is constantly changing and evolving. Progression is an inevitable force that influences the way we live our daily lives. This is especially true of advancements made in the techy devices we interact with on a daily basis. Everything from our smartphones to our security systems. It’s the manner in how we interact with … Read More