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Technology has introduced home security innovations that you couldn't have imagined a decade earlier. Today, you can monitor your home from the office through video feeds sent to your laptop or smartphone. You can set up a monitoring service that automatically alerts authorities in the event of breach or emergency events. New...
Guide to Burglar-Proofing Your Windows
17 Dec 2017
In terms of security, most homeowners do not pay as much attention to windows as they do with doors. But windows are vulnerable to intrusions, being one of the most common entry points of burglars. Statistics reveal that 23% of burglars enter a home through the first-floor window, the second most common entry point after the ...
Contrary to what most people think, burglary doesn’t have to involve theft. Simply illegally entering or attempting to enter a residence constitutes burglary, based on the definition used by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Statistically, a burglar in your home is likely to steal something, but they could also attack or do o...
A home security system is a non-negotiable these days. Times have indeed become more dangerous and criminals more aggressive and cunning.Fortunately, there are ways to protect your home and your loved ones. A reliable alarm system deters criminals and gives homeowners peace of mind. An investigative report covering convicted ...
By some standards, home safety and security do not come cheap. But who can afford to lose the people and things that matter? It is downright wrong to even debate on the importance of securing your home. Keeping your family safe outweighs any cost and should be a priority at all times. Remember that crimes and emergencies do n...
Criminals these days are smart—they know various techniques to break into a house. They’re so clever that they cause around an average of $2,000 in property loss per incident.
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Of course, you don’t want to lose your hard-earned properties to the bad guys. The best way to outsmart burglar...
Guide To Replacing Your Honeywell Alarm Battery
14 Aug 2017
Security is a top concern these days, making it a profitable industry too. When times have become more dangerous, people cannot take chances. This is why home and business owners invest in security systems that are helpful in preventing burglary and other emergencies.
Honeywell, the leading global manufacturer of security sol...
Installing a home security system is not enough if you want to keep your home safe. There are other external factors that can affect your security at home like power shortages.
This is essential since crime rates soar during power outages. In the historic 25-hour blackout in New York City last 1977, there were over 3,800 arre...
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If your home is equipped with a Honeywell Alarm system, it’s always protected against burglary, a crime that happens at an average of every 13 seconds in the United States, according to the FBI.
Just having a security system has been shown to deter burglars as they look for an...
No one should ever compromise security. No one should just settle when the safety of the family is at stake. Nothing is ever “just okay.”
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A study by the University of North Carolina and Charlotte on convicted burglars’ view on alarm systems and deterrents found that 83% of burglars consid...
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Some people are still not convinced that installing a home security alarm system is worth every penny. If you’re one of those people who would argue that nuts and bolts are just as good as advanced automated systems that use cutting-edge technology, you should know now where you got it al...
Home security—can it get any better? With the endless news on high crime rates, smart consumers are on the lookout for ways to improve home safety and management.
Completely relying on authorities is insufficient. In fact, the police are trying to educate the public to be more proactive with home security. To better guard you...