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Best Ways to Protect Your Home from Burglary During the Holidays

18 2017

Christmas is a time to be merry with friends and family. All the gifts, parties, and out-of-town trips make the holiday season one of the most celebrated times of the year. Unfortunately, Christmas is also celebrated by burglars, who see it as a grand opportunity to steal. According to home security expert Natasha Morgan, the...

The Right Alarm Contacts For Your Doors And Windows

17 2017

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 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 ...

‘Stay,’ ‘Away,’ and ‘Night’ Arming Modes: An Essential Guide

21 2017

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...

Guide to Parts and Components of a Home Security System

21 2017

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 ...

Door Check-up! A Simple System for Ensuring Your Home Security

12 2017

Door Check-up! A Simple System for Ensuring Your Home Security The front door is a home’s first line of defense. It needs to be sturdy, secure, and strong. Unfortunately, it is also a burglar’s favorite point of entry. Your security, their opportunity. A survey by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors fou...

Top Budget Pick: Glass Break Detectors or Motion Sensors?

06 2017

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. Photo courtesy of Tookapic via Pexels Of course, you don’t want to lose your hard-earned properties to the bad guys. The best way to outsmart burglar...

6 Crime Prevention Tips to Secure the School Campus During Break

20 2017

School dormitories are vulnerable to burglary, especially during holiday breaks when fewer students, teachers and school staff are on campus. This makes holiday school safety a must in student dorms and apartments. Is yours safe from burglars? On average, more than 11,000 burglaries and robberies occurred in campus residence ...

Don't Miss Any: 6 Crucial Pre-Spring Home Security Check

16 2017

Time certainly flies. We’re already more than a month into 2017, which means that spring will start anytime now, and people will be setting their clocks forward for daylight saving once again. Homeowners will be doing some spring cleaning. And if your home has a security system, your pre-springtime routine shouldn’t end there...

8 Sure Ways to Power Up Your Business Security with Alarm System Store

22 2016

What good is your business investment if a single burglary can take everything away? Many entrepreneurs are concerned about business security systems, but news show that the steps they take in protecting their properties leave much room for improvement. In the US alone, a notorious property crime is reported every three secon...

10 Dorm-Friendly Devices to Keep Your Kids Out of Trouble

27 2016

So you’re sending your child off to a college dormitory, and while the newly minted freshman may feel anxious and nervous, you probably have concerns too. Some might be simple, like whether he or she can do laundry independently, but a lot are related to external dangers. Nowadays, higher learning doesn’t happen in a threat-p...

Security System Setup Dilemma: Go DIY or Hire a Pro?

12 2016

With today’s alarming crime rates, having a home security system has become of utmost necessity. Did you know that modern-day burglars are so brazen that many of them are unafraid to commit a crime in broad daylight? Photo courtesy of WDnet Studio via Pexels In fact, the Poquoson Police Department has advised its citizens to...