Wednesday, February 27, 2019Back in the early days of home security "systems," around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire "door shakers"—night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were locked. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 8, 2018Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning—and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more. The numbers seem even more tragic when you consider that most of these deaths and illnesses are preventable. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 12, 2017Most residential burglaries occur during the daytime when people are at work or school, and going away on vacation makes their homes even more attractive as targets. Prevention starts with understanding how burglars think. They look for homes that are unoccupied and unprotected, easy to access through concealed entry points, and blessed with good escape routes. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 While spring is a common time for many homeowners to spend some extra attention on upkeep and maintenance, autumn is just as critical a season for preparing your home to withstand the potentially harsh winter weather and temperature conditions that may await you. READ MORE >>
Friday, October 6, 2017 Vacations are meant to be fun and relaxing. Instead of worrying about your home's security while you're gone, you can follow some or all of these tips to keep your peace of mind. Rely on Neighbors Homes that are within close visual proximity to their neighbors could be overseen -- at least somewhat -- by them while the homeowner is away on vacation. READ MORE >>
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