Unlocked doors, open garages, posts on Facebook…all of these factors compromise your wireless home security system. And what’s worse is if you don’t correct these bad habits you can end up being robbed and maybe even harmed by criminals. Are you guilty of any of these ten bad habits that compromise your wireless security… Read more about 10 Bad Habits Ruining Your Wireless Home Security
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Three Smart Resolutions for Home Security System Owners
Lose weight. Earn more. Hit the gym. It’s time for New Year’s Resolutions, and that means getting your home security in shape, not just shedding pounds and padding the bank account. Here are three home security resolutions for home alarm system owners, courtesy of the team at My Alarm Center: 1. Test your alarm system… Read more about Three Smart Resolutions for Home Security System Owners
Do Home Security Yard Signs Really Protect Your Home?
We’ve all seen alarm company yard signs or window decals. Many of us wonder if simply having the yard sign or window decal on site is enough to stop home break-ins. After all, why spend the money for a wireless home alarm system when a simple sign could take care of the problem? According to… Read more about Do Home Security Yard Signs Really Protect Your Home?
Are Monitored Home Security Systems Worth Buying?
So you’re thinking of buying a monitored home security system. Are home security systems with monitoring services really worth the money? Burglars think so. According to the Electronic Security Association, 9 out of 10 convicted burglars said they’d avoid a home with an alarm system. Statistics say so. Data indicates homes without an alarm system… Read more about Are Monitored Home Security Systems Worth Buying?
7 Signs it’s Time to Switch Home Security Alarm Companies
Two of the biggest home security decisions anyone can make is the type of security system they buy and which home security company they choose to install, monitor and service the system. Each decision can have huge security consequences. Most home security systems can be monitored and serviced by most reputable home security companies…you… Read more about 7 Signs it’s Time to Switch Home Security Alarm Companies
Home Security Solutions Make It A Happy (And Safe) Halloween
The days are getting shorter, the air is becoming cooler, and brilliantly colored leaves are falling from the trees. Halloween is almost here. The kids’ excitement is growing with each day closer to the costumed, freakishly fun holiday. Before you get too busy buying the candy, figuring out your kids’ costumes or even what you… Read more about Home Security Solutions Make It A Happy (And Safe) Halloween
Keep Your Home Free Of Water Damage
As humans we need water to live. Drinking it every day helps keep us healthy; we need it to keep our laundry clean and our dishes spotless. But what we don’t need is water coming into our homes unintentionally ruining floors, walls, precious artwork, antiques, furniture, computers and other electronics. Home water damage is actually… Read more about Keep Your Home Free Of Water Damage
Get Protection From Fire And Carbon Monoxide Poisoning With The Best Carbon Monoxide Detector
Did you know that deaths and injuries from all natural disasters are only a fraction of those caused annually by fires in the United States? Did you realize that a home fire remains the most dangerous fire threat to most Americans? In fact, about 81 percent of all fire deaths and 76 percent… Read more about Get Protection From Fire And Carbon Monoxide Poisoning With The Best Carbon Monoxide Detector
Stay Connected, Stay Summertime Safe
When living is supposed to be easy, summertime can often catch us off-guard with home security. In fact, residential break-ins peak during the summer vacation months of July and August, as well as in September, according to information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Among all burglaries in 2011 (the latest statistics available), home… Read more about Stay Connected, Stay Summertime Safe