Home security systems are making it much safer to leave children home with babysitter. As much as we would like to spend every moment with our children there will be times when having a babysitter is a necessity. Leaving your children with a sitter, no matter how qualified, can be a difficult and unsettling process. Safety concerns abound because no one knows your children or

What if we told you that an intruder had a 10% chance of getting your security alarm code right? Would that shock you? It should! Here’s why.  In an analysis of 3.4 million 4-digit codes, by far the most popular security code was 1234. You’ve Got to be Kidding. We’re Not. Nobody really uses  1234 as a code, right? Wrong. The 1234 code accounted for

We’d all like to think that we are pretty smart about keeping our valuables safe in the home. The truth is, most of us get complacent and probably take more risks than we realize. We make common mistakes like leaving cash, costly electronics, and other small valuables in open and accessible locations or leaving our garage door open for extended periods of time. Burglary is

Every home security system should include layers of protection that start with changing common practices and implementing simple changes that complement the home security system. Even the most comprehensive security alarm systems are less effective if residents fail to put supportive practices in place. Here are some fast, simple, and affordable ways to improve your home’s overall security. Change the Locks Change the locks when

Home security systems consist of a network of elements that in some cases, may work independently of one another. But just because they can work independently, does not mean they should. This is especially true of using security cameras as your sole source of security. Video surveillance is a powerful tool in protecting your home, family, and property but its power lies in its ability

Often times people think of a security system as a luxury item, or place it down the list of priorities believing that crime happens elsewhere. The fact is, crime happens everywhere and security systems are tools no person can afford to live without. Placing Value on Safety We value many things in our lives and do not think twice about regularly sending money on things