Category: Security Tips
Tips on how to better secure your home and business.
Did you know most burglaries occur through a door? Here are a few simple steps you can take to prevent a burglar from entering through your doors.
1. All door hinges should be hung on the INSIDE of the door.
2. Replace hollow core doors with solid wood or metal doors.
3. Install a wide angle peephole in your front door
4. Maintain good lighting at your front entrances
5. Remove bushes or other items that obstruct views of doors
6. Never hide your keys outside. Give the extra to a friend or family member instead.
7. Never put an ID badge on your key ring.
8. Re-key the locks if you move into a new house.
Yeah, I know my way around your house because I was just here working last week. I even unlocked a window to let myself back in later.
I always knock first. If you’re home I’ll offer to clean your carpets. If not... well, you get the idea.
Facebook, twitter, or foursquare told me you weren’t home. I know how to use a computer.
I may carry a clipboard or a rake. Anything to look like a service guy and not a burglar.
I notice when your newspapers or mail pile up. It's like an open invitation.
Sometimes I can see if your alarm system is on from the window. You better hope it is.
I like lights in your house when you’re gone. It makes it easy for me to see what to take.
Your neighbors probably don’t know if I’m supposed to be at your house or not. I could look like a plumber. Don’t count on them to call you. Would you call them?
You’re right about that safe, I don’t have time to crack it. But I will take it with ...
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There was a time when security alarm systems provided a very limited amount of integration options. Today’s security alarm systems have the capability of integrating smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, HVAC control, surveillance, smart phone applications, temperature monitoring as well as personal emergency response options to allow senior citizens to remain in their homes.
The two primary reasons for purchasing a security alarm system remains personal safety and property protection. Alarm systems come equipped with personal emergency panic/duress features to aid home and business owners in the event an invasion occurred. Photoelectric smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors can be integrated into the security alarm system offering 24-hour immediate detection alerting you when you are awake or asleep to a life threatening danger.
Wireless remote control key FOBS allow you to arm and disarm the system from outside your home up to 1000 feet. Key FOBS also have a duress/panic feature ...
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Purchasing a security alarm system is a big step to undertake for most everyone. It is widely viewed as a necessary evil. Purchasing an alarm system is not something that really gets you excited or pumped up like a new car, family vacation or a home theatre system. However the process is just as important and a few things need to be considered.
The majority of the time purchasing an alarm system is a re-active decision. Someone burglarizes your home or business, your neighbor’s home or your Mother’s home. Very few people sit down and make a conscience decision to be pro-active and purchase an alarm system prior to being violated by an intruder.
Whether you fall into the first or second category, it is important to take a few simple things into consideration before you make the final decision to move forward with an alarm system purchase.
How long has the alarm dealer you are considering been in business? Do they have a satisfied customer base?
Is the alarm dealer geographical ...
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