Summer is coming and that means schools out for millions of American children. Summer also brings challenges for working parents of school age children. Many children need to take care of themselves while their parents are at work. Staying home alone can be a positive experience for children – if they are ready to be… Read more about Summer Safety Tips for Stay-at-Home Children
Category: Home Security Systems
Suspect a Home Fire? Here’s What To Do
What if you suspected a fire emergency in your home? Would you know what to do? Many of us have practiced fire drills when we were in school, and some of us may have even gone through a fire emergency drill at work. It’s a wise idea for families to talk about what they’d… Read more about Suspect a Home Fire? Here’s What To Do
Home Security False Alarm Reduction And Prevention Guide
Here are some helpful guides to false alarm reduction and prevention. Prevent False Alarms
How Facebook Is Hurting Your Home Security
Many Americans use Facebook each day. And although Facebook can be lots of fun and a great way to stay connected with others, it can also be a great tool for criminals. People in the alarm business know revealing too much information on Facebook puts you, your family and your friends at risk of… Read more about How Facebook Is Hurting Your Home Security
4 Personal Emergency Response System Technologies to Keep Your Parents Out of a Nursing Home
There are new personal emergency response system technologies that allow your parents to stay out of a nursing home. That’s right…it’s now practical, safe and effective to use personal emergency response system technology to make aging at home a great option for people everywhere. From devices tracking medication use to personal emergency response systems,… Read more about 4 Personal Emergency Response System Technologies to Keep Your Parents Out of a Nursing Home
Update Your Home Security Alarm Emergency Contact List
What if you had an emergency and could not reach anyone to help you? It’s not a pleasant thought. Millions of home security alarm system owners put themselves in that very position every year. They don’t maintain current emergency contact information with their alarm monitoring center. That results in a delay in reaching a responsible… Read more about Update Your Home Security Alarm Emergency Contact List
Home Security System Test: Why It’s Important and How to Do It
How realistic would it be to expect a car that sat idle for three years to start up and operate perfectly? Or how about a home that sat vacant for five years? Would you expect the air conditioner to work? And it’s exactly why conducting a home security system test is so important. Just like… Read more about Home Security System Test: Why It’s Important and How to Do It
Front Door Safety: Answer Your Door with Home Security in Mind
Many of us have taught our children to never open the door for a stranger, but how many adults take those same lessons and safety precautions seriously before answering the door? When it comes to front door safety, it’s ok to want to be friendly and courteous. But keep in mind that not everyone knocking on… Read more about Front Door Safety: Answer Your Door with Home Security in Mind
Four Wireless Home Security Tips for Your Second Home
The start of spring brings the high season for second homes. It also poses a dilemma for second home owners. When you are not at your second home, how do you keep it safe? Not only are there threats to the home from humans (vandalism, burglary), there are also natural disasters and plumbing emergencies.… Read more about Four Wireless Home Security Tips for Your Second Home
