Need To Have Your Home Rekeyed After A Break-In? 3 Things To Consider In Advance

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After a recent break-in, you may be worried about what you can do to improve security at home so that you can feel comfortable again. In many cases, the locks could be in poor condition or there's the worry that someone can break into your home again due to stealing a key. Instead of struggling with making your home feel safe again, you should consider hiring a locksmith that can help take care of having new keys made and getting the locks changed as needed.

6 November 2019

Motion Detectors Are An Important Part Of A Home Security System

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A home security system has several important parts, such as the alarms and video cameras. Another important part is the motion detector. Your system may have several motion detectors, since they can do a variety of jobs to protect your home. Here are some ways motion detectors increase your home security: Pick Up On The Movement Of Windows And Doors Some windows have alarms that sound when glass is broken. Those are useful, but if the window is opened rather than being broken into, a motion-detecting alarm will work better.

8 April 2019

3 Impactful Features To Look For In A Security Doorbell Camera

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If you have a home, you want to keep it secure at all times. One of the best ways you can do this is to set up a doorbell camera, which enables you to see all visitors who approach your front door. To ensure this camera works out great for security purposes, look for the following features. High Resolution For these doorbell cameras to be of any use, the video that they provide needs to be high resolution.

25 October 2018

Have Latchkey Kids At Home? Several Very Important Safety Systems To Install

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When both parents or a single parent works, their children ages 5 through 13 are sometimes left home alone. Sometimes, children in this age group return home from school to an empty house and let themselves inside. These children are referred to as latchkey kids.  According to statistics, more than 4 million children were left at home for an average of over 6 hours a week without supervision in 2011. Some communities have after-school care programs for children in this age group.

24 July 2018

Tips For Surveillance System Installation

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If you have decided it is time to have a surveillance system installed on your residential or commercial property, you have the choice of doing the work yourself or hiring a professional to do it. Regardless of which route you take, there are a few things you need to know to ensure the system is going to work at its highest efficiency. Before you start hanging anything up, or the professional comes, consider the following.

8 July 2018

Security And Fire Alarm Systems For The Deaf: Devices That Work

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Security alarms and fire alarm systems all rely on sound to alert homeowners to the issues at hand. All of these same systems and devices in the deaf community become utterly useless. When you have a family member that is deaf, you need to purchase and utilize security and fire alarm devices that are very different from what you expect. The following devices may all be incorporated (i.e., hard-wired into) security and fire alarm systems.

30 June 2018

Reasons To Have Security Cameras Outside Of The Bathrooms Of Your Business

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When business owners think about the security of their stores, they often rely on security cameras. Not only valuable as a visual deterrent, security cameras' footage may help investigators identify suspects who've broken the law on your property and help lead to an arrest. There are many places to mount security cameras inside your store. An obvious choice is around the cash register, as doing so may prove to be critical in the event of a robbery, but you also want cameras elsewhere.

28 June 2018