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Technology has introduced home security innovations that you couldn't have imagined a decade earlier. Today, you can monitor your home from the office through video feeds sent to your laptop or smartphone. You can set up a monitoring service that automatically alerts authorities in the event of breach or emergency events. New...
Guide to Burglar-Proofing Your Windows
17 Dec 2017
In terms of security, most homeowners do not pay as much attention to windows as they do with doors. But windows are vulnerable to intrusions, being one of the most common entry points of burglars. Statistics reveal that 23% of burglars enter a home through the first-floor window, the second most common entry point after the ...
DSC PowerSeries VS. PowerSeries NEO
07 Dec 2017
DSC is currently producing two generations of their PowerSeries hardwired hybrid alarm systems. The older generation is the PowerSeries 1616, 1832, and 1864 alarm panels and related components. The newer generation is the PowerSeries NEO 2016, 2032, 2064, and 2128 alarm panels and related components. For simplicity moving fo...
Do you need alarm monitoring service for your home? The FBI reported that about 7.9 million property crimes were recorded in the US in 2016. About 71.2 percent of all crimes against property was attributed to larceny-theft, 19.1 percent to burglary, and 9.7 percent to motor vehicle theft. Although property crimes dropped 1.3 ...
We get a lot of customers that want to put a keypad in a location that doesn’t have one and doesn’t have any wires going there. A lot of alarm systems are pretty limited on choices for adding wireless keypads. And often they need to put on a new transceiver module which can be troublesome. One major benefit of DSC’s NEO is th...
Contrary to what most people think, burglary doesn’t have to involve theft. Simply illegally entering or attempting to enter a residence constitutes burglary, based on the definition used by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Statistically, a burglar in your home is likely to steal something, but they could also attack or do o...
A home security system is a non-negotiable these days. Times have indeed become more dangerous and criminals more aggressive and cunning.Fortunately, there are ways to protect your home and your loved ones. A reliable alarm system deters criminals and gives homeowners peace of mind. An investigative report covering convicted ...
By some standards, home safety and security do not come cheap. But who can afford to lose the people and things that matter? It is downright wrong to even debate on the importance of securing your home. Keeping your family safe outweighs any cost and should be a priority at all times. Remember that crimes and emergencies do n...
In late August, Hurricane Harvey made headlines as the strongest storm to make landfall in the US since Charley in 2004; it meandered for days, dumping between 40 and 52 inches of rain in southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. Shortly after, Florida was hit by Hurricane Irma, the strongest Atlantic basin hurricane ever reco...
Door Check-up! A Simple System for Ensuring Your Home Security
The front door is a home’s first line of defense. It needs to be sturdy, secure, and strong. Unfortunately, it is also a burglar’s favorite point of entry. Your security, their opportunity. A survey by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors fou...
Criminals these days are smart—they know various techniques to break into a house. They’re so clever that they cause around an average of $2,000 in property loss per incident.
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Of course, you don’t want to lose your hard-earned properties to the bad guys. The best way to outsmart burglar...
Guide To Replacing Your Honeywell Alarm Battery
14 Aug 2017
Security is a top concern these days, making it a profitable industry too. When times have become more dangerous, people cannot take chances. This is why home and business owners invest in security systems that are helpful in preventing burglary and other emergencies.
Honeywell, the leading global manufacturer of security sol...