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Keep Your Pets Safe While You’re Away

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For most pet owners, their animals are extremely important parts of their lives. While it is easy to take care of Fluffy and Rover while your home, what happens when you’re at work, or just away from home?

Thankfully, there are several things you can do to help protect your furry friends while you are away.

Install a home security system. You need to make sure to choose one that includes video surveillance, as well as remote video access. This will allow you to check on your pets from any smartphone, tablet, computer or another Internet-enabled […]

Tips that can Help Protect Your Home from Theft

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Home Security

If you are like many people, you may believe that your home isn’t going to be targeted by burglars. However, according to crime statistics from the FBI, approximately one in every 36 homes gets broken into every year. This results in property loss of up to $2,200. When you get to know the mind of a thief a bit better, it can be invaluable information to help protect your home and prevent you from becoming the victim of a property crime.

Most Home Burglaries Take Place During the Day
Many believe burglars prefer the cover of […]

Common Causes of Home Fires

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Home Security

According to information from the National Fire Protection Association, there are more than 300,000 house fires in the United States every single year. House fires result in thousands of deaths, as well as billions of dollars in property damage. With these shocking statistics in mind, there is no question that you need to make protecting your home from a household fire a top priority.

One of the first things you can do is to get to know some of the leading causes of house fires. When you know what causes these problems, you are already a step closer to […]

Protect Your Four-Legged Friends: Home Security and Safety for Your Pets

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Home Security

By now, you understand how important it is to have multiple layers of security in place for your home and family. In most cases, these extra layers extend past sensors for glass breaking and motion detection.

There are some people who may have an additional layer of security they haven’t even thought about – their dog. It doesn’t matter what kind of dog, or how big or small they may be – their presence alone is enough to scare off many burglars.

However, as effective as dogs are, they aren’t a substitute for a quality security system. There are […]