Have you ever really stopped to consider how dangerous your kitchen is? I'm talking in general, to everyone in your house, and not just your smaller children.
Whenever you leave home for an extended period of time, one of the first items of business should be to arrange someone to take care of your yard, summer and winter.
I read today that Hollywood stars, John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston are expecting their third child together later this year. As a new dad myself, having an infant in the house has totally changed my perspective on home security.
The internet has made the world a smaller place, and frequently traveling for business purposes is just part of the landscape. Unfortunately, this means a lot of homes are left vulnerable to burglars.
Keep you and your loved ones safe with a home security system.
Crime is real, and break-ins affect countless American families every year. Whether you live in a gated community or in a high-rise condo downtown, your home could always stand to be safer.
Home security systems are a necessity for you and your family's safety these days.
With the holidays quickly approaching, cases of home invasion are on the rise. With the economy being at a low, predictions are that home invasions will be even higher this year than in years past.
With media coverage airing footage of some of the daunting acts that occur on school properties around the nation, it is often a frightening task sending our kids off to school with the hopes that they will be well protected.
Statistics show that the average American has to memorize thirteen passwords in order to get into their email, computer, bank accounts, and even some cars! Why on earth would we want to add to this list when entering our home?
Having a family code word could help protect your kids from predators. You can never be too cautious when it comes to your children's safety.
Could martial arts and self-defense provide adequate protection to home owners in the event of a break in?
Believe it or not, it's illegal to set dangerous traps in your home that could kill or seriously injure an intruder. There have even been cases where a homeowner was sued by an injured burglar!
It may sound obvious to those who own a home alarm system, but one of the easiest ways to protect your home is to lock your doors and windows.
Shouldn't your home be as secure as your car? It is interesting that so many people have alarm systems for their cars, yet forego a quality security system in their house.
When considering a home security system, it’s important to keep the safety of your family in mind. In addition to your spouse and children, there are members of your family that should never be overlooked – your pets.
Home alarm systems featuring 2-way voice service offer a fast, efficient communication solution during emergencies. If you suspect a burglary in progress, have experienced an immobilizing fall, or need emergency assistance for any reason – help is available 24 hours a day.
According to a leading consumer safety organization, approximately 2,000 children between 1 and 14 years of age die annually due to home accidents. More than 3 million children are injured in the home each year. Most of these incidents take place during the summer, when children are home from school and parents are at work.
ATM users, beware! Despite your efforts to be careful with bank account information during ATM transactions, tech-savvy criminals can still victimize you with skimmers. Instead of accosting you during a withdrawal, thieves may access your account using portable electronic devices called skimmers.
Providing a convenient service to consumers, ATMs allow for the withdrawal of funds anytime, day or night. The unsupervised, public nature of ATMs has the tendency to attract robbers looking for an easy target. The average loss from an ATM robbery is between $100 and $200, according to figures provided by the U.S. Department of Justice. In addition, approximately 15% of robbery victims are injured in the process.
With law enforcement officials nationwide predicting a rise in crime because of the economic recession, the average home owner needs to be ever more vigilant on protection of their home. Along with the wise addition of an ADT home security system and placing stickers and signs around the exterior of the home, there are a few simple tips that home owners can follow to help reduce the possibility of being a target.
With the ever growing economic recession looming over people, crime is expected to be on the rise in the seeable future. Recommendations have been issued by ADT to protect small businesses, which are at the greatest risk. Thirty percent of small business failure is attributed to burglary, robbery, shoplifting and fraud, according to The National Sheriff’s Association. Small businesses are particularly at risk because of the small number of staff necessary, and their often late hours. This potentially provides easier access to valuable merchandise.