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5 Things to Ask Yourself When Looking for a Home Security Company
If you are interested in installing a home security system, one of the first things you will need to do is pick the company who will handle the installation. From door-to-door salesmen to big-box chains, there are numerous options on the market. Choosing the right team to handle your alarm system installation can feel like an overwhelming task. The good news is that here at Fifteen Alarms, we…
12 Reasons Burglars Will Target Your Home First
It’s hard to stomach the idea that your own city isn’t safe. What about your neighborhood? Your street? In Memphis, one in 17 properties out of every 1,000 will experience a crime like a burglary, theft, or damage annually — according to Neighborhood Scout. What’s more, the FBI reported in 2016 an estimated 7,919,035 property crimes in the United States. Although the nation’s property crime count has decreased…
The Top Home Security Trends to Expect in 2018
If you haven’t noticed, it’s time to take stock in how quickly home security technology is advancing. Every year, better technology that does more with less enters the market, and the consumer is flooded with options that can all help them in equal proportion. So how does one go about choosing the top home security system for their home in Memphis? At Fifteen Alarms, we want to keep…
Why Fake Security Cameras Don’t Work
It can be tempting to save money and install fake security cameras on your Memphis home. But what are you accomplishing by using fake cameras? Do you want to deter criminals from targeting your home? Although a fake security camera may make criminals think twice, they will also take measures to hide their identity, choose a different entry point, or work to discover that your system doesn’t work….
Want The Best Home Security System? Ask These 7 Questions!
It can be tough to choose the best home security system for your Memphis home. With one in 17 properties being targeted for crimes like burglary, theft, or damage, it’s imperative that you find the perfect home monitoring system to protect your family. You will want to answer questions like: Which is the best brand? Should I hire a professional installer? Are all home security systems the same?…
Five Home Security System Benefits
You and millions of other homeowners across the United States view their home as a safe haven, a castle, their personal oasis. It’s not often that you or any of the other homeowners feel uneasy about being home, alone, and with the lights off before bed. But what kind of toll does a property crime like burglary, theft, or damage do to how you feel about being home?…
Do You Shop Online? Here’s How To Deter Package Theft!
It’s relatively easy to shop online. It’s just as easy to make a purchase through an online store. Once the purchase is confirmed, however, the tough part begins: the wait. It can be excruciating to go about your life until the new gadget, piece of clothing, or car part arrives. Once your new purchase does arrive, the fun begins. You get a notification that the delivery has been…
How Smart Home Technology Can Help You This Summer
Technology is a truly incredible thing. With the advent of smart home technology, homeowners are now able to control what goes on in their homes from anywhere. Over the past few decades, home tech has improved by leaps and bounds. With easy-to-use mobile apps, you can utilize your phone to toggle lights on and off, unlock or lock your front door, change the temperature in your home, check-in…
Why Does My Home Need Security Cameras?
When it comes to a home security system, there are a few different pieces of equipment that make up the system as a whole. Some of the most important components of your home security system are the cameras. Security cameras serve a great purpose in helping to deter criminals and in keeping an eye on your property for you at all times, as well as a myriad of…
What You Need to Know This Summer About Door-to-Door Security Sales
From vacuums that are promised to be able to clean even the largest of dirt spills to cleaning solutions that will miraculously melt pesky stains away, the summer season often brings a slew of salespeople to your doorstep. While some of these salesmen are offering quality products, many are simply hawking their wares to whoever will fall for their sales spiel. When it comes to home security systems,…