Are you still thinking about burglars as black-masked, striped shirt wearing vigilantes who stuff their sacks with money and escape under the cover of night? You need to think again, because while those guys might fit the robber profile of the movies, your home is vulnerable to a very different kind of burglar. Myths about burglars can keep you from making the right choices about home security, an…Read More
Have you thought of security systems as great for other people, but never considered one for yourself? Do you think you aren’t old enough, wealthy enough, or don’t live in a “dangerous” enough area? If you could predict exactly when you would need home security, you wouldn’t really need it… and a home security system is all about being prepared for the unexpected. Read on to find out j…Read More
Home Alone debuted in 1990, and more than 25 years later is still a classic story of thieves, the ingenuity of kids, and the love of family. Kevin McAllister is famously left home alone as his whole extended family takes a flight to Paris to celebrate the holidays. While Kevin basks in his newfound independence, he doesn’t realize that he is a target for two not-so-bright burglars who are eyeing…Read More
We want our homes to be safe, and most of us take some precautions to ensure that our possessions are protected. We lock our doors (or at least close them!), close our garage doors, and put bikes and other yard toys in the backyard. But is this enough to truly keep your home safe? If someone gained entry to your home today what could they gain? We will explore the most common items that are stolen…Read More
Summer is here, and the hot temperatures draw you outside and away from the home into the great outdoors. Summer is a great time for beaches, hikes, picnics, vacations, and more. While you are out enjoying the sun, you want to make sure that your home is protected. According to a 2014 study, household larceny and burglary rates increase in the warm summer months. This report showed that burglaries…Read More
When you picture your perfect vacation, you might envision a beach, or a mountaintop, or maybe an exotic island. I’m sure relaxation, good food and drinks are also in this picture! What is definitely not part of a great vacation is worrying about your home security. Wondering if you locked your doors or closed your garage can ruin a vacation, and you can spend your precious vacation days trying …Read More
Home security may be something you look past as you lock your doors at night and when you leave, but plays an incredibly important role in the protection of your home and family. Home security goes past just locking doors, and can be enhanced with an upgraded security system. It can give you the peace of mind knowing that your family and home are safe, even if you aren’t home. With Fifteen Ala…Read More
If you have been wondering if you should purchase a home security system, or update your current system, you may have asked yourself if such a system is really necessary. If you are on the fence about home security in Memphis, TN consider the following statistic: 1 out of 18 people will be the victim of a property crime in Memphis, and this includes burglary and theft in the home. This puts you an…Read More
