Blog
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…
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….
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…
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,…
The Benefits of a Monitored Smoke Alarm
We have all been there. You are in the middle of cooking dinner and your ultra-sensitive smoke alarm goes off, blaring an incessant beeping into the evening. You rush to grab a chair to reach and shut off the alarm. The third time this happens, you decide that the smoke alarm is more of a nuisance than a help and you rip the batteries out in frustration and…
The Five Security Measures That Won’t Protect Your Home
When it comes to keeping your home safe, you probably do your best to ensure common sense safety tips are covered, such as locking your doors at night, keeping windows closed and locked when you’re away, and other simple tasks. For many homeowners, not only do they cover the basics, they try to think of other ways they can prevent their belongings from being stolen or keep a…
Why Go Wireless?
If you’re considering a security system, we have numerous options, so that we can cater to your desires as well as your wallet. However, we often urge our clients to consider installing a wireless security system instead of a landline system. These systems simply outperform other home security systems, providing more protection and more versatility. But the benefits of a wireless security system don’t stop there. These systems…
Summertime Home Security
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…
- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Next »