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4 Benefits of Regular Home Security Walkthroughs

Most homeowners are accustomed to performing regular maintenance tasks on their home’s most important components. Air filters are one example. These should be replaced every three months or so and the air filters themselves can vary greatly in quality. Makes sense, right? Well, in a way, your home’s security level [...]

Planning Vacations With Home Security in Mind

Inflation is up. Political parties are divided. There is something to be offended about at every turn. Put simply, we could all use a vacation! Unfortunately, if something happens to your home while you’re away, you’ll be even more stressed than when you left.  If you're planning any trips this [...]

10 Dallas Crime Statistics That May Surprise You

In general, the higher the population, the more incidents of crime occur. In light of North Texas' population boom the past few years, this is more relevant than ever for Dallas-Fort Worth residents. What does crime look like in DFW these days? Is it time to upgrade your home security [...]

5 Spooky Home Security Situations To Avoid

This time of year, many people are worried about children covered in sheets making ghost sounds or jump scares in movies. However, many homeowners are spooked by the thought of legitimately scary home security situations like burglaries, vandalism and worse. Fortunately, knowledge is one of the best forms of prevention. [...]

Security Systems 101

Not a security system expert? You're not alone. Unless you have the proper training and expertise, it can be almost impossible to tell one component from another—much less set up and maintain an entire security system for your home or business.  You’re good at what you do and we’re good [...]

Are Phones Good or Bad for Security?

Technology. It can make our lives easier while at the same time drive us insane when it doesn’t work properly. And no piece of technology is more prevalent in our lives than the smartphone. In fact, 83 percent of the population uses smartphones!  This can be a good thing and [...]

September 28, 2022|Categories: Home Security|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Locked Out? Here’s the Biggest Reason Why You Shouldn’t Attempt a DIY Re-Entry

You might not think about it at the moment, but trying to get back into your home after being locked out can put you in a dangerous situation. In fact, your property and safety are potentially at risk if you don’t call a professional locksmith or other service to handle [...]

Home Security Checklist: How To Know Your House Is Secure

When it comes to home security, there are certain areas anyone can miss. Then there are areas we shouldn’t miss, but we still do. Either way, these are blind spots that can’t be addressed unless you look for them. To give you ultimate peace of mind and ensure your house [...]

How To Improve Home Security in 2022

If there's one thing 2021 taught us, it's that you can't predict anything. That being said, those who are prepared are usually the ones who adjust to the unpredictable the best.  This is especially true when it comes to your home and protecting your precious belongings. Let's use this calendar [...]

December 28, 2021|Categories: Home Security|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

6 Security Tips for Selling a Home

You make sure your home is safe and sound when you're living in it. That's to be expected. But what about when you sell your home? You still need to protect it (and any belongings still inside). Summer is one of the most popular times for relocations and travel, so [...]