How To Keep Your Home or Business Safe During Summer Vacations
Warmer weather is almost here. As such, everyone knows it's a time when people typically go on vacations. Criminals do, too! In fact, they view this well-traveled season as an opportunity to bring unwanted surprises upon individuals and families just wanting to enjoy their summer vacations.. Here are some tips [...]
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 [...]
Choosing the Right Commercial Door
A door is a door, right? Not when it comes to security. This is especially true for commercial business owners who have to think about their property, their employees, their customers and their personal safety. Doors are how people enter your business, after all. You want to ensure the right [...]
5 Security Improvements Inspired By Movies
Would you like some peace of mind with your popcorn? When it comes to security improvements, inspiration can be found at the cinema. Let’s take a look at a few movies out there that can actually give you some great ideas for improving the security of your home, business or [...]
Locksmiths in DFW: A Guide for New Residents
If you've recently moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area like many have over the past year, you might not have a dependable list of service providers just yet. When it comes to locksmiths and security, you'll be happy to know that there is likely an A-1 Locksmith store near you. [...]
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 [...]
The Security Risks of Posting Certain Information Online
Have you ever posted on social media that you're going on a vacation? It might seem like an innocent act, but it can actually attract burglars by letting them know you won't be at home. It’s just one of the security risks that can pop up when you post certain [...]
5 Security-Related Tax Breaks You Should Know about
As we approach the end of the year, there is still time to get valuable tax breaks related to the security of your home, home office or business. The main problem is that many people aren’t aware of these tax breaks and don’t take advantage of them. Do you qualify [...]
Why Security Camera Systems Are Important for Landlords
The definition of “landlord” has expanded significantly in recent years. What was once a term reserved for apartment owners or people renting out a guest room now applies to property managers, real estate pros and people who rent out their vacation home on sites like airbnb. While the term has [...]
4 Ways to Make Your Garage Safer
Did you know that your garage door is one of the most vulnerable places in your home? We've covered how to make the door itself more secure on this blog in the past, but we’re only getting started. There’s a lot more to your garage than the door and it [...]
