Most Illinois homeowners understand that home security systems protect them from the financial loss and emotional devastation that occurs when an intruder breaks into their home. However, fewer are aware of the life and safety services that an Illinois home security company like Security Doctors can provide. The following are just some of those services: Carbon monoxide detection: Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and deadly. People are usually unaware of its presence until it is too late. With a carbon…
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Chicago Home Security Systems: Don’t Become a Statistic
Chicago made national news in 2014 for its rising number of murders and other violent crimes. According to the Chicago Tribune, 388 people died due to handgun violence and another 2,231 were wounded. The city and many of its surrounding suburbs also saw a high number of property and drug crimes. While being the victim of any crime is devastating, it is especially traumatic when someone assaults you or steals from you in your own home. People who have experienced…
Chicago Home Security Can Help Protect People from Rising Crime
By now, you’ve probably heard about what happened to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s son and the rash of break-ins taking place throughout Cook County. In the last few months alone, the police were called to investigate crimes in Elgin, Park Ridge and Darien. So by the headlines, it seems that one can’t be too careful these days, especially when it comes to Chicago home security and personal safety. To their credit, local police departments and public works staff have been ardently…
Using Home Security to Get Insurance Discounts
Becoming a homeowner is considered a great achievement in most societies. Indeed, it takes a lot of financial stability to be able to make periodical mortgage payments for the next few decades. Besides that, there is the cost of insurance, which is sometimes pointed as one of the main barriers to homeownership. However, what many people forget to take into account is that there exist various ways to cut insurance premiums such as by installing a home security system. This…
Protect Your Investment with a Business Security Alarm System
You worked hard to achieve the success you have, and there is nothing that you would not do to protect your investment. Many business owners put off getting a good security system until it is too late. Their business is broken into and important merchandise and documents are stolen. However, it is essential for business owners to realize that protecting a business with a good security system should be first priority. 24/7 Business Protection Utilize 24hr protection 7 days a…
Plan a Festive Holiday with Home Security Protection
The holiday season for many people means visiting friends and family. However, being away from the home for so many hours out of the day gives burglars the perfect time to break-in. Unfortunately, there are many homes that are burglarized during this time of the year. It is important to take steps now to protect valuables and family members. Lock up Valuables It does not matter whether you are home or away, take time to lock windows and doors, even…
Top Reasons to Consider a Home Security System
Many homeowners have considered adding a home security system to their home at one point or another due to the peace of mind that this extra layer of security can bring. However, many individuals do not follow through with having a security system installed because they do not know very much about these systems, and they do not know if it will be beneficial for their family to have one installed. Here are just a few of the many benefits…
Selling Your House? Use These Top Safety Tips!
Selling a house is an exciting moment. However, opening your home to potential buyers might also give way to potential dangers. Here are our top five safety tips when selling your home or showing it for rent. 1. Schedule Meetings, Not Open Houses If you are selling your home on your own, the safest way to showcase your home is with individual meetings. Open houses can give thieves an opportunity to steal if you become distracted by too many visitors….
Day or Night? Which Is Safer?
Intrusions and burglaries happen in every state, city, and suburb. And they happen every day. In order to protect your property, it is important to understand when you are most vulnerable. So, what time of the day do more burglaries occur, during the day or night? The answer might surprise you. When most people think of a home invasion they envision someone wearing all black, snaking around under the cover of night. We even feel more vulnerable in the dark…
How Affordable is Home Security?
Home security systems sometimes have a reputation for being both complicated to understand and having expensive costs and fees. However, an affordable home security system with 24-hour monitoring from Security Doctors can actually provide you with several financial benefits. Of course, knowing your family and property are safe at all times is priceless, but did you know with a new Security Doctors alarm system you are also eligible for a discount on your home insurance premiums that can help offset…