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…
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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…
5 Home Security Tips That Can Keep Your House Protected While You’re on Vacation
The holiday season is in full swing which means the time to visit out-of-state relatives is here. Unfortunately, the holidays also mean burglars are on the lookout for unoccupied homes. If your concerned your house may become a target due to your absence, consider implementing the 5 simple yet cost-effective home security tips provided below. An Overflowing Mailbox When a burglar spots a mailbox filled to the brim, they know they’ve found the perfect target. To avoid this common mistake,…
How to Protect Your Home From Identity Theft
Identity theft is a crime that leaves its marks on people. Marks like ruined credit scores, sizable debts you didn’t acquire, and even criminal charges are all possibilities when someone steals your information and uses it for their own gain. While recovery from identity theft is difficult, preventing it from happening in the first place is actually much easier. How to Protect Your Home From Identity Theft The first thing you need to do is to control your information. While…
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…
Traveling this winter? Keep your home safe when you’re away!
5 Tips to a Safe Home When Traveling First rule of Murphy’s Law: if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong while you are away. We’ll push that worrisome thought out of your mind. It is important that every traveler follow these five key steps to have a burden free time away from home. 1. Don’t post your travel plans on the web Don’t post the details of your vacation plans with the whole world. Believe it or not,…