The Memorial Day “Common-Sense” Safety Guide
Posted May 8th, 2012 by kevinThe unofficial start to summer is here with Memorial Day right around the corner. It’s that time of year for the long awaited warm weather, barbeque rituals, swimming, and that much needed vacation you have been planning to take. Memorial Day is one of those days that give you a taste of summer, and it’s a day for families and friends to get together. With warmer weather upon us, it also brings up some safety precautions to keep in mind.
Guest Post - What Makes A Great Deadbolt Lock
Posted May 3rd, 2012 by Guest
Deadbolts locks are a simple and very effective tool to deter burglary and keep your family safe. But - you’ll find that not every deadbolt is as effective as another. Your last resort is having a burglar trigger your home security system, but defense starts at your front door.
How to choose?
With many lock options crowding the market, the first thing you need to look for is general lock sturdiness, how well it will hold up to an attempted intrusion, or deter potential intruders just from being installed on your door. You can address this sturdiness simply by choosing a lock that’s received a designation of Grade 1 or ANSI. A lock with this classification means that it cannot be picked or pried, broken, drilled, or hammered easily.
Home Security Landscaping - Nature's Home Security System
Posted April 30th, 2012 by kevin
Did you know that your landscaping choices can contribute to a burglary? When people think of home security, what usually comes to mind is burglar alarms, deadbolts, and fortified door frames. No one ever thinks about the back yard (or the lawn that hasn’t been mowed in weeks). However, all these things have a lot to do with your home’s security.
Burglars are always looking for an “easy score,” so when they pick a home it’s not done at random. Burglars are very picky, and believe it or not, the landscaping of a home is a determining factor. Regrettably, not all homes are burglar-resistant, but the landscaping of your home could defend your home from a possible intruder. The less you make your home look like a vulnerable target, the safer you are.
Distraction Burglaries on the Rise – Protect Yourself With These 5 Tips
Posted April 20th, 2012 by kevin
Burglars are always finding new tricks and methods when it comes to burglarizing a home. One of the newest and trendiest is the “distraction” burglary. It’s a con game really. Distraction burglary is where a “visitor” comes to your home, tells you some lie to swindle their way into your home, or creates a ruse to distract the victim so an accomplice can slip in, which is the most common method. The most frequent target for these distraction burglaries are the elderly and vulnerable.
Police report that with spring here in bloom, more and more of these crimes will occur. A distraction burglary involves witty manipulation, and if you don’t know the signs, you may fall victim to this type of crime, even if you have burglar alarm in place. Here is some information and tips to help you be aware of someone attempting a distraction burglary.
Guest Post - Home Renovations that Add to Security
Posted April 16th, 2012 by Guest
In this day and age, it’s more important than ever to take precautions to keep your home and family safe from harm’s way. If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, why not consider renovating with a few extra safety features in mind? Take a look at these 5 renovations that can help keep your home secure.
5 Useful ways to Improve Your Home's "Social" Security
Posted April 9th, 2012 by kevin
Did you ever think that your social media activity could jeopardize your home’s safety? The answer might be “yes” according to a recent study. Expert criminals revealed using social media updates to determine when to rob a home. Keep that in mind the next time you think about Tweeting your whereabouts or vacation plans, because someone might be waiting for that next “status update.”
Guest Post - Peace of Mind Three Years Later
Posted April 2nd, 2012 by Guest
Just over three years ago, on a Thursday morning in March, my husband and I were rushing through our normal routine to get ourselves out the door. He was going to a concert that night, and I was heading to a friend’s house for dinner. Around 9 pm I started my 10-minute trek on foot back home.
When I arrived home I was unlocking the door and noticed a dim light inside. We must have left one on, I thought. As I entered, the small television in our living room was gone. As I turned my head further I saw the storage ottoman where I house all my camera equipment. It was on the couch, tipped over and empty.
Don’t Miss Out on SimpliSafe2's All New Features
Posted March 29th, 2012 by MelinaWe’ve already covered the cool new remote control features of the new SimpliSafe2 here. So what else is new?
Massive 41 Sensor Capacity
The original SimpliSafe has a maximum capacity of 26 wireless sensors that it can support. We heard from many of you that you wanted more, more, more! You told us that you wanted to get more Entry Sensors for all your first floor windows. The new SimpliSafe2 gives you the room to add all the sensors you could ever want.
SimpliSafe2—Complete Control at your Fingertips
Posted March 29th, 2012 by MelinaYou can control the new SimpliSafe2 Base Station settings online, when you subscribe to our new no-contract plan: 24/7 Total Monitoring Plan + Online Command. For just $24.99/month you’ll have remote control of your security system from anywhere in the world. All you need is internet access (upgrading to the new service plan is entirely optional).
You’re Invited to Upgrade to the all new SimpliSafe 2
Posted March 29th, 2012 by Melina
For a limited time, SimpliSafe customers have exclusive access to the new SimpliSafe2. All customers interested in upgrading to the new SimpliSafe2 Base Station platform can redeem their $100 upgrade offer online. Upgrading is completely optional. We will still be selling, supporting and servicing our original system.