Natural disasters are just that: disasters. So many things can go wrong, therefore it’s best to be prepared. With hurricane season now in full swing, it’s important to know how to prepare for severe weather and storms, and how to best equip your home with the proper security measures when facing Mother Nature. The
Moving is a lot of things — it’s exciting, tedious, and exhausting all at once. It’s easy to become absorbed in packing, unpacking, and organizing while neglecting home security measures or forgetting about them entirely. According to the FBI, burglaries (that is a breaking and entering that doesn’t involve the use of force against a
Whether you are the one getting married or the person attending a wedding, consider safety when thinking about wedding gifts. If you are the couple getting married, your wedding registry is a great opportunity to ask friends and family to invest in your security through new smart technology. If you are the gift giver, consider
With travel opening back up after COVID-19, many homeowners are taking the opportunity to get out and travel. Vacations are a much-needed break from the last year, but before you go, make sure you leave your home safe and secure. Here are some tips as you pack up. Safety Inside Your Home Unplug any non-essential
No matter where you live, you want to keep your family and home safe from criminals. A good place to start is by helping to prevent crime in your neighborhood. Here are five ways that you can help make your neighborhood a safe place to live. #1. Get to Know Your Neighbors and Neighborhood Today,
Tax season can be stressful, but sometimes, all the hassle brings you good news: Tax returns can make all that anxiety worthwhile. While you check your withholdings for next year’s tax slog, start daydreaming about what to do with this year’s windfall. This tax season could be a terrific time to consider an upgrade to
While most homeowners use their landscaping for aesthetic and privacy purposes, it is also an overlooked way to increase your home security. It’s easier to deter would-be burglars than it may sound. Burglars look for an easy target. By making their job even the slightest bit more difficult, you exponentially decrease the likelihood of your
While Florida’s winters remain mild when compared to other parts of the country, we still need to perform seasonal due diligence around the house. This usually means checking the seals around our windows and doors and changing the filters in our furnaces. It also means taking a few additional steps when it comes to home
As with any hot topic, home security has generated a collection of facts and myths that are sometimes fascinating, sometimes hysterical, and sometimes outright dangerous. Learning what’s fact and what’s fiction can help prevent home invasions and heartache for your family.
Holiday vacations take us to interesting locales and reunite us with our friends and family, giving us the chance to create new memories that will last forever. They also leave us with the dilemma of how to handle an empty home while we are gone. You can take a few simple steps to increase your
