A vacation home is still a home which is why you should secure your property as well as you would your main residence. After all, crime can happen anywhere. As such, most crime is also preventable and with the proper steps you too will be able to rest well knowing your vacation home is safe and
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Congratulations- you’ve purchased a new home. You’ve successfully gotten through the tiring process of house hunting and paperwork, but home ownership is not as easy as turning your new key. It is important to ensure that your new home will be a secure and peaceful haven for you and your family. Along with unpacking your
Many people interested in security systems come to us with similar questions. While there are some questions that we are asked that are specific to a certain kind of alarm, we answer the same general questions on a daily basis. Whether you have a security system or you are still researching the possible purchase, these
Many of us assume we are doing everything possible to ensure our safety. As we at SafeTouch have seen over the years, there is almost always more that can be done to keep ourselves, our families, and our homes safe. Take the quiz below to test your safety knowledge and find out if there is more that
No one knows when a fire might break out which is why it’s important to establish fire evacuation plans with your family. Anyone who cares for the children, babysitters or nannies, and guests of your home, should be a part of these evacuation plans. Special care should be given to elderly family members, or those who have difficulty
For many students, moving into a dorm or apartment for college is their first major experience with living alone. Living alone in an apartment, or with an unknown roommate, brings up a number of security concerns. What if your new roommate isn’t trustworthy? What if they are, but they aren’t very security-conscious and have bad habits about leaving
Although there are many benefits to having an alarm system at your home or business, there are sometimes false alarms. While it can be annoying when this happens, it is simply something that comes with having an alarm system. However, there are some ways that you can minimize the occurrence of false alarms yourself. The
Everyone knows that it is far easier to make yew year’s resolutions than it is to keep them. In the case of your home, though, resolving to improve home safety is not just easier than most self-improvement resolutions, it is also incredibly beneficial in the long run. More often than not, making your home safer
The holiday season is upon us once again. It’s a time of the year for celebrations and, of course, for parties. If you decide to host a party this year, that’s great! However, it is important to ensure your guests and home is kept safe. The following tips will help keep your party safe. General
Pets are like family members. That is why it’s important to keep in mind all of the things that pose a potential threat to their health and safety. To better keep your pets from harm, use SafeTouch Security Systems when you’re not home. For everything else, please see below.