Using Home Automation to Help Your Child in School
The end of the school year is quickly approaching, but your children still have some time to improve their grades and show their teachers the performance they’re capable of. You may not have thought about your home automated system as something that could help enhance your child’s academic performance, but it can. Here are ways […]
How to Stay Safe When Your Partner Leaves
Living with a significant other can provide a tremendous sense of security. Not only do you have somebody else in the house, but it’s somebody who cares a lot about you and would probably do anything to protect your safety. And since burglars target empty homes, when […]
11 Home Safety Tips for New Parents
There is so much to think about when becoming first-time parents. The shopping list is enormous and the must-read books are never ending. It’s easy to overlook the ground on which you stand—literally. Before having children, people are so used to having their home a certain way. To adults, a home isn’t full of hazards—it’s […]
How to Take Care of Your Family Heirlooms
In the event of a fire or robbery, most things can be replaced. You liked your wardrobe and your furniture, but chances are, they weren’t one of a kind. Even if you personally damage these items, you can typically replace them. But there are some things, like photos and family heirlooms, that are irreplaceable. If […]
Does Your Smoke Detector Keep Having False Alarms? Here’s Why
The moment your smoke detector sounds is a terrifying moment. You jump up, wondering if you need to grab your children, your precious photos, your pet and run out the door. This is a moment you don’t want to experience more than you have to (and hopefully not at all). But if you have a […]
Setting the Valentine’s Day Mood with Your Home Security System
People often see their home automated system solely as a tool to promote their safety, but it’s a powerhouse system capable of much more. While it can certainly help you lock doors and monitor surveillance cameras, it can also help you control plenty of other appliances just for your enjoyment. This Valentine’s Day is the […]
How to Recover Your Stolen Items After a Break-In
Having your belongings stolen leads to a feeling of vulnerability and violation. These items have memories. Perhaps you spent hard-earned money on them, or they were gifted to you as a child and have spent more time in your possession than anywhere else. And now they’re in the hands of someone who just sees your items as […]
8 Safety Tips for Living in Apartments with Pets
We all wish we could give our dogs a big house with an even bigger yard, but for some of us, that isn’t a possibility (at least not yet). On top of that, apartment buildings can be a bit chaotic. And, since your pet doesn’t have as much room to roam as he would in […]
How to Protect Your Surveillance Cameras
Surveillance cameras can be invaluable in the event of a break-in, accident or theft in your home. But your surveillance cameras can only be of help if you take care of them. Should someone tamper with or disable them, or should a severe storm take them out, all of your important footage could be […]
Is Your Airbnb Safe? Here’s How to Tell
With the cold weather and hazardous conditions, you may be craving a weekend getaway to a beach-side home or little house on the lake. There’s nothing like staying in a real home when you want a cozy vacation, so you’ll probably turn to AirBnb. The hosts on AirBnb need to make an income, and in order to […]
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