Use Scenes for a Smart Home way to get things done
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Use Scenes for a Smart Home way to get things done

From: Alarm.com We all have things we have to get done every day. Some small, some large, some things more important than others, but it all needs to get done. For example, the kids are tucked in bed and you want to enjoy a movie. First you have to check that the front and back…

What makes some homes more attractive to burglars than others?
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What makes some homes more attractive to burglars than others?

Original Report By: Ryan Unger (Moneyversed.com) Just thinking about someone breaking into your home and going through your belongings is horrifying. The feeling of being violated is hard to shake, even more so if something irreplaceable is stolen. Unfortunately, many people fall victim to home invasion and theft every day leaving them to wonder why…

Forest can help keep your home cool and save on energy too
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Forest can help keep your home cool and save on energy too

Forest Will Fix Your Summer “Hot Room” Problem   Your thermostat does a fantastic job of keeping a constant, comfortable temperature in the room where it is mounted (front hallway). Everywhere else in your house is a different story! The kitchen is sweltering and the bedroom is too hot to sleep. Your thermostat thinks everything…

Seniors Targeted by Scammers in Illinois!
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Seniors Targeted by Scammers in Illinois!

Across Illinois and across America, seniors are being targeted by con artists in efforts to defraud them using scare tactics. The Grandparent Scam The “Grandparent Scam” is one where you receive a call telling you your grandchild or other loved one is in trouble, either kidnapped, in jail or other danger. They require immediate money…

Protect Yourself From Hackers
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Protect Yourself From Hackers

You are only as secure as your password We live by our electronic devices. Everything about us is stored electronically. The one vulnerability is our password to all these online accounts. We have a hard-enough time remembering passwords ourselves, but hackers make it their business to dig into our history and unlock the passwords to…

Everything You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home
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Everything You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas that is emitted through burning fuels. The reason it’s so deadly is because it’s odorless, colorless and cannot be tasted. When people are exposed to it, they often don’t know until it’s too late. CO is emitted through burning wood, gas, propane and even oil from common appliances…

Apartment Security
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Home Alarm For Renters: What are Your Options

Ever since the housing market has plummeted, it’s been more and more difficult to become a homeowner. It can be tough, frustrating and downright upsetting. With homeownership declining, renting property has gotten more common and more affordable. Being a renter doesn’t give you as much freedom as homeownership does, but that doesn’t mean that you…

Secure at home with burglar alarm
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Burglar Alarms for Your Home: Everything You Need to Know

Your home is your sanctuary. It’s where you and your family build a life together. It’s the place you go when you need a break from the hustle and bustle that everyday life brings. It’s a safe space to relax and breathe. This is why it’s so important to protect against burglaries. While it is…

Tips From Security Claus – Electronic Toys
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Tips From Security Claus – Electronic Toys

It’s a magical time of year and there is nothing more precious than the look on your little one’s face when they open that special toy they have been wanting and hoping for. It is very likely that special toy is electronic and connects to the internet. Some toys include apps so your child can…