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Promote Home Security With A Babysitter

  As a parent, you already know how important it is to have a trusted nanny or babysitter that you can call anytime. But apart from finding someone you can trust, you will also need to get a nanny who … Continue reading

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Lockitron: A Keyless Entry App

  With the number of apps available, it is good to know that some of these apps are being used for the welfare of home safety and security. One of these apps being used today is Lockitron, a keyless entry … Continue reading

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Drones for Home Security Announced by Japanese Firm

  Over the past few years, home security has been given a major makeover. One of the biggest advancements given to keeping the home safe has always been home monitoring systems through the use of smartphones. As 2012 draws itself … Continue reading

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Remote Surveillance App Helps Homeowners Keep An Eye on Their Home While They’re Away

No matter where you live in, crime will always be a large issue. And with the rising crime rates, it is important to know how best to protect yourself at all time. Wherever you go, there is always a threat … Continue reading

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Prepare Your Home for the Fall Season

Everyone talks about preparing your house for winter, but what about the autumn season? Here are five specific areas of your home (from this CNN Money article – with our added perspective) that you should check over before the leaves … Continue reading

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Pet Safety In Your Home

We all worry about keeping our families safe – from burglary, fires, carbon monoxide, dangerous object etc. – but what about those other members of our family: our pets. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when … Continue reading

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My Carbon Monoxide Detector is going off – Now what?

Most of us know exactly what to do when we hear the fire alarm start to ring – evacuate or somehow get that popcorn/burning dinner off the stove and out the door! Most homes now also have carbon monoxide (CO) … Continue reading

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Theft-Proof Car [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Securing Your Child’s Playroom

When starting (or continuing) your family, your children’s safety becomes a major priority in your life. Here are some safety tips for securing your baby or toddler’s playroom: – Insert plastic outlet covers in all outlets, especially at ground level. … Continue reading

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New Home Security Technology Uses Radio Signals To Detect Intruders

Today popular technology blog, TechCrunch shared an interesting article about a new home security and monitoring system that’s entirely based on radio signals. This new technology is being produced by Japan’s National Institue of Information Communications Technology, the NICT. They … Continue reading

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