Quantcast
Channel: home maintenance – Home Security Matters
Browsing all 48 articles
Browse latest View live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

What You Didn’t Know About Severe Weather Survival

The sky starts to darken. Clouds are moving faster. Thunder begins to rumble and soon lightning is streaking across the sky. Severe weather is an all too common—and sometimes frightening—occurrence....

View Article



Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

5 Things to Remember About Security System Maintenance

Having a home alarm system gives millions of us peace of mind that our homes are safe and secure whether we are at home or away. Like all home appliances they require occasional maintenance to make...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

What Powers My Alarm System?

As a Customer Service Representative for Protection 1, I receive many questions from customers on how their alarm system is powered. I would like to take this opportunity to share my knowledge and...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

A Look Into the History of Home Security

With modern alarm systems, if a burglar makes way into your home or business a motion detector can be used to alert you and your monitoring center of the intrusion. This is what we now refer to as an...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Did You Know You Could Get an Insurance Discount with a P1 System?

Did you know you may qualify for insurance discounts by installing a Protection 1 home security system? Insurance companies are well aware of the difference a security system can make on keeping your...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Pleasant Dreams From Protection 1

Safety and Security, that’s what we do. Peace of mind, that’s what we provide. However, we do more than just provide these things; we provide it pleasantly and conveniently. As a company, we know there...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

How To Prevent A False Alarm

False alarms can be caused by a number of things such as unlocked/loose doors, open windows, wandering pets or user error/equipment malfunction.  Family members or visitors entering the home, unaware...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Childproofing your Home Office

Having a home office is a convenient luxury, and there are many perks of having a workplace in your own home. However, as the name ‘home office’ implies, there are areas of your home life that spill...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Busting Myths: The Real Security Scoop – Part 1

What do you think of when you think of “home security”? Do you envision an armed guard? Do you see a home shuttered in steel plates and ready for a zombie apocalypse? There are so many myths about what...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Stacy Greenberg’s Safety Secrets: Why I Switched to Protection 1

Before I switched to Protection 1, I was happy with my local alarm company. Everything was satisfactory, I suppose. But when I saw what P1 could do for my family, to be honest, I was floored! I mean,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

DIY Projects Can Make Your Home Much More Energy-Efficient

These winter months just don’t seem to be ending! This time of year ends up being a big drain on your wallet, what with electricity and gas bills thanks to short days and cold houses. However, there...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Stacy Greenberg’s Safety Secrets: Why Security is Important

When I think about what makes security important to me, really it’s all about comfort. I have two kids, our family travels a lot; I need to make sure everyone is safe and okay. Some might think I’m a...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Upgrading Your Security System

Many people who have older security systems may ask, “Why would I want to upgrade my system?” There are several reasons to upgrade. Our newest system with Alarm.com has many great features to make your...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Stacy Greenberg’s Safety Secrets: How Video Cameras Enhance a Home Security...

I didn’t expect this: my video cameras changed everything. Just having access to the videos adds a dimension of convenience to my security and lets me go the extra mile in keeping an eye on things....

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Post Purchase Dissonance

Even before I was teaching seminars on couponing, I was always shopping for deals. I’m sure some of that desire stems from my degree in retail merchandising, but really, who doesn’t love to save money?...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

You Get What You Pay For

I love to shop…in fact, my undergrad is in retail merchandising which, in my mind, makes me a professional shopper! No shopping venue is off limits. I like high end department stores, discount...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Bond On A Budget – Low Cost Security Techniques

Retina scanners? Self-destructing messages? Auto-defense turrets? It all sounds pretty awesome, but MI6 can’t turn just ANYONE into James Bond! Can you really be James Bond on a budget? Maybe… Try some...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

How To Keep Your Home Organized

These days we are all very busy and life moves at a pretty fast pace. If you let your house get out of control (which can happen quickly), it will become an overwhelming task to get it back into shape....

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Stacy Greenberg’s Safety Secrets: How to Travel Smart

One important thing that I’ve realized over the years is that traveling with kids is different than traveling by yourself. It’s important to be prepared with things like a travel sized cleaning kit,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Busting Myths: The Real Security Scoop (Part 2)

This continues our two-part blog series on busting common security myths! You can find Part 1 here. “My pets will set off my alarms!” Modern motion sensors can be easily calibrated to avoid your...

View Article
Browsing all 48 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images