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smart phone facing smart lock to unlock front door
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So…What Happens If Smart Lock Battery Dies? Smart Home Tips.
Up until recently, home security was low-tech. If you were particularly careful, just a standard keyed lock on your door, and possibly a deadbolt. But those days are long gone. Nowadays, you can upgrade your home’s security with all sorts of high-tech gadgets, including smart locks. As someone just dipping their toes into the world of smart locks, you
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a street view of a home lit up with different outdoor lighting options
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Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Safer Home
Making a home safe is always the top priority for any homeowner. Criminals always look for easy targets, and a home in the dark is like a magnet for intruders. One way to achieve home safety is by investing in outdoor lighting. While outdoor lighting alone may not deter a determined intruder, combining it with other tactics will improve
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A close-up of door locks on an open door.
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When Is the Best Time To Change Door Lock at Home?
We all know how crucial it is to keep our homes safe and secure. One way to achieve this is by having secure door locks, which are crucial to any home’s security. While door locks may not stop a determined burglar, they will deter most opportunistic thieves. It will also give you peace of mind when you leave your
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Hallway view of the front door to an apartment building with a gold number 9 on it.
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Home Security for Renters: What Are the Options?
Renting a home will always have some level of worry when it comes to your safety and security. Thankfully, though, there are more ways for you to protect your home that aren’t so expensive. With the right security package, you may never be too concerned about the safety of your home. Home security for renters is essential to providing peace of
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a hand pressing buttons on a home seucrity system
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Do I Need a Home Security System? A Benefits Breakdown
It is very common to find yourself on the fence about getting a home security system. This is especially true if you have never experienced a break-in or burglary before. You may be asking, do I need a home security system? Installing one can cost money, and then you pay a monthly monitoring fee on top of that. As such,
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What Are the Top Ways to Protect Your Home if it’s a Rental?
Owners of rental properties have to do more than just provide a roof over their tenants’ heads. They have to ensure their tenants are provided with a safe and secure home! Whether it be for only one night or several years, it’s important for every rental homeowner. But how do you protect your home as well as your rental
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a security sign in the front yard of someone's home to keep burglars away
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Home Security Yard Sign: Do They Actually Help Protect Your Home?
As you drive around, you’ve probably noticed home security yard signs in people’s yards and stickers on their windows. Your first thought might be that the company is advertising through their security yard sign. However, they may have more weight to the sign than that. So, let’s discuss if these signs help protect your home. Burglary Statistics According to the
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The 5 Safest Cities In America For 2021
A lot goes into deciding where you want to live. You want somewhere with a strong economy, lots to do and with a climate you enjoy. But perhaps the most important consideration to make is to move to one of the safest cities in America. While even those in safe places should still be okay with paying the cost
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