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  • Category: Security
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How to Prevent Flooding in Home: Tools + Tips
Floods can happen anywhere. So, as a homeowner, you must be prepared with knowledge of how to prevent flooding in home. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a flood of an inch of water can cost you over $25,000 in losses. Flash floods and natural disasters are not the only things that can cause flooding in your home. Leaky pipes,
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  • Category: Security
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Entryway Ideas for a Safe and Secure Home
The modern home can sometimes be unsafe, with burglaries occurring every 30 seconds and accounting for about 16 percent of all property crimes. These numbers translate to 3,000 incidents in a day. FBI statistics also indicate that most burglaries occur through forcible entries. However, there are also many reported unlawful entries and attempted forcible entries. Criminals can kick down the door, use
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an upclose image of a frozen and burst pipe with snow on it
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How to Spot Frozen Pipes with a Water Leak Detector
Plumbing is a subtle yet crucial installation that makes the functioning of a house flawless. The easiest to spot plumbing components when you enter a house are faucets. However, there is an intricate plumbing system underneath that delivers water to the taps and takes it away into the draining system. This system has to be well maintained. One of the
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  • Category: Security
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Everything You Should Know About a Cellular Security Camera
Cellular security cameras meet several challenges in creating robust security. Some areas are not a good match for either wired or wireless security cameras. Outbuildings, large properties, RVs, boats, and similar situations create unique challenges for video. They are often too far from the home for wires or Wi-Fi to reach. Power may not be available. Here, a cellular
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Video Loss on Security Camera: Troubleshooting and Solutions
Video cameras in your security system help keep you safe. Sometimes their mere presence can deter crime, but to be truly effective, they need to be functioning. Video loss on security camera footage is a common issue for CCTV systems. Discovering video loss may occur when the live feed drops or goes fuzzy. Reviewing past footage, there may be clips
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Is Online Shopping Safe? What Consumers Need to Know.
There are many reasons to love online shopping, like the convenience and a wide selection of products. But is online shopping safe? Online shopping is an increasingly popular way of purchasing goods, but it’s not always secure. You only need to know how to shop wisely. Shopping online can make you a victim of data breaches, identity theft, fake online
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A blue house has a blue pickup truck parked on the driveway.
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  • Category: Security
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The Best No Drill Home Security Equipment For Your Home
When you move into a new home, whether as a homeowner or renter, you may not want to mess up your walls. They provide that seamless, decorator look. Outdoors, you may also want to keep the exterior looking pristine. You also want a security system though. As a renter, your landlord might have provided directives in your lease that specify
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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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