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7 Ways To Deter Home Burglaries
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Answering some questions you may have about alarm systems, including concerns for power-outages, pets, testing, and why you need one.
Alarm System FAQ’s
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Answering some questions you may have about alarm systems, including concerns for power-outages, pets, testing, and why you need one.
Types of Burglar Alarms and Why You Should Have One
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For homes and businesses alike, burglaries can be costly and inconvenient. In order to protect your family and workplace, consider investing in a reliable security system. Choose a security system that you believe will be the most beneficial to your unique situation.
Buyer Beware!
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SE wants to help you start your New Year off with some home security information to ensure your year stays happy and safe.
Happy New Year 2016!
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Security Essentials & Home Entertainment wants to wish Everyone a very Happy New Year!
It's Back to the Future - 10-21-2015 - You Can Arm Your Home Security System from Anywhere!
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Remember Marty? Doc? All the antics from this memorable movie? Who would have ever thought some of their ideas would have really became reality? Well, there is one thing not mentioned in the movie... The fact that you can now arm your security system from anywhere using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Now, at anytime, you can check on the status of your security system as easily as you check your email or text messages… and, oh by the way, there was no mention of e-mails or textiles in this hilarious movie either!
Summer Safety Part 1: School's Out
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Summer is around the corner and for most children that means school is out! As a working parent, it's not always possible to be home with your children 24-hours a day. Whether your children are old enough to stay home while you are away or stay home with a sitter, just because they are on summer break does not mean that burglaries are too! In fact, most burglaries occur during the summer months, all the more reason to be prepared. Burglars aside, anytime you leave your children home alone there are always those nagging questions in the back of your mind: What if there's a fire? Are the doors locked? What if there is an emergency? Are they even home? These are all legitimate concerns that may never go away but there is a simple solution that can give you the peace of mind that you need to enjoy your summer; a monitored home security system.
7 Home Security Tips for People Who Live Alone
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College students and graduates, single mothers and fathers, first time home buyers, senior citizens, all of these people typically have something in common; they either live alone or are home alone for the majority of the day. Obviously when it comes to home security the same safety measures apply to every individual and household, but people who live alone should take some extra precautions to help ensure their safety at home.
How To Use Your Security System to Keep Your Children Safe
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As a parent, keeping your children safe can be a full-time job. No matter the age, if your children are not in front of you there are nagging questions about their safety and well-being in the back of your mind. There is no question, a home security system is the best choice to protect your family and possessions from burglars, but did you know that the same system can help protect your children daily from hazards in and outside your home?
8 Home Security Myths
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It is a fact that home security systems save lives and deter burglars everyday, so why doesn't everyone have a monitored system in their home? For some people, the choice to protect what matters most in their life with a security system is an easy one, and then there are those that are misinformed, or have questions, and/ concerns. The good news is that most objections are based on myths and we are happy to bust them for you.

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