Automation & Security
Bump Proof Locks – Understanding How Viable These are?
Lock bumping and picking are as old as home lock systems. If there is the old provision of lock and key, be sure that there is a probability of the same bring picked.
Fall Pest Prevention Tips
Fall can be a beautiful time of year, it’s still warm enough to enjoy being outdoors, but cool enough to do all those jobs you’ve been putting off. Unfortunately, fall is also the time when many pests start looking at making your house their own home.
Hurricane is Coming – What Should You Do?
Dark clouds ahead – could it mean a tornado storm? Depends on where you are. But if you live within tornado alley, dark clouds ahead may mean that you need to seek shelter.
Taking a Summer Vacation – Make Sure to Protect Your Home
So you are going on your vacation. Leaving your home for a week or so. But the go-away question is how to keep your home protected during your absence.
Don’t Become a Victim – What to Do to Avoid Theft
Nothing could be more disappointing then to find your home, ID or other possession stolen. Since theft is a profitable crime, you need to take steps to avoid theft.
There is a Tornado Storm Warning – What’s Next
Dark clouds ahead – could it mean a tornado? Depends where you are. But if you live within tornado alley, dark clouds ahead may mean you need to seek shelter.
What To Do In the Unlikely Event of an Earthquake
Earthquakes! Not a fun event to be in. And they can strike suddenly without any warning. Question is what can you do to prepare for an earthquake?
Don’t Forget to Install Fire Extinguishers For the Outside
Should you have a fire extinguisher outside? It depends on your activities and projects. If what you do can start a fire, you should have an extinguisher.
Preventing a Home Fire
Home fires can strike at anytime. The best protection is prevention. Listed are the 5 top reasons for home fires. Taking a little care can help avoid a home fire and maintain the safety of your family.
Building Your Personal 72-Hour Kit for Emergency Needs
Something can strike anytime that will force you out of your home. It could be a floor, chemical spill, tornado, or other disaster. Do you have a 72 hour kit?
Keeping Pests Out Your Home
Pest! They just need to stay out of your home. But no matter how many “stay out” signs you put up, they seem to invade anyway.
Planning for Natural Disasters That Can Strike Anytime
Natural disasters can occur at anytime and at any location. They can be pending like a hurricane; sudden like a earthquake. Question: what emergency planning do you have if a disaster were to hit?
What Can You Do With A Smart Home???
There is growing interest in smart home technology – and the future is wide open. But what is smart home? And what benefits does it offer?
Smart Thermostat – Efficient Home Cooling and Heating
Another facet of home automation is using a smart thermostat. You can set it automatically or control the thermostat with your WIFI device.
Automated Home Networking for Work and Recreation
Home networking is connecting all of you devices for gaming, video streaming and updating each device no matter where you might be.
Use Smart Technology to Secure Your Home
Home security has come a long ways. Now with smart technology, you can secure and monitor your home from any mobile device – regardless wherever you may be.
Home Automation Series: Keeping the Lighting Off or On
This home automation lighting series is the first of multiple posts that will address home automation needs. So view on how you can automate your home.
Infographic: What You Can Do With Smart Home Devices
What can you do with smart home devices from a remote location such as at work or travel.
Using CCTV Security Cameras to Keep Your Home Secure
You may feel that your neighborhood is safe. But then again is it? All it takes is a simple break-in and then safety flies out the door. What would it hurt to install CCTV security cameras and motion sensor lighting. They are so simple and small; and they can be monitored via WIFI.
The Benefits of a Humidifier for Healthy Air
Humidifier spreading steam into the living room Notes: Humidifiers are a must during dry winter months. Our windows are closed the and the furnace is pumping out warm, dry aid.
