While April showers do bring May flowers, those same showers can result in flood damages to your home. Water from spring thaws and precipitation can severely impact not only the structure of your home, but the physical and emotional well-being of your family. Unfortunately, many areas of the Ottawa-Gatineau region experienced record water levels in …
A locked door is your first and most basic defence mechanism to keep your home and loved ones safe from intruders. So when the reliability of your lock is at risk, it is essential for effective home security to install a new lock as soon as possible. Here are the top 6 reasons to change …
A common concern amongst home owners is that they cannot install an efficient security system if they have pets in the home. There is worry that their furry friends will accidentally trigger the home alarm, causing unnecessary concern and fear. But fear not! You can now sleep soundly knowing that your loved ones …
A new year is always a time for celebration, however it also offers an opportunity to improve on things from the past year; by analyzing what worked well and what needed improvement, you can best optimize your life. In terms of home security, if you haven’t yet taken advantage of the great benefits which advanced …
There’s nothing more important than being able to provide the safest environment for your family as possible. When used effectively and in the right way, alarms and cameras are a great way to enhance when you are able to see and better protect what you can’t. The idea of a ‘Nanny cam’ is something which …
The term DIY (Do It Yourself) can sometimes be perceived as less than because of the lack of a professional touch, however this shouldn’t be the case – especially, if the products and direction for optimized use is sourced from a professional. Security-tech expert David Brinkley stated that when it comes to DIY home security …
To truly know where you are (and to set the most steady course for the future) it’s important to understand where you’ve been; history can do one of two things: teach us what not (or what to) do. Home security has evolved a lot over time and continues to grow as technology constantly moves forward, …
October is known for a few things (such as Thanksgiving and Halloween), but it’s also known for fire prevention. Keeping your loved ones safe is important, especially when it comes to the one of the most trafficked and congregated places within the home…the kitchen. Here are some important considerations to make when in the kitchen …
There are many things we can teach our children and family members at a young age about safety while at home and out of the house. It is important to not only tell them how to be safe, but to also show them how to be safe, and to practice safety measures with your kids …
The world has suffered many natural disasters as of late which has victimized many and caused worry and pain for others. As tough as the times may be, there are two wonderful things that are birthed during these moments: a sense of togetherness and awareness. It’s great when people can come together that don’t know …