Home Security Basics
Understanding basic home security best practices could mean the difference between keeping your home safe and becoming the victim of a break-in. Start protecting your home better by exploring our Home Security Basics section which provides a good foundation of knowledge on everything from security cameras to outdoor lighting options that help prevent break-ins before they happen.
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Carbon Monoxide Detector Buying Guide
Hundreds of people die from exposure to Carbon Monoxide (CO) every year in the U.S. The risk is higher during the winter and fall months, when more people are using gas-powered heating appliances in their homes.
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Medical Alarms
Grandchildren, retirement, and plenty of free time are all part of getting older, but so are arthritis, false teeth - and potential medical emergencies. Besides heart attacks and chronic illnesses, which become more prevalent with age, accidents and falls in the home become not only more common but more dangerous as people get older.
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Pool Safety Alarms
According to annual statistics approximately 375 children under the age of five accidentally drown in pools and an additional estimated 2,900 require treatment in emergency rooms for near-drownings. Some infants even drown in bathtubs. Families of children lucky enough to survive near-drownings incur heavy medical expenses following such accidents. Even conscientious people may encounter brief distractions while watching children; but, an unattended child may drown in a matter of mere minutes.
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Baby Monitors
Word has it that when Hercules, the Greek mythological hero, was a baby, he killed a snake in his crib. Today, you can't expect babies to take care of themselves quite as well-and while a snake may not be at the top of your worry list, you still want to know that your baby is safe when you're out of the room. Fortunately, we've made some progress since the days of Ancient Greece, and you can now keep an eye on your child with a baby monitor.
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