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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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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Glass Break Detector Options
Glass breakage detectors are a type of burglar alarm. They react to breaking glass through sounds or vibrations. As they are simple to install and consume little space, they constitute a popular choice for many home-security-conscious homeowners.
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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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Fire Alarms
It's a familiar fear-what happens if a fire starts when you're asleep, or if you're busy in a different part of the house? Well, if you have a working fire alarm, you hear an alarm and either catch the fire in time to put it out yourself, or get out of the house safely with your family and call the fire department.
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