Accidental deaths have been on the rise in recent years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unfortunately, many of these accidental deaths happen in the home — especially to children and the elderly. Leading causes of these fatalities include poisoning; falls; suffocation; drowning; and fire — all of which you’re […]
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Most of us couldn’t live without electricity, nor would we really want to. Electricity is what keeps the lights on and the food in the fridge cold. But living in a house powered by electricity also means electrical hazards are all around you. As much as 51,000 electrical home structure fires occur each year, according
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The front door is your first line of defense from a potential break-in. Statistics have shown that up to 34% of burglaries are through the front door. For this reason, it is always a bright idea to take a look at your current front door security for ways that you can improve your security. This article will cover
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Today, many households no longer have landline telephone systems. While some people opt for cell-phones alone, others choose to get their phone service through VoIP. What is VoIP? VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. When you have VoIP service, your phone service doesn’t work through traditional copper phone lines. Instead, you use a computer,
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Noooo, you think (or shout!) as the door clicks behind you. Or maybe you’ve just returned home after a long day at work and start rummaging through your purse or pockets for the keys only to find that there’s no jingling or jangling to be heard. You check another door, then maybe a few windows.
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Home security systems are a powerful tool to ward off thieves and keep your family safe in emergency situations. But sometimes, you may not be able to make it to a telephone to let your alarm company know you need help. That’s where voice alarms come in handy. This 2-way communication system in the control
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