Posts by Jamie Orvis

Your home should always be a place where you feel safe. Unfortunately, a burglary could severely disrupt those feelings of safety for you and your family. Installing a home security system is an excellent investment that could positively change how much you enjoy your abode.  Safeguard Against Traumatic Events Statistics indicate that millions of residents…

When a fire breaks out in your home, you and everyone else in the building may only have two minutes to get away from the fire. It’s critical that your fire alarm system sounds, giving you and your family members as much time to escape as possible. Additionally, the fire department should immediately receive an…

Homeowners and business operators can improve their property’s security with an affordable and convenient solution. Surveillance cameras are becoming more common for home and business security systems. If you are not sure how to get started with a home surveillance system, a contractor can offer recommendations for your property’s layout, your budget and your needs.…

When most business owners and building managers think about security, they focus on what to do after hours. They have security guards present on the property and lock the doors and windows tightly to restrict access. Unfortunately, nighttime security tactics do not always work during the day. People can walk in and out of your…

Home surveillance cameras are being used more often for a variety of reasons. Pricing for a home security system and cameras is more affordable lately, with some systems costing as little as $100. A home security system can be set up by a contractor and operated easily with high-resolution images and convenient playback features. Here…

No matter where you live, it’s important that you take steps to protect your home and the people who live in it. If you don’t have a home security system in place, you may be wise to consider adding one to your property. There are many ways you can benefit from having a system professionally…

Responsible home ownership means several things. It means paying your bills on time, maintaining your property, and also securing insurance to protect your residence from covered perils such as fire, natural disasters, and theft. Some home insurers provide discounts to customers with security systems. Are you wondering about the effectiveness of these systems? Here are…

If you’re thinking about having professionals install a home security system at your residence, it’s vital to think about what features you hope to and must have within that setup. Then, you’ll be most likely to feel satisfied with your decision.  Monitored vs. Unmonitored Systems A monitored system is one continually overseen by professionals. Then,…

Fire safety is a concern for any business owner or manager. In addition to alerting everyone in the building of any potential fire so that they can safely evacuate, being able to put out the fire before it becomes serious can also be an important part of effective fire alarm systems. Here are some different…

Over the past decade, homeowners and property managers have increasingly embraced home automation. One of the most important security elements of this is access control. It allows homeowners and property managers to control movement, identify the people coming and going and set parameters that determine access. What Is Access Control? In its simplest form, it…