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Save money by remotely controlling your thermostat

January 17, 2012 Home Energy Management

As 2012 gets underway, rising energy costs continue to be on the forefront of our minds. Most people are looking for ways to save money, and one easy way to save is to add a thermostat that can be accessed remotely through the Web or a mobile device. There are a plethora of advantages to remotely accessing your thermostat. [...]

Snowbirds: Protect your home from feeze damage while you're away

January 10, 2012 Seasonal / Vacation

I have a couple of friends that have second homes in the southern part of the country. They all share a major concern: Is there a way to keep an eye on my home in Minnesota while I’m away? [...]

Why smoke/fire sensors matter

December 2, 2011 Fire prevention

When considering the benefits of a home security system, what usually comes to mind is protection from burglary. Security systems reach far beyond that, and can protect your home from a variety of other threats. One important danger you can protect against is a house fire.[...]

How cameras can help to protect your home or business

November 28, 2011 Business security

Although surveillance cameras may have originally been developed to provide security for banks, there are a variety of other applications that these devices can be used for today. This powerful technology has become more affordable, and can enhance the effectiveness of any home’s or small business’ security system. [...]

Protect your home from CO this winter

November 18, 2011 Environmental Hazards

Making your home a safe environment involves more than just preventing burglaries. You may want to consider installing additional sensors – such as carbon monoxide (CO) sensors – that help protect your home from other dangers. [...]