What Burglars look for in the Houses they Target

What Burglars look for in the Houses they Target

Walking through any local neighbourhood, it is evident that many homes look the same. The cost for the properties on any one street are comparable, so most carry an array of similarly-sized houses with consistent architecture. Why then, are some spots targeted by burglars while others are safe? It turns out, seasoned criminals have a…

Can you Put a Price on Safety? The High Cost of Discount Home Security

Can you Put a Price on Safety? The High Cost of Discount Home Security

“How much does this cost?” This is understandably one of the first questions a security expert is asked by a potential customer. After all, most families are on a tight budget and it’s human nature to seek out the cheapest deal. But as any bargain-hunter knows, low-cost isn’t always first-rate. This is especially true in…

Which Home Alarm is right for you? Professionally Installed vs DIY Security Systems

Which Home Alarm is right for you? Professionally Installed vs DIY Security Systems

So, you’ve decided to invest in a home alarm system? Perhaps you were prompted by a string of local burglaries, the lure of discounted home insurance or maybe it’s been on your to-do list for some time. Regardless of the reason, the quest to find the perfect security device can seem intimidating. Aside from the…

7 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Safety that Could Save your Life

7 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Safety that Could Save your Life

Looking to lose weight? Learn a new language? Pay off your debts? The most common New Year’s resolutions are dramatic and difficult, requiring serious commitment and life-altering changes. In terms of safety though, you can greatly improve the security of your home with only a few painless steps. Consider the following resolutions for 2019 –…

Oh, Baby! Outdated Infant Safety Rules you Need to Ignore
|

Oh, Baby! Outdated Infant Safety Rules you Need to Ignore

What’s old is new again! Trends typically follow a cycle with clothing, music and hobbies originally chic decades ago suddenly roaring back into fashion. Older baby names like Clyde, Alfred and Penny are gaining popularity today years after they were first in vogue. However, unlike classic monikers, not all fads should repeat themselves. Infant care…

Preventing the Grinch from Stealing Christmas: How Alarm Guard – ADT Could Have Protected Whoville

  He’s a mean one, that Mr. Grinch! The original story of this grumpy green grouch was written over 50 years ago, but the beloved Christmas classic has been adapted for both stage and film numerous times over the years and no holiday season is complete without a repeat viewing. The plot involves an irritable…

|

Fact or Fiction: Are the Pulse-Pounding Security Breaches in Movies Possible in Real Life?

If you only went by what you learned from action movies, you would be forgiven for thinking the world is a highly dangerous place, just on the brink of total destruction (preferably with a cool CGI explosion). Realistic or not, much of our knowledge is at least partially influenced by what we see on film. In the area…

|

4 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Christmas!

Christmas is almost here, a great season to spend time with friends, family and loved ones! From shopping for the perfect gifts to decorating your home there’s a lot to keep you busy,especially if you also have plans to travel this holiday season. While you’re busy celebrating, there are some people who are busy planning…

How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires

Protecting a property from natural disasters is always a concern for people moving into areas where events like wildfires occur. There are extraordinarily helpful guidelines provided by state agencies, but homeowners will want to take other precautionary steps. Some of these guidelines involve degrees of property management. Others require modifications to structures that can be…

Behind the Scenes with Alarm Guard’s Technical Manager

Glen Campbell started as a technician 5 years ago at Alarm Guard Security, servicing both, residential and commercial security systems in Toronto, Ontario. After displaying all the essential qualities that Alarm Guard represents, Glen was promoted as the new Technical Manager at Alarm Guard. Today, Glen is giving us a glimpse of what it’s like…