Imagine this. You’ve spent weeks shopping for the perfect gifts, decorating your home, and getting everything ready for the holidays. However, while you are busy making holiday memories, have you thought about what criminals might be noticing? Unfortunately, criminals don’t take a holiday break. In fact, some of the things we do during this wonderful […]
Finding an empty doorstep after being alerted to a delivery can be highly frustrating. Unfortunately, the act of stealing packages, known as “porch piracy,” is becoming more prevalent across various communities. As online shopping continues to rise, thieves are seizing more opportunities to target unguarded packages left on doorsteps, porches, or apartment entryways. While package […]
Practice Safety Everyday Dares are rarely not safety-conscious endeavors. At least the ones I remember from my youth, were normally the farthest thing from safe. One I remember (vaguely and sorry mom), was that my friends and I were walking home from the store, on a busy road, in the country we called it a highway. One of […]
“If an intruder enters my home, how will my family protect themselves?” Planning for home defense centers on developing a plan of action based on this very question. The primary goal is to keep everyone in the household as safe as possible in the event of an unforeseen threat, such as a home invasion or […]
Why Home Security Inspections Matter Everyone wants to feel safe in their home. The primary purpose of fortifying your home is to defend against would-be intruders, protect your family, and preserve your sense of security and peace of mind, whether at home or away. Home security safeguards begin before stepping over the threshold. A security inspection […]
No one likes to think about what to do when a disaster strikes. But, if you haven’t thought about it, how will you know how you’ll respond? Making an emergency plan for your family is the first step in keeping your family safe. The second step is making sure everyone knows the plan. Making Your […]
Going on vacation is a time to unwind, explore new destinations, and create lasting memories. However, while you’re enjoying your time away, your home can become a target for burglars or fall victim to accidents like water leaks or electrical fires. According to FBI crime statistics, a burglary occurs every 25.7 seconds in the U.S., […]
Is dangerous wildlife lurking in your garden? First, you should know, that all dangers in the garden can be alleviated or dealt with and gardening of any kind, should not be scary. You should enjoy it. We all have different ideas of what gardening looks like, depending on where you live, what you were exposed to as […]
How and where you keep your medication can make a big difference when it comes to medication safety. According to the CDC, every year, two million people end up in the hospital due to drug-related injuries. This might include medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergic reactions, or overdoses. First, let’s talk about some statistics. Safekids.org […]
One of the most important things to know about your home is where your main water shut off valve is located. Many homes have a valve inside that is easily accessible, while others the main water shut off is located outside at the utility tap, and can also be found under a plastic cover in […]
