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How to Secure and Protect Your Home

Thursday, 18 March 2021 22:16

Your home is supposed to be your family’s safe haven where fond memories are made and relaxing evenings are spent after a long busy day. If your home is under-protected or you’ve had a recent burglary, these reasons can contribute to the unwanted feeling of being not safe in your own home. There are over a million burglaries in the United States in 2019, and while the numbers are down from previous years, no one wants to become a victim of home break-ins. Using a few simple home security tips and tricks, you can protect your family, home, and belongings from potential burglaries and increase your feeling of security while being at home or away.

At the most basic level, making your home more secure can decrease the chances of a burglar entering your home. That is why we have put together a helpful list of home security tips to keep your home protected.



Planning a weekend trip or a long vacation stay? There are a lot of things to take care of and organize before you leave. Aside from packing your luggage, double-checking your list, and adding those finishing touches to your travel itinerary, you should also plan to prepare your home before leaving. A lot can happen while you’re away, from damaging leaks, forgetting to lock your door, and even burglar attempts; it’s important to do everything you can to ensure your home is protected. Here is a list of seven things homeowners do before going on vacation.



What You Need to Know About Burglar Alarms

Tuesday, 05 January 2021 15:56

North Carolina is known for a lot of good things. We have a reputation for having good sweet tea and great BBQ, the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and unique beaches in the Outer Banks, and fast-growing cities and charming small towns. If you have recently relocated to the foothills or piedmont, you were probably greeted by friendly faces. You can count on your neighbors to take care of your pets and watch over your property while you are away. With so many great people here, it is easy to forget there are a few who would do you harm. Each year, there are over 50,000 burglaries in North Carolina. 

You owe it to yourself and your family to research burglar alarms. What is a burglar alarm? Why do you need one? How can you get one? Here is a quick primer on burglar alarms.



It is officially winter in the piedmont and foothills of western North Carolina. The leaves have fallen, and the nights are getting longer and the days shorter. The winter months can often feel long and cold, but many families find ways to get outside and enjoy our beautiful area. 

With so many working from home and learning remotely, families are spending more time than ever at the house. This means when we do choose to venture out into the winter weather, it can be easy to forget the basic safety protocols that were once so routine for our family.