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Top Garage Door Security Tips

Top Garage Door Security Tips

Is your garage door as secure as you think it is? Likely not. Garage doors are frequently targeted by burglars and thieves. They are not only a weakness, but provide criminals a shelter once inside. Garage door security is extremely important, especially if your garage is attached to your residence and you have an inside entrance door.

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Auto Locksmith Tips

Auto Locksmith Tips

There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling in your chest when you realize that you’ve locked yourself out of your car.  Or maybe you’ve lost your car key and have almost driven yourself crazy by searching everywhere for it. Below are a few auto locksmith tips to help get you in the right direction in Omaha, NE.

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The Future of Home Security & The Internet

The Future of Home Security & The Internet

Technology is quickly changing the way we interact with the world around us. The future of home security and Internet Of Things (IoT)  also referred to as “connected devices” and “smart devices” is a network of devices such as sensors, wireless security cameras, locks, etc. which are embedded with electronic software that enables them to collect data and take certain preprogrammed actions.

Various studies estimate that the total sum of IoT devices will reach 25-30 billion by the year 2020!

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Who Else Has a Key to your House?

Who Else Has a Key to your House?

Moving In?

When you move into a house or apartment, you can never be sure who else might have a key to your house. Even if the former tenants are trustworthy, they probably lent a spare key to a family member or a neighbor. These spare keys could be hanging on a hook in the neighbor’s kitchen, conveniently labeled with your address. Former house sitters, cleaning services, babysitters, or others may have keys to your home. Even if your home is brand new, the contractors and real estate agents all had access to the key. When renting an apartment or condo, speak with a landlord to ensure the locks were changed between tenants.

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Locks and Security – Where to Start?

Locks and Security – Where to Start?

The burglar’s selection process is simple. Choose an unoccupied home with the easiest access, the greatest amount of cover, and the best escape routes. When it comes to your home or business security: Who are doing business with? Who will you trust with the safe keeping of your families and property? Security shouldn’t be something that you take for granted. Locks and security, where to start?

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Tips You Should Know Before You Call A Locksmith

Tips You Should Know Before You Call A Locksmith

Reports of discontent with locksmiths are on the rise, as cases of fraud and scamming become ever more prevalent with unsuspecting consumers. A Better Business Bureau (BBB) alert indicates that national locksmith companies disguising themselves as local proprietors are routinely charging between $300-500 for minor jobs that valid locksmiths say normally shouldn’t cost more than $100. Here are a few tips before choosing a locksmith in Omaha.

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