Home Decorating Suggestions

Being able to remotely control your home’s security system is one of the perks of continually evolving technology. But if you need something more comprehensive, consider ADT Pulse, a whole-home automation system that’s customizable to your needs.

ADT Pulse goes beyond security, allowing you to access home automation, climate and light control and remote video monitoring. ADT calls it “lifestyle management,” and it’s an apt description. You can adjust lights and thermostats to help keep your home energy efficient. Remote video monitoring allows you to see who’s at the door without actually going to the door. And, of course, you can arm and disarm your home’s security system, even if you’re not there.

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Kwikset has taken notice of our home security blog and have asked us to join their Kwikset SmartSquad to help educate homeowners about effective and proactive steps to help maintain the safety of their home and family.

We thought we’d start with five safety tips that everyone in your family should know.

1. Lock the Doors and Windows This seems like a no brainer but it only takes a few moments for a burglar to jump your fence and see if your window or door is unlocked. It’s much easier for them to find open doors or windows than to break into homes that are locked with deadbolts.

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Summer is a prime time for traveling. And while you’re packing and preparing, we suggest taking some time to make sure your home is protected while you’re away. Even if you don’t have an at-home security system, there are several steps you can take to boost your home’s protection–and help maintain your peace of mind while you enjoy your trip.

First? Enlist the help of a trusted friend or neighbor. Even if you don’t hire a full-time housesitter, have someone periodically drive by to check the condition of your home. Along this same line of thinking, you might want to notify your area’s neighborhood watch association (if applicable) that you’ll be gone.

In the age of social media and constant communication, it may be tempting to broadcast your whereabouts to your online connections.

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When it comes to protecting your home and your family, the exterior is just as important as any interior security features you may have. The best thing about most of these suggestions is that they’re relatively budget-friendly, too, and therefore easier to incorporate.

Of course, one of the number-one exterior security features is lighting. ADT Security says you can choose from three types of lighting, depending on your specific situation.

1. All-night lighting: A light-sensitive photocell allows the light to turn on at dusk and off at dawn. That way, your property is illuminated all night. The downside?

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