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Does Having a Home Security System Reduce Homeowners Insurance?

Does Having a Home Security System Reduce Homeowners Insurance?

Recent insurance data reveals a significant trend: homes with monitored security systems received average premium discounts of 15-20% in 2024, while advanced systems with fire and water detection qualified for up to 25% in savings....
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April 14th, 2025

How to Protect Your Home From Squatters

Imagine coming back from a work assignment or vacation, or maybe even arriving at your second home for the season, only to find strangers living there, refusing to leave. It’s not just shocking. It’s deeply...
March 25th, 2025

X-Sense SC01 vs. SC03: Which Detector Is Best in 2025?

I’ve seen firsthand the difference a working smoke detector can make and the devastation when one is missing.  Statistics back that up: nearly three out of five fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke...
March 21st, 2025

Does Having a Home Security System Reduce Homeowners Insurance?

Recent insurance data reveals a significant trend: homes with monitored security systems received average premium discounts of 15-20% in 2024, while advanced systems with fire and water detection qualified for up to 25% in savings....
March 21st, 2025

What-If Scenarios: Testing Your Home’s Cyber and Physical Security

Cyber and physical security are crucial to protecting your home and family from potential threats. However, simply implementing security measures is not enough. You need to test their effectiveness through realistic simulations. What-if scenarios allow...
March 5th, 2025

Securing IoT Devices in Smart Homes: A Family Safety Guide for 2025

Recent cybersecurity data reveals a concerning trend: IoT-related security incidents increased 78% in 2024, with smart home devices becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. As the average household now contains 22 connected devices, securing your smart...
March 5th, 2025

Best Router for Security Cameras: Reliable Connection Options for 2025

The home security camera market has experienced remarkable growth, with global sales reaching $11.7 billion in 2023 and projected to exceed $20 billion by 2027, according to Markets and Markets research. This surge in adoption...
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