The kitchen is often considered the center of the home, and it’s a great learning environment as well. Teaching your kids to cook can be one of the most rewarding aspects of being a parent. A Kid Safe kitchen however, should be a top priority even for experienced older kids. After all, accidents can happen…
It’s true that the holiday season is burglary season on Long Island due to the fact that households may have dozens of expensive gifts sitting under their tree. Even if your Christmas tree or Chnukah lights can’t be seen through a window or other visible place, a burglar may still assume they are there. They can assume that based on…
When winter comes, it’s time to start thinking about fireplace safety. Statistics still show far too much neglect when it comes to safety using a fireplace. Even FEMA reports that 36% of all residential fires are related to fireplaces. When you own a fireplace, you simply have to take responsibility in caring for it or it can cause some major…
Do you know how to protect yourself against muggers if you encounter one during the holiday shopping season? As much as shopping during the holidays can be a magical family activity, muggers are frequently waiting in concealed places around mall parking lots. They can potentially rob you of your money and gifts as you walk out of…
According to the FBI, in 2012 there were over 2,100,000 burglaries in the US, resulting in billions of dollars in lost property and lots of heartache for victims. Although state-of-the-art home security against burglary and other home invasions is important year-round, there are certain times of year when you have to be extra vigilant. This includes the…
Have you ever seen the guy on television selling identity theft protection? The CEO of the company is brash enough to display his social security number in commercials, banners, and highway billboards. His reason behind this is simple: he believes in his product enough to put it to the test. When prospective clients first call…
Home fires occur frequently and can lead to devastating harm. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2011 there were hundreds of thousands of home fires in the US, resulting in close to 7 billion dollars in damage and thousands of deaths and injuries. When it comes to improving the fire safety in your home,…
Sometime in the wee hours between September 27 and September 30, 600 pumpkins went missing from the Rottkamp Farm in Calverton. The theft has everyone shaking their head and wondering how that many pumpkins could just vanish into thin air? One thing’s for certain; they didn’t grow legs and walk out on their own! At this…
Did you know you can get a homeowners insurance discount for having home security systems installed? When it comes to insurance for your home, you’re probably already paying plenty for coverage that you perhaps won’t ever need. But the more you do to convince your insurance company that your home is safer than it’s ever been, the…
Your Long Island home is your castle and you should feel protected at all times. Secure your Long Island home with a home security system and get peace of mind, knowing that your home is being protected, whether you are there or not. It’s safe to say the mind is at ease knowing the fact that your home and your…
Have you ever traveled in the winter and worried about what could be happening to your home during a deep freeze? Some people don’t always prepare their home for winter in advance before temporarily leaving on vacation. The weather may initially be moderate before you leave, so wrapping your water pipes or setting an automatic…
Carbon monoxide (abbreviated CO) is a gas that you can’t see or smell; it is also a common air pollutant. Any type of heater that you have in or outside your Long Island home can produce CO. Carbon monoxide poisoning, along with fire and burns, are extreme dangers associated with any backup heaters, such as electric, propane,…