A very large part of home ownership is having good home security. This comes with using common steps and knowing how to preempt a burglar’s attack. But before that, you must know how burglars get in your home. They Remain Inconspicuous The vast majority of burglars don’t enter a person’s home looking for trouble. They would like…
Attention holiday shoppers… The Season of Taking is upon us. We’re in that time of year where millions of shoppers are on the prowl for the perfect gifts to give to their loved ones. But there are also other people on the prowl who would have no qualms about stealing from you if given the…
Every parent worries about the safety of their children when they’re not around. Just because your children are at home, it doesn’t mean they are completely safe and secure. Children are curious and adventurous and they can end up in some precarious or even dangerous situations. However, a diligent parent will always stay one step…
You like to rely on your gas, electric, or oil furnace to heat up your home for comfort and efficiency. But the fireplace was one of the reasons you bought the home, so you like to get a crackling fire going in winter and around the holidays. Unfortunately, the byproducts of that pleasure can be…
Do you travel often? If so, you should know that identity theft is something you should be concerned about. When you travel, you are not checking your mail box at home. If there is a letter in there that a thief can get, it will give them valuable information about your identity and that’s how…
Automatic garage doors are great because they are convenient and easy to use for many homeowners. However, garage door openers are vulnerable when it comes to home security. They usually have an emergency lever attached, which is supposed to help in the event of a power failure or mechanical malfunction, so they can manually open it.…
Protecting yourself against muggers may sound like something you have to do only if you live in a large city where you’re out and about late at night. While it’s true that large cities have muggers who go after victims night and day, a mugging can occur virtually anywhere. And one place we don’t always…
When crime hits close to home (especially in what would normally be considered a “safe” area), it’s common to feel afraid, frustrated, and angry. It’s also natural to direct these negative responses at the perpetrators, and even at yourself for leaving your home vulnerable to would-be burglars. The recent rash of burglaries in Nassau County over…
When did you stage your last fire drill in your home? Time can easily slip away, and you might think your last fire drill was only a few months ago. In reality, it might have been a year or more, or possibly never. Maybe you think fire drills only belong in the workplace or at…
It’s not much fun to think of the possibilities of how Halloween night can set the stage for a burglary. But while you should always think of burglaries as being a possibility every day and night, Halloween doesn’t always bring out the best behavior in people. A number of situations exist where you could be…
Vote for us in the Long Island Press Best Alarm Company on Long Island Contest We here at All Island Security are excited to be in the running for the best alarm company on Long Island! It is an honor to have been nominated, and we ask that you please vote for us! The tenth…
A recent survey by top insurance companies found that while more than 90 percent of homeowners are concerned about protecting their homes, only 41 percent had ever documented or valued their contents. Claims adjusters are reporting that almost none of their customers have inventory lists. Take a home contents inventory by either making a list…