The ABC Security Tips Blog
Our goal is your peace of mind. Browse our blog to find everyday tips for protecting your home and business, maximizing your security system, and more.
How a Building Automation System Can Protect Your Small Business
You’ve worked hard to build your small business—but keeping it protected from day to day requires constant vigilance. A building automation system not only provides the protection you need, but can help lighten the load of your daily tasks.
Front Door Security
When there’s a knock at your door, you probably answer it reflexively. But if you find yourself face-to-face with a stranger, you’re now in a vulnerable position. Read on to learn what you should do next.
How Safe is Your Neighborhood?
Unfortunately, no neighborhood is completely immune from crime. Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or you’ve lived in the same place for years, you may be wondering about your risk level. So just how safe is your neighborhood? Here’s how to find out.
The State of Home Security in the Berkshires
Whether you call the Berkshires home year-round or seasonally, you know that this is a special region with so much to love. With beautiful landscapes, a vibrant arts scene, and tight-knit communities, many of us have chosen to buy homes and raise families here. But how safe is the area—and how safe is your home?
Bank Security During Opening & Closing Procedures
Landscaping for Home Security
Each year, there are more than a million home burglaries in the United States. While exterior security cameras for your home are one of the best ways to deter thieves, your landscaping can also go a long way in protecting you from break-ins. Here’s how.
Vacation Safety Tips for Your Home
It’s finally here: your summer vacation! While there’s truly no place like home, you’re probably ready to run right out the door. But whether it’s a long weekend in the mountains or an even longer sojourn by the shore, you’ll want to return to your house just as you left it—which is why it’s important to have a plan for keeping your home safe while on vacation.
Small Business Security Systems: Is a DIY System Right for You?
You’ve worked hard to build your small business, and you want to protect it the best you can—but you still need to save time and money. It’s a familiar situation, and out of this need many small business security systems have sprung up on the market, allowing you to take a DIY approach to your security.
How Can You Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Known as the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide cannot be smelled, tasted, or seen—but high concentrations of this deadly gas in your home can quickly become fatal. So how can you protect yourself against it?