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Here’s How to Make Your Home Safer

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A good security system is essential to keeping your home safe, but there are other perils to consider too. Water, fire, and fumes are all potential hazards. From deadbolts and security cameras to smoke alarms and child safety gates, here’s how to protect your home and help keep your family and property safe.


Home Locksets

Exterior door locks are important facets of any home security system. There are various types of locksets available, choosing one that helps you feel safe is key.

An electronic deadbolt
Keyless Locksets
Silver padlock
A smart lock

Smart Security Lighting

Smart security lighting offers a simple but innovative way to enhance your home security by making it look like you're home when you aren't. Unlike leaving a light on while you're away, scheduled smart lighting can mimic a lived-in look by changing colour, adjusting brightness, turning lights on and off in different rooms, and triggering internal lights via external motion sensors. You can even access your smart lighting remotely to make changes whenever you like.


Alarms & Detectors

Alarms and detectors provide advanced warnings to help keep your home and family safe in an emergency. Every home should be equipped with the following:

Fire Extinguishers
A carbon monoxide detector
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A wireless home security cameras

Child Safety

There are a number of child safety devices available to help minimize hazards and protect the youngest members of your household. Safety latches and safety locks on cabinets and drawers can prevent access to dangerous cleaners and sharp objects, while doorknob covers can help keep entire rooms off limits. Outlet safety plugs are inexpensive, easy to install, and can help prevent curious children from inserting fingers or sharp objects into electrical outlets. Safety gates are a great option for preventing access to doorways or stairways and can work for pets as well as babies and toddlers.


A safe home helps ensure a happy home for the whole family. Many safety and security devices are inexpensive, and remember, you don’t have to purchase everything all at once. If you’re just starting out, consider smart devices. It’s easier to build a smart home security system from scratch vs. converting existing items down the road.

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