Posts by Tim Noye
Tips to Enjoy Safe and Happy Holidays
All of us deserve a happy holiday season every year, but 2020 calls for as much joy and peace as possible. Here are some ways you can improve the atmosphere in your home this holiday season, and some ways your home security technology can help things stay safe and serene.
Read MorePennsylvania Wildfire Season Continues
Although this has been a year of low wildfire risk in Pennsylvania, November is the concluding month of our wildfire season; that means the risk isn’t over, especially when it comes to human-caused wildfires. According to the state fire commissioner, 99% of all wildfires in Pennsylvania are caused by human activity — and not necessarily intentional activity like arson.
Read MoreEasing the Energy Load this Summer
It’s that time of year when businesses gear up for big energy use and the big utility bill that goes with it. But there is one way you can ease the energy load on your business while still keeping things cool inside. If you have a smart thermostat (equipped with Z-Wave® technology that you or someone you authorize can control with a smartphone), then you can save money on your bill for the hot summer months — all while feeling great about the energy being saved.
Read MoreHow Small Businesses Can Prepare for Summer Turbulence
Last year, summer was the starting point for months of unrest in cities across America. As this year’s summer approaches, law enforcement is taking precautions and predicting that similar events may take place. The Wall Street Journal reports that as COVID restrictions begin phasing out and public activity increases, police departments are “bulking up patrols and implementing new tactics to prepare for what they say could be a violent summer.”
Read MoreHome Security to Maximize Your Comfort this Year
We could all use a little more comfort as winter becomes spring and we continue to navigate the ongoing uncertainty of the world around us. Fortunately, your home security can be part of that. Here are some things it can do to maximize your comfort as the year continues.
Read MorePark Security Systems Announces New Cambria County Location in Johnstown
Park Security Systems announces the opening of a new branch in Johnstown. The office, located at 212 Bloomfield Street, fills a need for a local presence in the Johnstown community and the surrounding cities of Cambria County.
Read MoreUse Home Security to Be Kind to Yourself this Year
After the year that just ended, many of us are looking for ways to be kinder to ourselves in 2021. Maybe we want to start eating better or getting more sleep. Maybe we want to make our exercise routines less grueling and more enjoyable. Or, maybe we simply want to take more time to enjoy life. If that’s the case, your smart home security technology can help. Here are some ways to use it.
Read MoreKeep Porch Pirates from Succeeding this Year
Whether they’re new or experienced thieves, stealing packages from the porches in your neighborhood is one of the easiest crimes to succeed at. It takes less than one minute for a thief to get to your porch, retrieve your package and speed off in their getaway car. And after your house, they’re on to victimizing one of your neighbors – anyone who has a package sitting unattended on the porch. But this year, you can keep them from succeeding. Here are some ways to do it.
Read MoreGeo-Fencing: Invisible, Effortless Home Automation
You already know that a smart security system gives you a safer home, and that your home security app keeps you in control of your entire system. But there are still some features you may not be aware of when it comes to your system. One of them is Geo-Services, an optional feature that supports your home management goals when you’re away.
Read MoreSmart Things to Do with a Doorbell Camera
If you haven’t yet invested in a doorbell camera, you’re missing out on a powerful home security tool. There are so many smart things you can do with a doorbell camera; here are some of the smartest.
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