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Protecting your family begins with protecting your home. But with so many gadgets and alarm companies vying for your attention, picking the right solutions for your household can be overwhelming. Here we've compiled some of the best tips and products available to help you get started on improving your home's security:

Update the screws in your door frame. Would-be burglars aren't going to bother with knocking on your front door. Not when they can just kick it in. But did you know there's a simple (and inexpensive) way to make your door more secure? Many builders use small door screws (1/2") for the doorplates along the frame that can be loosened with a good shove. Replace these with longer screws of 3" for greater security and durability.
Install a Wi-Fi security camera. With your smartphone, you're already carrying around half of the technology needed for a modern security system. Check out the Kuna, the first product to integrate a home security system with a simple porch light. Whenever the included camera detects movement, an alert gets sent to your phone after which you can open the Kuna app to see and talk to whoever's at your porch. Or, if you don't need another porch light, consider the installation of Ring, a security camera built into a doorbell.
Install indoor light timers. N'er-do-wells look for easy opportunities, like when you and your family are at work, school, or on vacation. Installing light timers to automatically turn on and off your home's lights at random intervals can make it look like someone is home and deter those would-be burglars.
Install window and door shades. Shades are a great way to add both to your home security and home decor. Shades make it harder for people outside to determine whether or not there's people inside. You may consider to go the extra step and use the Somfy myLink solution to control your home shades via a downloadable phone app.

Keeping your family, belongings, and home safe and secure doesn't have to cost a ton of money. Making just a few simple changes and investing in some new technology products can help you keep everyone and everything safe for many years to come.

If you're interested in learning about other cost-effective home maintenance tips and solutions, check out our blog. You may also download our home maintenance guide or import home maintenance reminders into your device’s calendar so you never neglect home maintenance again.

Whoever said that “a little preparation shows up in the end,” wasn't kidding, especially with regard to paint. Think about the last time you looked at a freshly painted room at a friend or family's home. Color is a matter of preference, but a bump, stain or other imperfection protruding through the paint all point to a lack of preparation that undermines even the most tasteful color choice.

When people think of attic insulation, they generally think of it as a winter precaution. And while Las Vegas certainly has its chilly nights, ours isn't exactly a cold-weather climate. However, there are plenty of great reasons for insulating your attic in Las Vegas. Including that obvious one of keeping your heated home warmer longer during the frigid months. Here are just a few other top reasons:

For a house to be truly energy efficient, it needs more than just the installation of the eco-friendly appliances and equipment. A real change in your energy usage and reduction in utility bills will require a consideration of the whole house, and in particular a look up to the attic.

Home insulation is one of the best ways you can contain heat in your home during the winter so that whether you have a furnace with high or low AFUE rating, your family will feel cozy at a lower cost.

Most of us live a pretty fast-paced lifestyle. So when something breaks in our home, it can be tempting to pick up the phone and call in a professional for a quick fix. However, sometimes its best to first assess the situation and consider whether you're up to the task of solving the problem and saving a few bucks.

A great example of such DIY home repairs that can be simple to master is unplugging a toilet.

A roof can often last for decades, depending on its material and the conditions to which it’s exposed. A yearly professional inspection combined with your own awareness of any issues will help catch problems as soon as possible and help you avoid leaks. Keeping an eye out for any signs of damage is the key to catching problems before you end up running for buckets and pots whenever you see clouds building up!

Any good business is built on providing a quality product with exceptional customer service. But some businesses are simply looking to make a quick buck - and are willing to go to any lengths to do so, even if that means lying and committing fraud. Unfortunately, roofing company scams are often not discovered immediately. By the time the roof starts falling to pieces, the roofing company is long gone. Protect your home and family by familiarizing yourself with these common scams irreputable roofing companies use.

With heating and cooling costs increasing year by year, one of the best ways to keep your bills manageable is by ensuring that you have the proper amount of attic insulation in your Las Vegas home. It helps reduce the heat lost to the attic during the winter, and keeps the hot attic from warming the interior too much during the summer. Though installing quality attic insulation is a good start towards reducing costs in your Las Vegas home, there are several other factors that can affect your savings and comfort.

Roof problems can cause a major headache for both the commercial and residential property owner. In the short term, they can lead to comfort issues, and when left unresolved roof problems can lead to expensive repairs both to the roof and the structural materials of the building.

When the holiday season is over, it's time to put away all of the Christmas decorations. This can seem like a daunting task, especially if you have fragile items and lack of storage space. However, with the following Christmas storage tips, you'll realize how easy it can be to store these items until next year.

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