Florida is a land of extremes. Just seven months ago, we were begging for the rain to end as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma wreaked their havoc. Now we are asking for more rain to come as we enter the dry season. In fact, as of February 22 this year, the National Drought Mitigation Center shows […]
Home Safety Practices that are Simple to Implement
There are many simple and cost-effective ways to better the safety of your home. Some of these include keeping up with home maintenance, paying attention to hazards in the yard, ample lighting, door upgrades, and keeping windows secure. An easy way to ensure your home is safe is in keeping up with issues as they […]
Protecting Your Smart Home
While it’s important to look at the security of each connected product you bring into your home, there are several precautions you can take to keep your smart home safe once everything is connected: Be sure to change the username and password for each internet-connected smart home device from its default factory settings. Use passwords […]
Identifying and Recovering From Identity Theft
If you discover that you’ve fallen victim to identity theft, you must move swiftly and diligently. Additionally, you should obtain copies of items such as police reports, fraud department email correspondence, fraudulent billing documents, related files, and recovery plans. Make a list of every person you’ve spoken to regarding the identity theft and how you […]
Tools for Personal Safety and Self Defense
Nobody wants to think about the possibility of being attacked, but according to a recent Gallup poll, close to 45 percent of women say they do not feel safe walking outdoors near their home at night. Women between ages of 18 to 29 feel especially vulnerable. Statistics indicate that a violent crime occurs every twenty […]
How to Safely Store Items When Planning to Move or Renovate
There are few things worse than the moment when you realize someone broke into your garage and snatched some of your valuable belongings. If you’ve ever experienced theft, you know what this is like—you feel helpless and violated. And when you’re preparing to move, there’s a good chance a lot of your belongings aren’t in […]
Ensuring Your Home is Secure While You Are Away
Home burglaries and break-ins are far more common than you may think. Fortunately, they are also easier to prevent if you follow a few simple steps. Never advertise that you will not be at home: If you know your neighbors, ask them to pick up your newspapers and mail and make sure your lawn is […]
What is a Home Watch Service?
A home watch service is designed to give you peace of mind while you are away from your home. Through a home watch service, professionals who are looking for any potential problems will inspect your home. Most home watch companies will design a checklist based on your individual needs and concerns. If a situation does […]
Not All Home Watch Service Companies Are The Same
The term “home watch” is used to refer to absentee homeowner inspections, unoccupied residence or property inspection services. These services are mostly designed for second homeowners and rental property owners who are away from their home, for example, and in another city or state, for extended periods of time. Home watch is a valued service […]
October Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist
As the “fall” season has begun, your home deserves a bit of special care. Here is a list to help guide you through completing some important safety and maintenance tasks in October. If you have too much on your plate, hire us for all of your home watch and care needs. Kitchen Clean and change […]