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March 16, 2023
As a homeowner, it can be challenging to decide which is the best option for protecting your home when you are away for vacation, a business trip or an extended period. Both house sitters and Home Watch professionals offer solutions for ensuring that your home remains safe and secure. However, when it comes to making […]
February 16, 2023
If you are a member of your local NextDoor community, you probably see people posting security camera footage regularly of all types of things, from animal encounters to suspicious activity. While security cameras offer some protection and peace of mind, are they really the best for home protection when you’re away? Security cameras can protect […]
February 6, 2023
According to a U.S News & World Report 2022 survey, in 2021 there were “nearly 620,000 burglaries in the United States alone,” resulting in more than $737 billion in stolen property. And although burglary rates are down 31% since 2020, many American homeowners are turning to home security systems. This industry is projected to grow […]
January 4, 2023
There’s lots to do at home when preparing for a vacation or out-of-town assignment. You not only have to clear your schedule, pack clothes and make reservations, there are also things to do at home before leaving on a trip. Here are tips on how to make sure your home is safe while you’re away. […]
December 6, 2022
The holiday season is a time when people buy, and it’s also a time when they travel to visit friends and family. Whether you are at home or away, there are steps you should take to protect your home and belongings from holiday crime. Here are some tips on how to protect your home over […]
November 30, 2022
We’re getting ready for another winter here in Northern Virginia, and it’s good to be prepared for the cold weather. While you’re snuggling in by a cozy fire, you may not be giving thought to what’s going on outside—especially in a winter storm. Here are some ways snow or ice can damage your home, and […]
November 7, 2022
If you are a burglar, you are going to look for the easiest path to success. It only makes sense to want to get in and out quickly to avoid being caught. Professional thieves know what to look for—both for what makes a home an easy target, and what makes a home an undesirable one. […]
September 27, 2022
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t see packages on our neighbors’ porches as I drive home. Big packages, small packages, and sometimes piles of packages, all presumably ordered online with drop-off delivery. It also makes me wonder about the security those packages, with porch pirates on the prowl. More than 35 […]
September 15, 2022
We’ve been talking about the virtues of Home Watch for some time now, but never have we come across a case like this one—bees in the walls! It was a true blessing that we were hired by these homeowners to protect their home when this happened. In Northern Virginia this summer, we experienced several instances […]
September 7, 2022
Living in a house and knowing how a house works are two different things. Knowing the details about how your systems work can help you maintain the home and thwart potential problems—or teach you how to react to a disastrous event. Here is what everyone should know about their home ahead of an emergency. Know […]