Home Security For A New Homeowner

You’ve accomplished the grueling process of many meetings, phone calls, and paperwork and you are now officially a new homeowner! Congratulations are in order but you’re not quite out of the woods yet. So you just bought your first home, in a new neighborhood—now what? Well now, you’re tasked with making this new space your own. The very top thing on your list should be making sure you and your family feel safe and secure in your new home. Read on to find out ways you can make this happen!

 

Scope out the neighborhood

Hopefully, you’ve done this before you bought your home but in case you haven’t, don’t panic, you still can! Using either your address or zip code, check the crime index score for where you live. Most reposts include the most common crimes in your area. This can help you determine what kind of preventative measures you can pay special attention to taking as a new homeowner.

Meet your neighbors

When you move into your new place, you may not know any of your neighbors. Go around and introduce yourself to them. Being on speaking terms with your neighbors makes it more likely that suspicious activity is shared and you have more eyes looking out for everyone’s safety. You could even go a step further and create or join a neighborhood online group to keep everyone in the loop.

Landscaping

It may sound absurd but landscaping can actually play a role in your home’s security. If you have high bushes, unkempt trees, or intricate landscapes around your yard, it could be easy for someone to hide in those spaces without being seen. Keep your yard and landscaping looking nice and neat, but not large enough to completely obscure a person from view.

Home Security

Lastly, of course, we must recommend you get yourself set up with a home security plan of your choosing. The statistics have proven that home security minimizes the risk of your home being burglarized by 60%.  The average cost of a break-in is $2800. You’ve purchased a new home, you don’t need any more added costs! Not to mention, you can save an average of 20% on your homeowner’s insurance if you have a home security plan!

Do your future self a favor and call us today at 1-844-904-9473 to get set up!

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Everything You Need To Know About Home Surveillance

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There are many reasons why one should consider home surveillance; keeping an eye on pets, knowing when a package you ordered has arrived or just making sure no unusual activity is happening around your home. Whatever your reason is, it’s probably a good one and we commend you. Here’s why we think you should add home surveillance to your home security plan.

Indoor Home Surveillance

Indoor cameras are a great idea for added peace of mind. You can set them up to check on your kids, pets, babies, and the overall state of anything going on inside your home. Indoor cameras have a two-way audio feature that allows you to optimize your monitoring experience and intervene when necessary. Whether you need to keep your pets off of your furniture or you just want a layer of added protection, indoor cameras are a great idea.

Outdoor Home Surveillance

One thing we know about home invaders is they don’t always use the front door. In fact, only 34% of burglars use the front door as their main access point. The rest utilize back doors, garages, windows, man doors, etc. There are a number of ways to gain access to a home but the number one deterrent for home invasions is a comprehensive home security system. On average, a home without a security system is burglarized three times more than a home with one. Not to mention, home surveillance cameras are also great for keeping an eye on things outside your home while you’re away. 

Adding outdoor cameras to your home minimizes the risk of theft or damage of things that aren’t safe inside your home as well. This makes your own home safer and also adds to the overall security of your neighborhood!

If you’re ready to add more protection to your home security plan, call WISE today at 1-844-904-9473!

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas. It’s also known as the invisible killer because it’s almost impossible to detect without proper equipment. Annually, on average, over 400 Americans die accidentally at the hands of this invisible killer. According to the CDC, over 50,000 more people visit the E.R or are hospitalized from exposure. Here are some pointers to keep you and your loved ones protected from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter.

 

CO Exposure

Winter is here and one of the many things that come with this season is increased risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. Anything that uses gas or coal to operate releases CO. So this includes our cars, water heaters, and furnaces. For instance, heating up your car in an enclosed area, like a garage, where the CO can accumulate with nowhere to go can be very dangerous. This is dangerous because if you or even your pets breathe in too much, you could be poisoned. 

CO Prevention

Now that you know where CO comes from and how you’re exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning, how do we prevent it? The first thing you can do is get reliable CO detectors for your home. Placing one sensor on each floor, near a sleeping area, would be a good start. Testing the alarm sound strength is important because the alarm needs to be loud enough to wake you up! Check the batteries in your CO detectors every six months and replace your detectors every five years. 

CO Detection

Move outside to get to fresh air as soon as possible if you have been exposed to CO or your CO detector alarm sounds. Some common carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms to look out for are: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.* So, if you or anyone around is experiencing these symptoms, contact emergency services immediately.

 

 

Remember that CO poisoning is preventable if you take the proper steps to protect yourself and your family. If you are in need of some CO protection this winter, call WISE at 1-844-904-9473 today!

*If you believe you have been exposed to carbon monoxide, call 911 and/or speak to a doctor. These statements are not meant to diagnose or treat any illness.

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Best Home Security Starter Plan

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Ever consider getting home security but not sure where to start? We know that the world of home security can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We took the liberty of compiling what we think is the best home security plan starter pack so you don’t have to. This setup covers your bases and can grow with you when you’re ready to add to your plan.

 

Motion Sensor

Motions sensors are small wireless sensors that use infrared technology to alert you when there is any unusual movement happening in your home.  They have a 30 ft by 50 ft range and wide-angle detection. For those of you who have four-legged friends running around, not to worry, the motion sensors have a pet immune feature that can be set for pets 33-55lbs.

 

Door & Window Sensor

Door and window sensors are staples in your home security plan. They are small and inconspicuous but serve a great purpose in your safety. They alert when any door is opening, which can be especially helpful when you aren’t home. 

 

The Control Panel

The control panel is the home base for all of the home security and home automation devices in your home.  It gets all the alerts and can control all the devices in a compact wireless device you can mount on your wall. It has a user- friendly, touchscreen display that makes optimizing your home security that much easier. 

 

WISE Home Solutions App

If the control panel is the home base then consider the WISE app the mothership because it is portable. Because you can download it on your smartphone, it goes where you go. This means, you basically have a control panel on your pocket that gives you alerts like the control panel and gives you access to your home while you’re on the go.

 

All these basic necessities in home security come together to form the WISE Choice security plan. Of course, you can add more devices at any time but if you’re confused about where to start with your home security plan, consider getting the WISE Choice plan. Call 1-844-904-9473!

 

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