Memorial Day
Falling on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is an important and honorable national holiday. It’s a day when we remember, honor and celebrate the soldiers who died fighting in wars, protecting the United States of America against its enemies. Memorial Day was initially called Decoration Day, a day of remembrance started around the time of the Civil War. Many communities remember these heroic soldiers with patriotic parades and somber ceremonies. Veterans and their families often visit the graves of deceased soldiers and remember their sacrifice.
Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer vacation. Pools, amusement parks, and summer camps open over the weekend, and many of us take advantage of the long holiday weekend to travel and enjoy summer activities. Homeowners with vacation homes often use the weekend to open it up for the summer. A lot of people use the day off to have barbecues with friends and neighbors. While most businesses close, stores tend to stay open, providing some of the biggest sales of the year.
Memorial Day is also an important time to review your home security routines and perform maintenance on your home. Trimming shrubs, replacing burnt out light bulbs, and clearing brush can help make your home more secure. Check that your home security system is working, or if you don’t have one, take advantage of Memorial Day sales and purchase a wireless alarm system from LifeShield. You need to make sure your home is safe and secure when you travel and enjoy the summer.
Security System Questions and Answers
You may know a little or a lot about home security and protecting your loved ones, but you’re not an expert until you’ve used and owned an advanced technology LifeShield security system. What makes LifeShield different from the rest? LifeShield designed this home security system using a combination of unique features, patented technology, and real-life user experiences. Here are some of the most common questions users have about this amazing system, and our answers:
We think wireless security systems are better, and that’s why we use wireless technology. With a wireless system, you don’t have to drill holes in your walls and run wires across your house to install the system. There are no wires to cut, so burglars can’t disable the system with a pair of scissors. And it’s safer for pets and children because there are no dangerous wires for them to get in to.
Wireless sensors also allow for an unlimited number of security system applications. You can add sensors inside cabinets and drawers, even in freestanding furniture pieces which don’t have electrical wires. You can’t use a wired sensor to secure your liquor cabinet or jewelry drawer.
Many security companies build home security systems by buying standard equipment manufactured by other companies. LifeShield is different – we actually design and manufacture our own equipment along with our own software and apps. The result is a system which truly works, and is difficult to bypass because of built-in redundancy.
Patented technology also means that your LifeShield home security system has features you can’t find anywhere else. Our fire monitoring works with your existing smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide detectors, because we have designed and patented a Fire Safety Sensor which “listens” for your smoke alarms, and sends a signal to the monitoring station as soon as an alarm sounds. You save money with LifeShield because you don’t have to buy and install expensive hard-wired smoke alarms just to get professional fire monitoring.
LifeShield’s smartphone app gives your home alarm system a new level of functionality. Apart from the basic features, such as arming and disarming your system, you can review your system history and see if any sensors need attention. But using your tablet you can not only respond to events in your home, but you can also interact with it. Watch live video feed of your pets while you are at work. Get a text alert when your neighbor open the door, and watch the plumber to make a repair.
When you compare home security companies, it’s clear that LifeShield goes the extra mile. We’ve created a security system that not only protects your home but can be installed and used easily. It’s an alarm system that truly fits into anyone’s busy lifestyle without becoming adding stress of complications. Once you begin using LifeShield, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Top 10 Reasons Why You Need a Wireless Alarm System From LifeShield
You don’t know what tomorrow will bring. You might win the lottery, get a new job, or bump into a long lost friend. We all wish for good fortune and happiness, sometimes we have bad luck too. With over 2 million home burglaries every year, the odds are pretty good that this could happen to you. Homes with a home alarm system are 3 times less likely to be robbed.
We know that LifeShield wireless alarm system is reliable and virtually impossible to defeat. Our security systems do much more than just protect your home, they also fit your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve compiled our top 10 reasons why you need a wireless security system from LifeShield:
If these aren’t enough reasons why a LifeShield wireless alarm system is the best choice for your home, then listen to some of our happy customers! We have tons of online home security reviews from homeowners and renters like yourself who are happy with the peace of mind they get from a LifeShield system.
I am Moving to a Rental
If you are moving to a new rental, it could be because you are in school, have a new job, need to accommodate your growing family, or simply because you found a cheaper place to live. When you move often enough, you become an expert at packing and unpacking, signing leases, and rearranging furniture. There are benefits and drawbacks to renting, but sometimes we don’t have a choice. Of course, no matter how great your apartment is, your rental experience is only as good as your landlord.
Whether you are renting a house, apartment, townhome, or studio, you still need to actively secure your home. Your apartment building may have locked doors and bars on the windows, but if your neighbors don’t maintain a high level of security, your home could easily be burglarized. Landlords are not always careful about informing you before entering to make repairs. You’ll never know who is in your home or if it is secure unless you take home security into your own hands.
That is why LifeShield’s wireless home alarm system is the best home security choice for renters. You don’t have to rely on neighbors, landlords, real estate agents and contractors to keep your home safe anymore. You can take control of your own space and protect the people and things that you love. LifeShield wireless alarm system can be installed, removed, and reinstalled in your new home quickly, at your own convenience. You’ll never pay extra set up fees, drill a single hole in your walls or worry about violating a lease. You’ll also never have to spend a single day without security.
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Moving Security Tips
Moving is full of challenges that are beyond your control, but when you plan ahead and use smart safety sense, you minimize the risk of anything really bad happening. Here are a few of our best tips for anyone preparing to move soon:
Relocating to a new home is one of the most challenging and rewarding things you will ever do. Ever move gives you an opportunity to meet new people and have new experiences. With a little planning, a big move can go a little more smoothly. Just plan for the safety and security of yourself, your loved ones, and all of your stuff, and it will be over before you know it.
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Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world in February 14. It is most widely known as a day for celebrating romantic love, but it is also known as a day of friendship and showing appreciation for those who those closest to us. It is a holiday celebrated by children and adults, around the world, in many different ways.
No one knows when exactly when Valentine’s Day as we know it was started, but the first reference to Valentine’s Day as a day of romantic love was written by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1382. He wrote a beautiful poem , which starts off, “For this was on Saint Valentine’s Day, when every bird cometh to choose his mate.” While this holiday had religious origins, they have fallen to the wayside and people of all cultures celebrate the holiday as a day to express love and appreciation.
We also express ourselves through material items. Paper valentine cards became widespread in the early 1800’s when factories began printing them so young men could simply buy them and mail them to those they loved. In recent years, flowers, chocolate, wine and other gifts, have become customary. In the 1980’s, the diamond industry began promoting jewelry as the perfect gift. In recent years, e-cards have joined the Valentine’s Day repertoire.
Whether you are planning to go out for a romantic dinner, or stay in on Valentine’s Day, you need to make sure that your home is safe and secure. After a night out with friends or an elaborate dinner with the one you love, the last thing you want to come home to is a home that has been burglarized. LifeShield is here for you 24/7, to protect the people, pets, and things you love most. Don’t make a Valentine’s Day mistake – get a LifeShield wireless security system and keep your home safe and secure.
Make Any House Feel Like Home
Few of us live in the same home our entire lives. We generally to move multiple times throughout our lives, for many reasons. We move as children because our parents need to relocate, or simply choose a larger home. Some of us may be lucky enough to live in college dorm or move into an apartment with friends. When we can afford it, many of us move into apartments or houses of our own. As we get older, the cycle continues, and we relocate for jobs, relationships, or for other personal reasons.
If you are have just moved into a new place, or just need a few ways to make an impersonal space feel comfortable, follow these quick and easy tips.
Scent is very powerful. It can trigger memories and emotions instantly. Fill your home with the smells you love the most, using your favorite air freshener, candles, or food. Order a pizza, bake cookies, place your favorite scented dryer sheets inside cabinets, and turn your home into a comfort zone.
Window coverings can make any home feel like a personal, private space, and they are easy to install. If you have a big budget, you can purchase custom curtains, valances, and blinds for each room. If you are on a budget, you can get creative with fabric, inexpensive blinds, fabric shower curtains, or anything that meets your needs.
The most important way to make your space feel like home is to make is secure. Using alarm systems can give you the peace of mind to know your apartment, house, studio or townhouse is always safe, whether you are there or not. Always change your door locks, and try to live in safe neighborhoods with low crime rates.
Hang your favorite photos and posters around your new home to give it a personal feel. If you are allowed to paint, choose room colors that make you feel comfortable and happy. If you have a lot of lease restrictions, use removable stick-on wall art and stick on inexpensive posters with reusable adhesive putty, sometimes called sticky-tack. When your walls have photos and images that you love, your space will feel like home.
Pets and plants can transform a stagnant apartment into an active living space that calms and refreshes you every time you walk in the door. Even aquarium pets can provide a feeling of tranquility. Plant life and pets have been proven to reduce stress levels and lower blood pressure. If you don’t have a green thumb, low-light, low-maintenance, plants are easy to find and care for indoors.
The key to making a space feel comforting is to trigger specific personal feelings and emotions, and there are things we can do to trigger them. We need to make our home feel very safe and secure, and bring to mind comforting memories that make us feel good. By upgrading your home security, adding a vase of flowers, and baking cookies, your home can become safe, warm and inviting.
Don’t Forget the Windows
When you leave the house to go to work or to go on vacation, don’t forget to lock all windows. Even if it takes you an extra few minutes to leave the house, you need to do it. After all, a determined burglar will try to open all of them. Why give a thief easy access to your home?
Bring Out The Night Lights
Make sure the exterior of your home is lit up at night to avoid giving a burglar a dark and hidden access point to your home. Leave lights on all night long. If you are worried about your electric bills, consider using low-energy LED or CFL bulbs, or solar-powered lighting.
Clean Out the Garage
A cluttered garage in one where you wouldn’t notice if something was missing. You don’t want to discover that a burglar stole your tools, or even used them to break into homes. Make your garage neat and organized, and you’ll notice if something is missing in an instant.
First 5 Things To Do in Any New Home
Whether you are moving to a new apartment, you’ve bought a house, or you need to relocate for work, every move to a new home is exciting and challenging. There are always many details to deal with and decisions to make. When you move into your first apartment you have different needs than when you buy a family home. It doesn’t matter if your list includes shopping for appliances or scouring yard sales for a kitchen table, there is a specific list of things that you always have to do first.
Before you do anything in your home, you need to make sure that it is secure, and that no one else, apart from a trustworthy management company or landlord has access to your home. If you’ve purchased a new place, replace every single door lock, and make sure every door has deadbolts. All windows should lock from the inside too. Whether you rent or own, get a wireless alarm system so you can be sure it is secure even when you are not at home.
Every home should be scrubbed clean before you move in. Start with the kitchen and bathroom, the two rooms which have the most potential for, well, being dirty. Get a good pair of rubber gloves, some strong cleaning solutions, and be prepared to spend some time wiping out the refrigerator and scrubbing the bathtub. You’ll be glad you did.
As you clean your new home, keep an eye out for bugs, both living and dead, as well as animal droppings. If you can identify any threats when the home is empty, you’ll have a better chance of figuring out what they are and how they get in. Seal cracks and put out traps or poison as needed (and out of reach of any children and pets, of course!)
Make sure you change batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors (or buy new devices if you need them) and get a fire extinguisher for your home. Find your first aid kit and unpack that first because many of us get minor injuries while fixing up a new home. Identify where the nearest ER is so you know where to go in case of a major emergency. Being prepared can help you keep calm during a crisis.
Introduce yourself to your neighbors, whether they live in your apartment building or in other houses on your block. You’ll feel more comfortable in your new home when you begin to know people, and you’ll become part of a community where people look out for one another.
As a final tip, even if you haven’t moved in yet, you should do a quick shopping trip and put some food in your fridge. All of that cleaning and unpacking will definitely make you hungry, and you’ll be more likely to eat healthy food if it is in the fridge. You’ll order fewer pizzas and less Chinese takeout, which can save you money too.
Arrange Your Furniture Carefully
When you arrange the furniture in your home, keep home security in mind. Don’t put expensive items in full-view of the windows. This means your LCD flat screen TV may need to go on a different wall than you originally wanted. Don’t put your silver candlesticks on display in the dining room. Use common sense and if you aren’t sure, go outside your home and look inside to get a burglar’s perspective.
Use Rover to Hide Your Spare Key
Don’t hide a spare key under the door mat. Instead, hide a key in the collar of your largest, least-friendly dog. You’ll be able to get the key from your pet easily, but a stranger won’t even think to look there, and won’t be able to get access if they do.
Always Change the Locks
Whenever you move into a new home, whether it is a house of apartment, always change the locks. Most apartment landlords or management companies will change the locks before handing a set of keys over to you, but when you own your own home, you are responsible for doing it yourself. How can you know if the apartment has new locks? By checking to see how worn out the keys are. If they look brand new, then the locks have been changed recently. If the keys are old and worn, then they haven’t been changed lately and you have no idea who else may have a key.
Smoke Detectors Need Fresh Batteries
Even if you think the batteries in your smoke detector are fine, you should replace them twice a year, using Daylight Savings as the days to remember. Fresh batteries will ensure that the detectors are working properly. You don’t have the throw away the batteries, though – you can save them and use them in other devices.
Top Home Security Trends We Think Will Go Big in 2013
Some days it feels like technology is changing at the speed of light. It’s impossible to keep up with every new gadget, but no one wants to be left too far behind the trends. When it comes to home security, there is an overwhelming need for current users to stay on top of trends and for people looking to start with their first home security system.
We’ve come up with our top 3 predictions about the biggest home security trends for 2013.
Distorted Information About Home Automation – As companies try to jump on the “smarter home” bandwagon, everyone will begin offering products and features that they claim have home automation features. Since there is no specific definition of what falls into the home automation category, anyone can make these claims to sell more products. We predict that automation for the home will develop exponentially in 2013, but consumers will be more confused than ever.
Seamless Software Integration for Home Monitoring – We predict that in 2013 homeowners will come to expect that they can access and monitor their home security systems from any device at any time. Between the computers, tablets, smartphones and other high-tech gadgets we use every day, homeowners will be able to log in to an app on any device, at any time, and anywhere. Many companies, including LifeShield, have home security apps. But we think that this will become one of the most important features of the home automation field too.
Home Security Becomes More Productive – In 2013, security systems will do much more than just protect your home. Users will expect wireless home security systems to multi-task, adding home automation, home management reminders, neighborhood crime information, and other features that will integrate into a user’s daily life. Any company can dump a bunch of security data on their interface, but the companies that come out ahead are the ones that can intelligently analyze the data for users and give it to them in a customized visual display.
There are so many home security trends right now, but we know that these are the biggest ones because we provide these features for our users, and they are getting the most attention and the most positive response. As security experts, we know that home automation integration is the next piece of the home security puzzle.
Top 10 Tips for an Awesomely Safe Holiday
Nothing can ruin the holiday spirit faster than crime.
December is here, and while you are out shopping for gifts and spreading holiday cheer, the bad guys are trying to steal your stuff. Throughout the month, the news is filled with stories about burglaries, crimes, purse snatchings, and other grinch-like crimes. Last year there were homeowners who had their Christmas lawn decorations stolen while they were sitting inside their homes with their alarm systems on.
Don’t let crime take away your holiday spirit. At LifeShield, we are happy to share our top 10 list of holiday security tips to keep your festivities safe and secure.
BONUS TIP: If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The only thing standing between a happy holiday season and burglary or robbery is common sense and smart home security measures. You can these tips to stay safe during the holidays and all year long.
Happy Holidays from LifeShield Security
Tail-Wagging Fun: Top-Rated Pet Friendly Vacation Destinations
When you have dogs and want to travel with them, vacation planning can get a lot more complicated. Pet travel requires a lot more planning and preparation and it can also be more expensive. Of course, if leaving Max or Bella at home with a pet sitter and a wireless home security system, or in a kennel will make you sad and homesick, you simply need to bring them with you. So how do you make travel plans with your furry friends?
The best place to start is the internet. There are so many resources online with pet travel safety tips and listings of pet friendly restaurants. You can start by thinking about your budget and the amount of time you have available. Here are a few other questions you can ask yourself as you begin to plan your pet friendly vacation:
A few of the most pet-friendly vacation destinations include:
Camping – Campgrounds are the perfect place to bring your dog. You’ll both get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Just be sure your dog is always near you or on a leash, has a collar and tags, plenty of water and food, and a warm, dry place to sleep.
Beaches – Beaches are another great vacation with pets. Don’t let your dog won’t get overheated sun or their paws scorched by the hot sand, by providing shade and a blanket or seat. You can also seek out secluded beaches, or visit during cooler weather when beaches are empty.
State Parks - State parks are a great pet friendly vacation, but be sure you read the park rules before visiting. Many parks require that dogs be kept on leashes, and some allow dogs only on certain trails. Historic parks may have more restrictive rules because of the large number of tourists.
Luxury Hotels – If money is no object and you prefer city life to the great outdoors, check out the pet amenities at many luxury hotels. The Benjamin Hotel in New York has multiple-size dog beds, doggie spa baskets, dog walker and grooming services. Your dog even gets to wear a special doggie bath robe while at the hotel. The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach has a separate dog park by the ocean for owners and their pets to enjoy the outdoors and the beach any time.
The Humane Society recommends that pets not travel by air, and especially not in the cargo hold of a plan where they can be subjected to extreme temperatures, poor ventilation, rough handling, and occasionally get lost. Some airlines allow small pets to travel on board with owners in carriers, however they can charge up to $500 per flight in pet fees, which does not include a seat. Travel by car, train, and cruise ship can be a safer and pet-friendlier alternative.
You also need to make sure your pet is safe and secure through every part of the trip and destination. You wouldn’t neglect your pet home security measures at home, so make sure you keep use the same common sense on your trip. Wherever you decide to go, and however you get there, you’ll be sure to make memories that will last a lifetime.
December 2012 Newsletter
It’s December. Winter and all the holidays are here…which also means travel and vacations for many, leaving lots of unoccupied, unguarded homes sitting about, prime targets for burglary and theft. If you’re looking forward to enjoying a stay cross-country at Grandma’s house, or a well-deserved vacation in Florida, why worry about the safety of your home while you’re away?
With LifeShield, you don’t have to.
We protect what’s yours even when you’re not there—especially then, actually. And with our easy-to-install systems, there’s still time to buy some peace of mind this holiday season before you leave home…so you can leave all that worry behind.
1. All LifeShield systems can be set up in 1 hour or less. That’s probably less time than it took you to decorate your home for the holidays. Plus, with our Holiday Special this month, you can GET A FREE UPGRADE TO 2-DAY SHIPPING* with the purchase of any LifeShield system. That means your system can be up and protecting you (and all those great new gifts) in no time.
2. Our systems are wireless. There’s no outdated wiring necessary, so you don’t have to put any holes in your walls, which is great if you lease your space (landlords hate plaster repairs). It also means would-be thieves can’t just cut your wires and help themselves to all your new toys—with LifeShield, warning alarms and alerts travel wirelessly to and from our monitoring stations and you, to provide the utmost protection when you need it the most.
3. The equipment is free, and there’s no activation fee*. That means there’s no big investment you have to make upfront, which is pretty good news this time of year (as the holiday bills start rolling in). You simply get your system up and running and pay one low, monthly rate. We give you the best coverage for the money on the market today—our price match guarantee** proves it!
4. You get FREE LifeView™ interactive and remote monitoring, plus UNLIMITED custom notifications and alerts†. Unlike the other guys, we don’t limit your security alerts or the number of notifications you set up as part of your customized system. We also include free interactive monitoring with every package we sell†. So no matter where you are, with LifeShield, you can still see what’s going on at your house from any computer or Smartphone (which definitely takes the stress out of leaving those great new gifts at home, knowing they’ll be safe and sound until you get back).
5. You’ll get the fastest response time in the industry. Not only do you get 24/7 professional monitoring and FREE fire monitoring‡ included with every LifeShield system, but if something does happen to your home while you’re away, you will you be notified immediately, and we’ll have help on its way to your house—whether you’re there or not.
Give the ultimate gift this year—peace of mind. Call LifeShield today at (877) 236-6728 and give your family, or someone you love, the security they deserve this holiday season. With our GET A FREE UPGRADE TO 2-DAY SHIPPING* offer, you can have your system up and running before the New Year!
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LifeShield December 2012 Customer Newsletter
By now, most of us are making plans for the upcoming holidays… traveling to Grandma’s in the Midwest, or maybe even a New Year’s ski trip up north or a balmy beach break down south. With exciting plans like that ahead, it’s easy to forget about your home and the potential for cold weather catastrophe while you’re away…but beware!
Too many homes and holidays are ruined by freeze and flood-related disasters that could have been avoided by using your LifeShield home security system. In fact, adding just one or two Freeze Sensors or Flood Sensors to your existing LifeShield system can be the difference between returning back from the holidays to your home sweet home versus opening the door to a complete and total mess.
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