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One of the most frustrating parts of buying an alarm system is understanding the costs associated with competing monitoring services. SHIELD uses Honeywell's Total Connect - which is loaded with all the same features as ADT Pulse so we thought we'd compare our pricing…

The Secret Is Out: ADT Pulse Uses Honeywell Technology If you're shopping for home security, you've undoubtedly considered the "Goliath" of the industry, ADT. A company with an impressive marketing department, the ADT Pulse brand name is certainly top of mind.... and…

Shopping smart and saving a few dollars is really important these days – especially during these rough economic times. It's no different when shopping for a home security system.  While it's great to save money on security, often to save…

Frustrated By Bad Service? Feeling frustrated by a recent experience you had with a nationwide security service provider? You’re not the only one. Nationwide security service providers expand into new markets, bringing their big marketing budgets and recognizable logos but…

Home Security Reviews, Scams and Other Things To Know It's no secret that home security is one of the most important investments you can make in your new home, particularly if you live in one of the many areas where…

Why No Burglar Alarms On The Second Floor... Burglars Are Lazy! If you’re a fan of gangster films and cop shows, you’ve probably heard the term “second story man.” It’s basically another name for “cat burglar” and implies that the…

This is a true story from a client who called our office today to inquire about resuming her home security monitoring. After a bit of discussion, we realized how she (like many homeowners) was coerced into signing a contract with…