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Alright, so it’s time to hire a babysitter. For some parents, the thought of this can be a bit anxiety-inducing, but it doesn’t need to be. (That’s where we come in.)   We’re here to give you a rundown on everything you need to feel comfortable and safe leaving your little ones with a sitter. Let’s get started.  Do your research.   If you are hiring a babysitter from a website or social media, it is  so important  that you confirm references for them. It goes without saying – never hire a babysitter that you know nothing about. This will also help ease your mind knowing that they have successfully babysat for other families in the past.  While we’re on that topic, make sure to get your sitter’s full name, phone number, emergency contact, home address, and car make and model if they will be driving the kids anywhere.  Another important detail for parents to keep in mind: Look for babysitters that are trained in CPR in case of an emer...

Residential Tech Today Sound & Video Contractor Level Up Automation owner Jen Mallett doesn’t mince words about her ambitions to make smart home technologies more popular throughout the Boston area. “Smart home technologies have rapidly become more capable and more reliable while decreasing in cost,” Mallett explained. “However, most homeowners are still unaware of what’s available and how these easy-to-use tools can impact the comfort, convenience and livability of their homes.” Fewer still, Mallett says, have had the chance to personally experience the latest technologies. That’s why Level Up Automation built a Control4 Certified Showroom in Northborough, MA, to show local residents the full scope of possibilities from smart lighting and distributed audio/video to surveillance systems and motorized door locks. Level Up Automation Partners with Control4 Centered around the  Control4  smart home system from Snap One, the Level Up Automation showroom presents a visio...

We’ve been at this a long time. After nearly 70 years of helping people stay safe with smart home security systems , for better or worse, we’ve seen a lot of scary stuff. Our approach to safety is holistic, so we’ve helped customers face  medica l emergencies , life-threatening fires, extreme weather conditions, and more. But you know what really gives us goosebumps? It’s not ghosts. It’s not spiders, or clowns, or ghouls, or vampires. What really gets us at Guardian Protection is a lack of awareness about home security. It spooks us to hear that anyone doesn’t feel safe in their home — the one place that’s just for you. Some emergencies are unavoidable. And while it’s not always possible to prevent them, it’s possible to prepare. And it chills our bones when people don’t! We’ve found one of the best ways to encourage preparedness is through education. When you know what the risks are, it’s easier to safeguard against them. So in the spirit of Halloween, let’s get a...

If you’ve been searching for the best home security system , you may have heard about professional monitoring more than once. And if you’re familiar with Guardian Protection, you probably already know we’re crazy about monitored home alarm systems . We really can’t stop shouting about it, and there are a lot of reasons why. Here’s what pro monitoring is, how it works, why we’re obsessed with it, and why you should be, too. What is professional monitoring? Professional monitoring refers to a 24/7 service in which a team of trained experts look out for signals from your security system indicating an alarm event or an emergency. This could be an intrusion or break-in, a fire, a medical emergency, or the presence of carbon monoxide. When you have professionally monitored home security, you don’t have to worry about alerting authorities in an emergency. How does professional monitoring work? Different monitoring service providers may have different processes in place. But generally, t...

Medical emergencies can happen anywhere in the home. If you or someone you care about suffers from mobility issues, you know how important it is to have quick and easy access to help. Let’s talk about why it’s so important to respond quickly to injuries and medical emergencies that happen at home, and how monitored home security and medical devices can help. Average response time of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) When an emergency happens in your home, the average response time of emergency medical services (EMS) varies greatly, which is something you probably know, especially if you live far from a hospital or firehouse. On average, the length of time between a call for help and the arrival of emergency medical services is about seven to eight minutes in the U.S. In more rural areas, that number can jump to nearly 30 minutes. This information is not intended to reflect poorly on emergency responders, who face incredible challenges every day. Rather, these numbers underscore th...

Moving is a BIG deal. Sure, it’s exciting, but it can be equally as stressful. We’re here to relieve some of that stress with helpful tips to make your move go as smoothly as possible. From packing and planning to tying up some loose ends that you may not have thought of, we’ve got you covered. Get ready: tips for decluttering, packing, and planning. 1. Grab a pen and paper. Take some time to create an inventory of your items. It may seem a bit tedious, but we promise you’ll thank us later. This will help you group things together while packing. 2. Be honest. …When was the last time you wore that sweater hanging in the back of your closet?! Moving is the perfect time to downsize and mercilessly purge your stuff. You will have less to pack, and you’ll have a bit more room to move around when you’re “living out of boxes.” 3. Plan ahead. Pack as far enough in advance as possible. Start by packing off-season, holiday, and any items you don’t plan on using in the near future. When it...

Burglary versus robbery. You may have heard the terms used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. They have different criteria and may even overlap from time to time. In this post, we’ll define both burglary and robbery, explain the ways that they are similar and different, and provide important statistics about each. Definitions and statistics will come primarily from from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program . Established in 1930, the UCR Program is a huge, nationwide, collaborative effort to gather crime data. More than 18,000 city, university and college, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies are eligible to voluntarily report data on crimes. The main purpose of the program is to create reliable info on crime for law enforcement, but the data is now regularly sourced by a variety of people (including criminologists, the media, students, and sociologists). It’s a trustworthy and unique treasure trove of data for the state of crime in our country...