There’s nothing inherently wrong with DIY home security. After all, some home security is better than none. But if a DIY system was your “starter” home security experience, that doesn’t mean it should be the only home security you ever use. 

There are few security devices more critical to protecting your home than smoke alarms. Now, homeowners can be even more protected by taking advantage of professional smoke alarm monitoring. Staten Island homeowners looking for state smoke detector requirements in one and two-family homes can find those in the Building Standards and Codes section of the New York Department of Fire Prevention and Control. Here is information on the requirements, in addition to how you can improve your fire protection at home by upgrading to monitored smoke alarms in your Staten Island home. 

If you rent out a vacation property using Airbnb, you may wonder whether the app allows you to list a property where security cameras are installed. It makes sense that you may wish to monitor renters while they are on your property, and home security cameras can certainly help you accomplish this. With that in mind, here are the Airbnb guidelines for security cameras in your Staten Island, New York or New Jersey  property.  

Spring is for fresh starts, and that doesn’t only apply to cleaning. It can also include home automation enhancements for your home security. Staten Island homeowners who want more out of their home security this spring can consider these exciting options.