The physical positioning of cameras is a key aspect of good CCTV system design. All to often I see cameras positioned above doors looking straight down? All these are good for is to check for hair loss. Often these are positioned for ease of installation, rather than to achieve a specific objective. If you are… Continue reading Positioning Cameras
Category: Home security
The Gift of Time – Dealing With Important
There are times when you run your own business that the days and weeks seem to pass with such speed that you barely have time to draw breath. I used to say that I was so busy dealing with the urgent, that the important never had much of a chance. Well I am glad to… Continue reading The Gift of Time – Dealing With Important
Seriously Good Security For People Who Take Their Security (And Welfare) Seriously
Our new tag line (above) that I recently introduced, isn’t simply a play on words. It is intended to make potential clients think seriously about making a choice if they plan to make an investment in security, because that is how security should be looked upon, as an investment. Your return on this investment is… Continue reading Seriously Good Security For People Who Take Their Security (And Welfare) Seriously
Good Advice or a Liability?
Well meaning advice must always be viewed with a degree of caution, as it can sometimes be misleading. I was talking to a recent burglary victim the other day, who had recently moved into an out-of-the way rural area. They consulted the Police when they moved in. The Police visited their home and remarked that… Continue reading Good Advice or a Liability?
January 2015 Review
Finally the cold weather has arrived, although even this month had a few days where t shirts seemed more appropriate than thermals. At the start of the month and the year, we welcomed Darren Hills into the company, as detailed in my previous blog. I am very optimistic that Darren will develop into a first… Continue reading January 2015 Review
Meet Our New Employee
Our recruitment policy at GuardHome is employ local people in our various regional offices. This allows us to put something back into the community where we work. Local people have families in the area, send their kids to school, support local events and spend money in local shops. For us this is localism at work, so we are… Continue reading Meet Our New Employee
Seriously Good Security for People Who Take Security Seriously
We have decided to change our strap line because we want to convey a specific message to our clients and potential clients. Quite simply, if you are serious about your security then you need to buy your alarms, CCTV etc. from a us because we are incredibly serious about what we do and how we… Continue reading Seriously Good Security for People Who Take Security Seriously
7 Simple Ways to Protect Your Home from Fire
This is a link to a article at money.co.uk. The article contains some simple common-sense practical advise. Here’s the link. 7 Simple Ways to Protect Your Home from Fire
Darker nights – more burglaries.
As the days get shorter it creates opportunities for burglars as there are more hours of darkness and daylight fades earlier in the evening before people get home. With the schools back and holidays over, there are few people around in residential areas during the day. Burglars can often operate unnoticed. It’s always a good… Continue reading Darker nights – more burglaries.
Attention To Detail – Does Your Alarm Company Clean Your Bell Box?
A Clean Bell Box! This might seem a small insignificant point, but if you think about it, it is incredibly important! This is what Attention To Detail (ATD) is all about! When we install alarm systems we place a highly visible branded bell box (they haven’t contained bells for sometime but old habits die hard) usually… Continue reading Attention To Detail – Does Your Alarm Company Clean Your Bell Box?
