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Going Green in 2013

Although Americans tend to say they are environmentally conscious more than they act like it, there is definitely a trend toward a greener America. From re-usable grocery bags to organic foods to hybrid cars, the signs that we’re sitting up and paying attention to the consequences of our actions

Great ways that home automation can help keep your kids safe

Great ways that home automation can help keep your kids safe

Following the high-profile abduction cases that led to pictures of missing children on milk cartons and much more diligence on the part of parents, studies show that far fewer kids are home alone these days: The number of grade-school American children who spend time at home alone has plunged

What are some good Questions to Ask about Home Security Systems

What are some good Questions to Ask about Home Security Systems?

When considering home security systems, it’s important to gather all the necessary information to make an informed decision. Here are some good questions to ask: What type of security system is best suited for my home? What are the key components of the security system? Are the security cameras

ADT Crime Statistics for Chicago Illinois

ADT Crime Statistics for Chicago Illinois

Data taken from the interactive ADT Crime Map For Chicago Illinois When you’re thinking about moving into a new neighborhood, there’s far more to consider than curb appeal and square footage. In reality, you need to know as much about the community you’ll be living in as the house

Aggressive driving is not worth the risk

Aggressive driving is not worth the risk

What’s it like to be hauling three horses in a trailer on winding, hilly roads, while drivers aggressively pass you and honk in anger as they fly by? Kind of scary, to be honest! And that’s what I experienced this past week while driving to and from a beach

Back to school safety tips

Back to school safety tips

We’ve posted some advice for keeping younger kids safe as they head back to school this year. Now let’s talk about safety for the older set: the high students. Although they’re older, independent and (we hope) more able to take care of themselves than their younger siblings, they still

Tips before taking a trip to Europe this year

Tips before taking a trip to Europe this year

At our house, we are preparing for a long-awaited trip to Europe and what’s top of mind for me? No, not finding someone to take care of all our animals while we’re gone. Nope, not the clothing I want to pack. And not even anxiety about the air travel.

End of summer: Time to make sure your house is well lit

Products from ADT & SafeStreets USA

With SafeStreets and ADT, we offer a variety of security and home automation solutions to meet your needs and your lifestyle. Our home security solutions include burglary, temperature, flood, smoke and heat and carbon monoxide monitoring. All of this is done through four state-of-the-art call centers located strategically across

Make your home less attractive to burglars

Make your home less attractive to burglars

We usually don’t think about home burglaries until it’s too late. It always seems like something that will happen to someone else, right? But with a home burglary taking place every 13 seconds in the U.S., there’s a very good chance that someday that “someone else” will be one

Help to keep older adults living alone safe

Help to keep older adults living alone safe

They say America is aging and statistics show that to be true. By 2050, the number of Americans over 65 years of age will reach 88.5 million. That’s twice the number in 2010, meaning in just 40 years, our country’s older population will double. As our population ages, we

How to Make Your Garage Safer

How to Make Your Garage Safer

If you want to make your garage safer, there are several things you can do. These include installing a new door and opener, window treatments, and a smart home security system. You can also use motion-sensor lights. Installing a new garage door and opener If you have an older

What is ADT Control?

What is ADT Control?

Set Up Custom Alerts and Notifications If any of your smoke, carbon monoxide, door/window or motion sensors are triggered, you can set up Control to send you an immediate alert on your mobile devices. We also monitor your sensors 24/7 so we can notify first responders if there’s a