Home Security Matters Protection 1 Home Security Tips and Safety Advice
When I think about what makes security important to me, really it’s all about comfort. I have two kids, our family travels a lot; I need to make sure everyone is safe and okay. Some might think I’m a bit security-obsessed! What can I say? I’m a mom! As my kids ... Read More »
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DIY Projects Can Make Your Home Much More Energy-Efficient
March 6, 2014
These winter months just don’t seem to be ending! This time of year ends up being a big drain on your wallet, what with electricity and gas bills thanks to short days and cold houses. However, there are several DIY projects you can undertake in order to make your home ... Read More »
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by: Courtney Carlstrom
in Family Life
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
March 3, 2014
This week is National Severe Weather Preparedness week and we have created some weather tip graphics for you to share. Your safety means the world to us and we want to make sure you are fully prepared for national disasters. Share these graphics with loved ones to ensure they are prepared for a tornado ... Read More »
Bath Safety by the Numbers – Accident and Safety Statistics
February 25, 2014
We want to take a look at some of the common accidents that can occur in one of the most danger-prone areas of the house. This isn’t a scare blog, but a realistic look at some things to be aware of when you’re in the shower or getting ready in ... Read More »
Stacy Greenberg’s Safety Secrets: Why I Switched to Protection 1
February 20, 2014
Before I switched to Protection 1, I was happy with my local alarm company. Everything was satisfactory, I suppose. But when I saw what P1 could do for my family, to be honest, I was floored! I mean, the service is great, and the cameras – oh my god, they’re ... Read More »
February Safety Secrets for the Home and Heart
February 18, 2014
We’re so excited to share this month’s safety flyer with you. Print it out and post it somewhere visible in the workplace or at school. It’s a helpful reminder to discuss these important things with your family and colleagues in staying prepared in preventing these dangers. Remember to be safe ... Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Family Life, Safety Secrets
Busting Myths: The Real Security Scoop – Part 1
February 17, 2014
What do you think of when you think of “home security”? Do you envision an armed guard? Do you see a home shuttered in steel plates and ready for a zombie apocalypse? There are so many myths about what home security actually is, and it’s changed so much over the ... Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Home Security
Sharable Safety Secret Graphics
February 5, 2014
This month, we have lots of sharable Safety Secret graphics! Prepare to be wow’ed with facts and statistics about the health benefits of love, tips to improve your home’s comfort and safety, and other awesome “Safety Secrets for the Home!” Find out about what chemicals are released in your brain ... Read More »
Childproofing your Home Office
February 3, 2014
Having a home office is a convenient luxury, and there are many perks of having a workplace in your own home. However, as the name ‘home office’ implies, there are areas of your home life that spill over into your office work. If you have small children in your house, the ... Read More »
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by: Courtney Carlstrom
in Home Security
Childproofing Your House
January 17, 2014
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.3 million children are accidentally injured each year and over 2,500 are killed in accidents. Many of these occur from situations that could have been easily prevented. Here are a few ideas to help increase children’s safety and well being in ... Read More »
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by: Kaley Wilson
in Family Life
Home Office – Taking Care Of Business
January 15, 2014
Working from home can be amazing because of the simple perks: You can be closer to your children, your comfy home, your lovable pets, and all the things that bring warmth to your life. Whether it’s a benefit of self-employment or a telecommute, studies show that often, those that work ... Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Family Life, Home Security, Safety Secrets
Day and Night Security
January 9, 2014
Most of us are tuned in to what it takes to keep our families safe at night. We always lock our doors, set our alarms, turn on our motion sensor lights in order to feel secure while we slumber and dream in our cozy beds. We take time while we ... Read More »
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by: Kaley Wilson
in Family Life, Home Security
Only in the Movies…
January 9, 2014
Today’s home surveillance looks like something right out of a movie. With a tablet or smart phone, we can control our home remotely. Seeing this type of futuristic living was the stuff of movies when I was a kid! Today, the high tech gadgets don’t simply exist in the movies, ... Read More »
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by: Eve Baker
in Home Security, Tech Trends
January Coloring Pages Download
January 8, 2014
We’re back with January’s coloring page! We’re so happy we were able to share the holiday season with our loved ones. Our drawings are some of the most enjoyable moments that we had over the holiday. You should draw your favorite moments with your family too! All finished coloring? Post your ... Read More »
“ Hats off to the technician you sent to my house today, whose name is Ronald P.! He did a wonderful job and possessed the best customer relations skills I seen in quite a while! Keep up the good work Protection 1. I've been with you since 1998, and plan to stay with you, wherever I move! ”
- Joyce C. -
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Home Office Safety and Security Week
January 7, 2014
Work commutes can be a huge drag, but if you happen to be one of the estimated 3 million lucky Americans working from home, you have a completely different set of concerns for your home office! Although the home office affords many conveniences, there are security and productivity concerns to ... Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Tech Trends
Healthy Living Graphics to Share
January 6, 2014
We’ve compiled all of our individual safety tips for January into one easy location so you can grab them all at once! This month’s tips are all about healthy living and eating right. You can post them around your home for inspiration, share on your favorite social network, or inbox ... Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Living Better
Seven Secrets to Keeping your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
January 6, 2014
It’s that season again – making New Year’s resolutions that you know will improve your quality of life, if only you could keep the habits past the first day of February! It happens to the best of us, and gym regulars get to see it in action as the crowds ... Read More »
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by: Courtney Carlstrom
in Living Better
“ Your service technician, Dan Feldman, repaired a signaling issue with our security equipment and now it is working properly. He did a very professional job. However, Dan went above and beyond duty when he also repaired problems we were having in our office using the remote camera function. He was able to get everything working correctly within several minutes. We are thrilled with his excellent service and wanted other Protection 1 clients to know that if they have a service appointment, they can expect a superior level of service from the employees of Protection 1. ”
- Pamela W. -
Send an eCard to a New Homeowner!
December 22, 2013
Did a friend or family member just move into a new home? Congratulate them by sending them one of the eCards below! You can do so by clicking on the image of your choice and then sharing it to your social media network. You can also email the card to ... Read More »
“ I appreciate the total team work of Protection 1 from two states working together to fix a challenge with my surveillance cameras. Thank you Protection 1 for a total commitment to excellence. ”
- Randy Y. --
by: Stacie Dauffenbach in Home Security
Baby Safety Graphics
December 19, 2013
Here are some graphics that you can share to spread the word about Baby Safety. There are a few great tips in these pictures, including how to keep your infant protected in your living room, nursery and even your bathroom. Link to this post! Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Home Security
Holiday Safety Graphics
December 13, 2013
Winter is a beautiful time of year packed with things we love, such as holidays, new experiences and memorable traditions. For some, that list also includes lower temperatures (snow anyone?!). Whether you like winter or not, with all these things just around the corner (if not already here), are you ... Read More »
Holiday Coloring Page
December 13, 2013
We’re giving you an early Christmas present this year with a fun activity sheet for the kids to keep them distracted while Santa is at work! You can print off sheets for all of the little ones on Santa’s “nice list”! We hope you’re having a great holiday season and ... Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Family Life, Graphics and Videos
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by: Alex Phi
in Graphics and Videos
Holiday Safety and Fun Facts Download
December 10, 2013
We’ve included a Holiday Safety sheet to help you prepare for your countdown to Christmas! This holiday handout has safety tips and interesting facts that you can quiz your family on! Use it as an entertaining and helpful tool to ensure you’re prepared for all the exciting things the season ... Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Family Life, Safety Secrets
Fun and Festive Holiday Recipes!
December 6, 2013
The days leading up to the holiday season are hectic, but full of fun. It’s a time for traditions, family activities and festive parties, many of which include some sort of snack or food prep. Many times you want to bring a dish to share, or create a special after ... Read More »
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by: Alex Phi
in Family Life
Download Our December 2013 Calendar!
December 5, 2013
December is here and the days are flying by! To help keep track of the days that run together, we have created a calendar for December 2013 that you can download and print out. This calendar lists a few major holidays, as well as a space at the bottom to ... Read More »
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“ Protection 1 Saved Our Lives ”
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Security Camera Uses Graphics
December 1, 2013
Know what’s going on in your home, even when you are not there! Here are some great security camera uses tips from our home safety series of tips! Link to this post! Read More »
“ I have been a customer/client for over 6 years, and needed some service on my system. They sent a technician out the next morning. He was efficient, knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and above all, was extremely polite. This is something that is just not found in today's business world. ”
- Frank E. -
Black Friday Shopping Safety Tips
November 25, 2013
Black Friday is a part of the Thanksgiving weekend that some people look forward to more than the actual holiday! The deals are too good to pass up, but it’s important to keep yourself, your personal information and your belongings safe on this exciting (but hectic) day. Below are 7 ... Read More »
Color the Pilgrims!
November 19, 2013
Keep the kids entertained while the grownups are slaving away, cooking a magnificent Thanksgiving feast! Print out this free coloring page download and let the fun begin. Have more than one kid? No problem – print as many copies as you need! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Protection ... Read More »
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Draw Your Own Turkey!
November 19, 2013
Here is another great idea to keep the kiddos busy while the grownups relax this Thanksgiving day: Print out our free download and let your children draw their own hand turkey! We would love to see your child’s art work. Please take a picture and share it with us on our ... Read More »
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Thanksgiving Safety Graphics
November 19, 2013
It’s busy and crowded at home. Scrambling family members fill the kitchen and living rooms while the delicious aroma of roasting turkey whets the appetite. Everyone is happily sharing snacks and sneaking bits of food from the prep items as they check on the progress of dinner during the commercial ... Read More »
Child Safety Graphics
November 18, 2013
Children can be extremely explorative in early life as they are exposed to so much of the world around them. These formative years are packed with new experiences so it is very important that they are protected while they are learning. While it can be a huge headache to kid-proof ... Read More »
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
November 15, 2013
The holidays are just around the corner. Keep your home and family safe this holiday season by following these simple Protection 1 travel and Thanksgiving safety tips: Do not post Thanksgiving travel plans on Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media sites letting people know that you will not be ... Read More »
Atlanta Helps the Community
November 15, 2013
The Atlanta branch set out to make a difference in their community by collecting canned goods to donate to the Atlanta Apartment Association for their annual food drive. Check out everything they collected below! Nice job, team Atlanta! Thanks for helping out the community and special thanks to Sabrina Williams ... Read More »
Manasquan’s Ruby Tuesday Program
November 15, 2013
The Manasquan Call Center participated recently in Ruby Tuesday’s Give Back Program. The program allows groups to support non-profits of their choice and Manasquan chose to support the Providence house, which helps victims of domestic violence. The event was held over two days and raised $250! The event was coordinated by ... Read More »
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by: Jesse Moyer
in Living Better, Our Culture
Nashville Lends a Hand
November 15, 2013
Volunteers from our Nashville branch participated in “The Alert Back to School Bash“, which benefits a local church. They offer free backpacks filled with school supplies and personal hygiene items for children in Rutherford County, TN. The Nashville branch raised $150.00 to support Alert Community Development Corporation! Lena Riddle, our ... Read More »
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by: Jesse Moyer
in Living Better, Our Culture
November is Food For All Month at P1
November 12, 2013
In 2013, we at P1 created a wellness initiative called Every 1 Counts. This program was broken out into three parts: fitness, nutrition and mind/spirit and they all added up to a focus on life balance. As part of the mind/spirit element, we have created a few opportunities to help ... Read More »
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by: Kelli Whall
in Living Better, Our Culture
“ Awesome Company! Only company I go with on my home! ”
- Sherry S. -
Win Free Cookies! #ProtectYourCookies Giveaway
November 7, 2013
In honor of our latest TV commercial featuring ESPN’s Mike and Mike, we decided to host a cookie giveaway! We will be giving away 1 dozen cookies every day over on our YouTube channel for the next two weeks! All you have to do is click this link, watch our video and ... Read More »
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Children At Home Alone
November 5, 2013
Today, many children stay home alone during the day or after school because their parents work. Everyone understands that this is a difficult decision for parents to make and is based upon a child’s age and maturity level. Parents should feel comfortable that their child knows how to stay safe ... Read More »
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What is Security Monitoring [Infographic]
November 5, 2013
Knowing how to properly keep your home safe and secure should be a priority of any homeowner. As a homeowner you should be able to answer the questions, "What is security monitoring?" and "How does home security monitoring work?" Read More »
Behind the Scenes with ESPN's Mike and Mike – #ProtectYourCookies
October 29, 2013
It’s another very exciting “behind the scenes’” week here at Protection 1! We launched a national marketing campaign with ESPN’s Mike and Mike called #ProtectYourCookies. This campaign features a TV commercial with Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic and shows how Protection 1 is their best defensive Player. Click play below to see ... Read More »