ICU Blog

With school getting out between 3pm and 4:30pm each day, but most parents working until 5pm, many children are home alone.  It’s not just about cost – affluent families also allow children to spend time alone after school. While some see it as risky, others see it as...

If you live in an apartment, you may think you don’t need home security. After all, isn’t that the landlord’s problem? Far from it! The truth is that multi-unit buildings are prime targets for problems of all types. You are slightly safer if there is access control to...

People are constantly trying to outsmart security systems, and they often do it by convincing homeowners to let them into the property. There are many pretenses used, and door-to-door scams are very common. Once a criminal is inside your home, they can look over the...

Halloween can be a fun time, especially for those with children. There’s nothing like dressing up in costumes, going out, meeting friends, and having treats. Even adults get in on the action, with Halloween parties and preparation for kids going door-to-door for...

Days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler. How can you prepare your home for fall – not just in terms of maintenance, but in terms of home security? The good news is that there are several steps you can take to keep your home safer this fall. While...

As summer winds down, many people are finalizing their moving plans and getting settled in new homes. Summer is the peak moving season in much of the country because people want to take advantage of warm weather and get kids settled before school starts....

August 13th is the first day of school in Little Rock. Are you ready? If you’re like many parents, you gave a resounding “Yes!” It’s time to have kids on a regular schedule again, and it can be helpful for your sanity if they are out of the house for much of the day....

Does your dog bark at every distant noise outside the house, or whenever the smallest of disturbances -- say an unfamiliar leaf -- enters your lawn?   When your home is equipped with wireless security cameras, you know your home is safe. Your dog may need more...