On the evening of Tuesday, August 2, 2016, people across the country will lock their doors, turn on their outside lights, and go outside to spend time with neighbors, police, and other community members. Held on the first Tuesday of August every year, National Night Out focuses on crime prevention awareness and uniting our communities. National […]
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Burglar Alarms or Security Cameras: Which is better?
We are often asked by customers which one of these is the better option for security. Before you decide which option is better for your home or business, you must first decide what you want the system to do for you. Are you wanting to watch over your premises and perhaps identify persons or vehicles […]
Springing Forward with Daylight Savings Time
Spring Forward At the end of National Sleep Awareness Week, we “spring forward” into Daylight Savings Time (except those in Arizona and Hawaii) and move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. Adjusting to DST has many negative effects, some lasting longer than just the Monday after the switch to DST. Sleep […]
CMBA Membership Meeting Sponsorship
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, we sponsored the Central Minnesota Builders Association (CMBA) monthly membership meeting held at the Grands at Mulligans in Sartell, MN. We started the evening visiting with other association members during the social hour. Then it was time to talk! If you weren’t able to make it to the meeting, we explained that […]
2016 Home Shows in Minnesota and Iowa
It’s home show time! Every year, we have booths at several home shows in our coverage area of central, western, and southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. It’s our goal to help homeowners learn how they can best protect their home and family with a security system. If you’re interested in learning more about smart home technology, video surveillance, […]
Heartland Security is Looking Forward in 2016
Earlier this month, Heartland Security held our annual holiday party in Mankato, MN. It’s a special event for us because our company has a large coverage area including central, western, southern Minnesota, and northern Iowa, making it hard for us to all get together often. We celebrated our employees’ hard work in 2015 and what our company […]
New Laws in Minnesota in Early 2016 that Will Affect You
What new laws in 2016 will affect you? We’ve broken down some important new laws into sections: REAL ID requirements Car insurance and tab renewals License plate reader regulations 1. REAL ID requirements While not taking effect in January (the date hasn’t officially been announced), you’ll need more than a driver’s license to board a […]
4 Tips on How to Prevent Security System False Alarms
Many people shy away from getting a security system because they’re afraid of the false alarms. And it’s true, false alarms do happen. So how do you prevent false alarms in a security system? We’ve got 4 strategies. 1. Check your doors Your door sensors may trigger a false alarm if a door does not […]
8 Tips for Safe Online Shopping
It’s so convenient to order items online, but do you know how to keep your information safe? We’ve got 8 tips to help you shop online safely. 1. Schedule deliveries when someone will be home If you know something can only be delivered during the day when you’re at work, you might want to see […]
Deck the Halls Safely
It’s that time of year again – the time to decorate, celebrate, and … injure yourself? If you’re starting to decorate for the upcoming holiday season, we’ve got some safety tips for you to keep in mind as you start to deck the halls. Every year in November and December, there are approximately 12,000-15,000 injuries […]