Doyle Security Blog

If you’ve spent more than two seconds outside these last few days, you’re well aware of the blisteringly cold temperatures across our region. With wind chills taking temperatures into the negatives and several feet of snow on the ground, it’s safe to say that winter is fully upon us. These harsh conditions remind us of an issue that some homeowners may not be thinking about: freezing pipes. While it’s easy to forget about this issue, as most pipes are hidden in the walls of your home, one slip-up could cost you thousands of dollars in damage. But we’re here to help! Let’s take a look at how to prevent freezing and what to do if freezing does occur.

 Doyle Security Systems Grows Rochester Presence with Latest Merger

On September 13, Doyle Security was recognized by Rochester Area Crime Stoppers, a non-profit dedicated to keeping our community safe. Our Chief Operating Officer Kevin Stone - who has been on the Crime Stoppers' Board of Directors for the past 10 years - received the recognition plaque on Doyle's behalf.

We've finally hit a stretch of warm weather is the Northeast after a long and brutal winter. With the rise of temperatures and emergence of the sun, people start to go out and about to enjoy the weather. While this leads to fun, vibrant communities, it also brings burglars out of the woodwork. 

Amazon’s voice activated home assistant, Alexa, is now integrated with the Honeywell Lyric suite of products. This means you can ask Alexa to control almost any part of your home, provided you have the correct equipment installed. Getting started is simple:

Some people like to add insult to injury. New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski returned to his Foxborough, Massachusetts home on Monday afternoon to find it had been burglarized, according to reports. This discovery came less than 24 hours after Gronkowski and his team lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis.

Did you know Sunday is National Squirrel Appreciation Day? Neither did I! As someone who has dealt with these often-pesky rodents getting in my attic, I can safely say it’s frequently hard to appreciate them this time of year. As the temperatures drop, squirrels that couldn’t find a proper den or drey make their way to susceptible homes. Much like a burglar, these little trouble makers can cause a lot of damage to our home and our wallets. Keep reading to find out ways to remove squirrels from your attic or prevent it from happening all together so that you can enjoy your Squirrel Appreciation Day squirrel-free.

If you live in the Northeast and you’ve spent even just a second outside in the past few weeks, you’re aware of the bitter cold temperatures we are enduring. While many of us remember to bundle up with extra layers, it can be easy to forget that our furry friends need assistance during these blistering times. Keep in mind these quick steps the next time you go outside with your pet.