Doyle Security Blog

Nothing signals the slow transition from winter to spring quite like the strong winds of March and April. The gusts not only make the cold more biting and give us bad hair days, but also the pose huge risks of injury and property damage. Take precautions this year to make sure you are protecting your home and loved ones from potentially serious damage by following these five steps.  

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends but these festivities can lead our curious and enterprising pets into all kinds of temptation. In the spirit of attempting to prevent a Thanksgiving Day mishap in your home, here are some tips to keep your pets safe at Thanksgiving:

According to the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics, burglaries in the United States increase by as much as 10% during the summer months when compared to the other seasons. Whether it’s more vacations, increased coverage from plants in bloom or individuals leaving windows open in the warmer weather, it’s impossible to deny the fact that your home is more at risk when summer rolls around. Stay one step ahead of the warm-weather bandits by thinking like one of them and shutting down any chance they might have. Here are five tips on how to think like a summer-time burglar.

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.

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. 

In an average year, more than 2.5 million homes are burglarized in the United States, meaning there is one burglary every 13-15 seconds. The moments following a break-in can leave the victim feeling vulnerable and helpless, but there are actions that can be taken to help reduce your loss and catch the burglar.

After a warm autumn, the temperatures are officially starting to drop and, for many, that means firing up the furnace for the first time months.  While the furnace’s main job in your home or business may be obvious, understanding the intricacies of how it works can help you warm your space safely and cost-efficiently.

This week, many children grabbed their book bags and headed back to school for the start of a new year. Whether your children take the bus, walk, bike or are driven, it’s important to make sure the correct safety precautions are taken to ensure a safe arrival. Review these 16 steps with your child to prepare them for the year ahead.

With ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft now officially cleared to come to Upstate New York this summer, thousands of New Yorkers will get to experience the convenience for the first time. However, there are obvious risks associated with getting in a strangers car. While all Uber and Lyft drivers are background checked prior to being able to drive for the companies, there are still a few tips riders should keep in mind prior to hailing their first rideshare.