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Short-term Rentals and Mardi Gras – A Match Made in Heaven

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Mardi Gras is one of the most exciting times to be in New Orleans. Celebrating Mardi Gras as a local is a unique and special experience. And with so many tourists and visitors arriving in town, it’s also a perfect time to make some money…
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Celebrate Mardi Gras in Peace with a Home Security System

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It’s that time of year again, Mardi Gras! This unique Mardi Gras in New Orleans celebration and tradition is an exciting time full of parades, costumes, and carefree fun. Thousands of people from all over the world travel to New Orleans…
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Fire Alarm Systems New Orleans | Prioritize Fire Safety in the New Year

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When was the last time you thought about your smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide detectors? Unfortunately, most of us really do not think about these life-saving devices much at all, and that is a huge problem. Very often, fire alarm systems…
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Smart Home Technologies as Wellness Solutions

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There are a lot of misconceptions about wellness solutions and why people would need them. Most people think it is just the old “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up” emergency pendants that help initiate help in an emergency. Today,…
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Should You Invest in Professional Commercial Security and Professional Monitoring in New Orleans?

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There was a time when just locking the doors to your business was enough. At most, businesses in more crime-prone areas used a blaring alarm to send criminals on the run. Seems like something out of a movie, doesn’t it? Unfortunately,…
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Criminals Are Opportunistic, but Crimes are Not Random

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Many homeowners believe that because many (but by no means all) burglaries are opportunistic, they must, therefore, be random. They are not. Criminals are just prepared to take advantage of common known weaknesses. What is the most significant…
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Aging in Place | Technology Can Help Us All Stay Home Longer

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Did you know that an astonishing 90% of seniors report the desire to stay in their own homes as they age, according to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)? Many local residents have lived in the community and the same home…
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Get More From Your Home Security and Home management by Using Scenes

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At ABC Fire and Burglar Alarm, we like to encourage home security and home management automation users to get the most out of their systems by using all of the available functions. When they do, customers can increase comfort, convenience,…
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Top Advantages of the Alarm Com Connected Car

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If you love your smart home technologies, it is time to check out the Alarm Com Connected Car. The solution offers all the benefits of a vehicle monitoring solution plus the unique benefit of deep integration with the Alarm.com smart home…
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The Dangers of Budget Security Systems

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At ABC Fire and Burglar Alarm, we specialize in providing affordable security systems. We understand that, like in any industry, shoppers will exercise cost-conscious behaviors and look for the best value for their money. However, there…
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What to Do in New Orleans During the Holidays

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Forget the milk and cookies and put out the beignets and café au lait! It is the holiday season in New Orleans! We love it here in New Orleans for many reasons, but the holidays give us even more when the city transforms into an illuminated…
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Our Favorite Sweet Potato Pie

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When it comes to a bountiful meal, New Orleans does it right. So while you are jazzing up your turkey, we thought we’d pass along a recipe for one of our favorite desserts, sweet potato pie. This version is from Judy Walker (NOLA.com),…
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Home Security New Orleans | Can Professional Alarm Monitoring Save Your Life?

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When it comes to New Orleans home security, some residents wonder if they should have their security system professionally monitored or not. While home alarm security system monitoring is optional, at ABC Fire and Burglar Alarm, we suggest…
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Three Ways Your Business Video Surveillance and Burglar Alarm Systems Pay for Themselves

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As small business owners, we make every penny count. That is the way business owners and entrepreneurs rise to the top. So when a business owner is weighing the cost versus return on investment for video surveillance systems in New Orleans,…
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Small and Medium Business Security: Are You Weakening Your Physical Security?

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Are you unknowingly inviting crime into your business? It is a real possibility and one you should consider. Every day, small and medium businesses in New Orleans encounter crimes that could have been avoided if they had taken the right…