Don’t Treat Security as an Afterthought 

Even though the holiday season has passed, it’s still a wintry wonderland in Montana, and it will be for several more months. With winter comes a few unique challenges for homeowners. Of course, there are the usual winterization tasks like cleaning your gutters, checking the furnace, and insulating pipes. But have you reevaluated your home’s security strategy? 

Home security needs aren’t drastically different from one season to the next. Still, the cold and blustery season does have a few unique challenges you should consider before writing off your system as complete. 

Continue below to read three home surveillance and security tips you should incorporate into your Whitefish-area home so you can begin the new year with a fresh - and safe - start! 

2 Innovative Ways to Use Your Alarm System

The winter months in Montana are upon us, and so is the task of preparing homes for winter. Cleaning gutters, checking the chimney for debris, and winterizing pipes are all common tasks completed this time of year, but have you considered evaluating your home security system as well?

A security system ensures your family and Kalispell-area property are safe and secure, not just from potential thieves but from weather events, too. Integrating your alarm system with your home automation control system makes your home an intelligent ally that can survive anything that Mother Nature tosses at it.

Read on below to learn two innovations made possible by pairing your home’s security system with home automation functionality.