Strand Security

11/01/2026

Happy November.

Since it's Sunday - no excuses.
Test today: your safety comes first.

10/31/2026

👻 Keep Halloween decorations out of security camera views.
👻 Don’t block security lighting with inflatables, signs, or other decorations.
👻 Secure outdoor decorations so wind can’t move them into cameras, walkways, or vehicles.
👻 Keep cords and electrical connections away from water and high-traffic areas.
👻 Make sure decorations don’t block doors, windows, gates, or emergency exits.
👻 Test your home security system after you finish decorating.
👻 Businesses should review cameras, access points, parking areas, and lighting before Halloween events.

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Protect your home or business this Halloween. Learn how decorations can affect security cameras, lighting, alarms, and overall home security.

10/30/2026

Halloween is almost here! 🎃

Between trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations, and costume parties, it’s one of the busiest nights of the year for your front door. A few simple steps keep the scares fun and your home safe:

👻 Light the way. Turn on porch and pathway lights and clear walkways so little goblins don’t trip in the dark.

🕯️ Skip real flames. Use LED lights in jack-o’-lanterns, and keep hay bales and paper decorations away from heat sources.

🚪 See who’s knocking. A video doorbell lets you see who’s at the door before you open it, whether that’s trick-or-treaters, party guests, or anyone uninvited.

🔒 Heading out? Lock up and arm your alarm. Busy streets and empty houses make Halloween night a prime opportunity for burglars.

🔥 Test your smoke alarms. It takes 30 seconds and could save lives.

Wishing all our Grand Strand neighbors a spooky, safe Halloween!

10/29/2026

“Strand is NOT a one and done company.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves!
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Thank you, William Collier!
Three years ago, our team installed his home security system, Ring doorbell, AV system, and URC whole-home audio, with music flowing through the house, porches, and pool area. Since then, we’ve been back every year for preventative maintenance, and we just completed his third annual update.

That’s how we work: security systems, smart home automation, and audio/video solutions, backed by a team that picks up the phone, even on weekends.

Let’s design a system that works for your home: (843) 318-6392.

10/28/2026

Break-ins are the property crime Americans worry about most. Yet only 38% of homes have a security system.

That gap is where burglars look first. Homes without visible security are easier targets, and a monitored alarm system, outdoor cameras, and smart lighting send a clear message: not this house.

If your home is in the other 62%, we can change that. Custom home security for Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Call (843) 318-6392.

10/26/2026

Time to plan for Trick-or-Treat on Saturday...

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Keep the tricks fun and the treats safe! 7 Halloween security tips for Myrtle Beach homeowners and residents.

10/24/2026

Decorations should not interfere with your security system.

A decoration that blocks a security camera, covers a light, triggers motion alerts, or creates an electrical hazard can turn festive fun into a security headache.

How to prevent this from happening:

Protect your home or business this Halloween. Learn how decorations can affect security cameras, lighting, alarms, and overall home security.

10/23/2026

Great service doesn’t end after the installation. It’s the ongoing care that keeps your system working when you need it most.
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A big thank you to J Marttinen for this kind review! Hearing your kind words means the world to our team.

When you choose a locally owned security company, you get people you know by name, not a call center.

Ready for security service that actually shows up? Serving Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, and the Grand Strand. Call (843) 318-6392.

10/22/2026

💙 U.S. property crime has declined, but burglary and theft still happen.
❤️ Residential properties accounted for more than half of reported burglaries in 2024.
💙 Security works best as a layered system rather than a single device.
❤️ Security cameras can help you see what’s happening, but cameras work best alongside alarms, lighting, access control, and monitoring.
💙 Homeowners should review doors, windows, outdoor areas, lighting, cameras, and alarm systems regularly.
❤️ Businesses need to consider entrances, employees, parking areas, inventory, access points, and after-hours activity.
💙 A professional security assessment can help identify gaps you might not notice yourself.

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10/21/2026

Every 90 seconds, a family somewhere in America comes home to a broken door, a missing TV, or worse. Residential break-ins make up more than half of all burglaries nationwide.

Your home should be the place you feel safest. A professionally installed home security system with 24/7 monitoring, door and window sensors, and video doorbells helps keep it that way.

Locally owned and serving Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, and Horry County. Let’s talk about protecting your home: (843) 318-6392.