Almost 26 million Americans say they’ve had a package stolen from a porch or doorstep during the holidays, according to a 2017 survey. And even though it’s not holiday season anymore, porch pirates are still doubtlessly taking advantage of the balmy weather to cruise around neighborhoods, looking for packages to snatch. Here are some ways to protect […]

In response to a recent uptick of crime in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including one fatal school shooting, Mecklenburg County commissioners unanimously approved a school safety plan calling for over $9 million dollars of security technology this week. Here’s what the school system will be installing to protect its students and teachers from future harm. A Wide […]

Everyone love dogs. (Okay, almost everyone. At least, we do). Their faithfulness, companionship, and boundless energy are among life’s greatest gifts. However, a guard dog is no replacement for a home security system. Unfortunately, at James Fence & Gate we often see instances where clients’ homes were vandalized despite the presence of a large dog. […]

If your gate operator is hit by lightning (or damaged by a power surge from a nearby lightning strike, which is what usually occurs), there are many things that can make the problem worse. Here’s what to do—and not do—if a lightning strike damages your gate operating system. Don’t Force It to Work If you […]

On March 15, North Carolina released its annual school crime and violence report. While there were some improvements to last year’s numbers, other figures were discouraging. The report stated that incidents involving weapons, drugs and violence at Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools went up from 584 to 710 this year. The figures represent the latest troubling statistic […]

Millions of robberies, burglaries, and break-ins occur in the U.S. every day. Fortunately, some people just aren’t very good at being criminals—resulting in both easy convictions and hilarious stories. Here are 3 stupid criminals who would probably be better off trying something else. Thieves Mistake Ashes for Cocaine In 1993, thieves broke into a house […]

Vehicle-related crimes are a common occurrence in the U.S. In 2016, the FBI reported that there were 756,484 motor vehicle thefts, or about one theft every 6.5 minutes. Fortunately, you can avoid being included in next year’s statistic by following these vehicle security tips. Always Lock Your Doors No matter if you’re leaving for 15 […]

Mormon missionaries. Jehovah’s Witnesses. Door-to-door salespersons. All of these people have a habit of coming up to your door, ringing your doorbell, and interrupting what you were doing with a pitch you didn’t ask for. If you’re sick and tired of getting up and answering the door, just to have to listen to somebody’s spiel, […]

As a professional gate repair company, it seems our phone lines start ringing off the hook after every lightning storm with people who need a gate operator replacement. As much as we love seeing you, we’d much rather see you during your preventative maintenance check than to replace a smoked out gate operator. Here are […]

So, you’ve been toilet papered. Allow us to offer our condolences. Fortunately, there is a way out of the two-ply covered nightmare you currently find yourself in. Here are some top tips to getting toilet paper out of your yard, as well as some ways to prevent it from happening again. Beat The Rain If […]