Along with the rest of the country, we’re dealing with the threat and impact of COVID-19. Rest assured, we’re open for business and are taking every precaution we can to protect our employees and customers and to stop the spread of the virus. Our safety measures include wiping down all surfaces regularly, keeping a safe distance from other employees, and...
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Online shopping has changed the way people shop all across the country. It’s just too easy to push a button from the comfort of your home instead of wandering aisles of box stores searching for what you need. With a swipe or a click, your items are purchased and on their way while you sit on your sofa with a...
So who’s ready for spring? This is the time of year when people are holding their breath for sunshine and warmer weather. We’re pretty used to gray skies in Seattle, but that doesn’t stop us from having fun. Here’s what we’ve been up to this month… Move over, Jimi Hendrix Our resident rock ‘n roller, Simon, took a break to...
If you’ve got teenagers, you know the constant stress of trying to keep them safe. The teen years are particularly tough because it’s the bridge from childhood to adulthood. They’re not dependent on you anymore, but not fully capable of navigating the world without guidance (even though they think they are!). Hormones mix chaotically with their developing brains resulting in...
You probably know that Guardline makes driveway alarms. But did you know that we can be used in so many more places? You can build a totally customized outdoor alert system on your property using up to 16 sensors to add critical security measures and give you peace of mind that your family is safe. Here are just a few...
We live in a free-market society, which means anyone can run a business from anywhere and compete for customers. This is a good thing, right? Competition is healthy, as it forces companies to be accountable to the marketplace. This is good in theory and works some of the time, but the nature of modern global e-commerce undermines what should happen...
Is it 2020 already? We hit the ground running after the holidays, answering your questions, taking your calls, and finding a little time to have some fun. It’s hard to believe we’re already a month into the New Year, but time flies when you’re working hard and having fun. Here’s what we’ve been up to… Taking Time to Unwind It’s...
If you love a long cross-country trip, you understand the classic words of Willie Nelson: “I just can’t wait to get on the road again.” The allure of the open road is powerful. Part of the adventure is simply the journey itself. New places, new people, new sights to see along the way. Being alone out on a highway can...
There’s so much that happens behind the scenes at Guardline. Our customers order products, receive them and go about their lives. But there’s a whole world happening on the other end of our website. This week we pull back the curtain to give you a sneak peek into one of our team members: Simon Kornelis, Customer Service/Logistics Manager. He’s a...
The holidays are over, and your wallet may be feeling it. As much as we try to be aware of spending, it’s just too tempting to buy one more gift for friends and family. If your credit card balance is a little higher than you want it to be, you’re probably thinking of ways to save and cut costs. When...
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to face that dreaded monster: The New Year’s Resolution. (Groan.) It’s not a surprise that most people have negative feelings about resolutions. They remind us of all the things we don’t like about ourselves on one expectation-packed day of the year. We put ourselves under a lot of pressure to change around...
Another great year is coming to an end. Where does the time go? We’ve had such a fun, busy year at Guardline, and we’re looking forward to another one in 2020. But before we ring in the New Year, we wanted to share with you what we’ve been up to this month… It’s truly a cheesy holiday around the Guardline...
