Home Security System Buying Guide
Written by admin on February 6, 2010 – 9:26 pm -If you are considering purchasing a home security alarm system for your home, there are a lot of details that will need to be considered. What is your budget? How do you find the best alarm company? What features should you look for? What questions should you ask? The following home security alarm buying guide will help you to make the best decision for you and your home. What do you want in a system? With the advanced technology of today, home owners have many options for a home security alarm system. While fire and burglar systems are the most common, you can extend your needs to carbon monoxide detection, propane/gas leak detection, water sensors, and even video surveillance systems. Discuss your needs with an alarm expert and you will find... more
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Tips For Home Security Improvements
Written by admin on February 6, 2010 – 9:19 pm -There are more homes broken into during summer than any other season, according to the National Crime Prevention Council. But the experts with Consumer Reports say some key moves that don't cost a lot of money can really beef up home security. Consumer Reports says forgetting to lock the inside door and leaving valuables in plain sight make a home more of a target. Experts say many burglars kick in a door to break into a home. Consumer Reports says the door itself isn't usually the weak spot. Instead, they say the problem is that the lock strikes are held by 3/4 inch screws. They aren't long enough to go into the main beam of the building. So when you kick in the door, it just breaks away the wood. You can strengthen any exterior door by using... more
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Don’t give thieves a chance to invade your house
Written by admin on December 14, 2009 – 1:12 am -Debby Abe, THE NEWS TRIBUNE Seth Little thought the valuables in his Northeast Tacoma house were safe from burglars – until two weeks ago. He has a security system that sounds an alarm if a burglar enters through exterior doors. A handsome wooden fence completely surrounds his corner house. He locks jewelry and cash in a heavy-duty, 4-foot-tall gun safe. Yet despite all of his precautions, one or more thieves slipped into his home during daylight while he and his wife, Melody, were at work Nov. 5. The burglar crawled through a window, took a camcorder with the last footage of Melody’s recently deceased father and broke into their safe, stealing the life savings of Seth’s father. His dad didn’t believe in banks. “I thought I was on... more
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Home security zooms in on new technology
Written by admin on December 13, 2009 – 4:41 am -By Sheba R. Wheeler The Denver Post Homeowners anxious about crime during the gift-giving season are turning to new security technology. But these days, the latest in home security isn't as much about busting robbers as it is about knowing what's happening in your home 24/7. For years, traditional security systems called on homeowners to arm and disarm their alarms and pay $30 to $40 a month for call-center monitoring. It was really a type of homeowner's insurance, says Alison Slavin, vice president of product management with Alarm.com. When something triggered the alarm, a live operator called the house. Today's security systems go beyond that, Slavin said. Wireless communications, motion-sensitive surveillance cameras and cellphone system... more
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Feel Secure With a Home Security Alarm System
Written by admin on October 19, 2009 – 8:16 pm -A home security alarm system can be comprised of numerous components to provide you with maximum safety in your home. Even though the most typically imagined alarm system is a burglar alarm, there are also safety and temperature alarm systems that can also be installed so that the house is more totally secured from any threats. There are simple home security alarm systems that feature a smoke detector and basic motion sensors on the doorways and windows. These basic arrangements are normally not monitored by a professional monitoring business, but feature an warning alarm that will sound if the motion detectors or smoke detector is triggered, warning the homeowners and the neighbors that there’s a problem in the house. You might wish to install... more
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A few precautions can keep homes secure
Written by admin on October 19, 2009 – 1:04 am -Authorities offer tips amid rash of burglaries by Andrew Gaug Locking up a house before leaving is a good start to deterring potential thieves. But recent burglaries in St. Joseph have shown sometimes it may not be enough. Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, the St. Joseph Police Department reported a 19 percent increase in home burglaries over that time span in 2008, with a total of 204 burglaries — which breaks down to about three per day. One victim, photographer Kyle Rogers, found door locks didn’t always work when a house he was living in was burglarized in August. While at work, Mr. Rogers received a call at about 12:15 p.m. from his roommate, informing him their home had been burglarized. Mr. Rogers raced home to find the burglars had attempted... more
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Wireless Motion Detectors for Home Security
Written by admin on September 19, 2009 – 9:29 pm -Your safety and security matter a lot; thus, it is only normal if you want to go through great lengths to have your home secured. Perhaps, then, you have already invested in quite a lot of home safety devices. A more recent breakthrough in this type of technology is the wireless motion detector, and a lot of people vow to its effectiveness. Wireless motion detectors are essential tools to keep your home safe and secured. They provide more protection than your typical door and window sensors. In fact, wireless motion detectors are able to detect the weaker spots of your area, spots which are vulnerable to intruders. Not all motion detectors work effectively. If you have crawl spaces in your house, it is possible for a stranger to pass through... more
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Motion Detectors For Home Security
Written by admin on September 19, 2009 – 9:24 pm -By Mac Abley In these troubled economic times, crime is on the increase. Especially, it seems, home invasions. Criminals of all stripes, from the cagey professionals to the confused addicts, are trying their luck against suburban castles for a chance at great rewards. As such, there is much to gain in upgrading your home security with a few extras. You can set up flood lights, tall fences, and alarm systems. You can get dogs, or security bars on your doors and windows. There are any number of options when it comes to home security. Combinations are Good Lights, fences and alarms are all well and good on their own. Combinations are even better. But, for the ultimate home security experience, consider adding motion detectors to your repertoire.... more
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Home Alarm Systems
Written by admin on September 2, 2009 – 3:31 am -By William Johnson Home alarm systems are electronic, security devises, also called intrusion alarm systems. These devises are used to warn homeowners that an intruder has entered or is trying to enter the home. Such devices are good investments for any homeowner needing to deter intruders and prevent violations against family and property. Home alarm systems can provide you and your family with an added sense of protection and security. Over the years, home alarm systems have proved themselves to be great deterrents for criminals whom would have otherwise entered your home (unauthorized). Home alarm systems usually contain a control unit, a receiver, a keypad, sensors, etc. Some models require low-voltage wiring and others are wireless. Some... more
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Burglar Alarm Systems Guide
Written by admin on September 2, 2009 – 3:24 am -By Christopher Williams The unexpected can strike at any moment, disrupting life and presenting potentially dangerous situations. Home theft and burglaries are on the rise, and difficult economic times are driving more and more people to extreme measures. Having protection against an intrusion is important to protection for family and personal possessions. It also can provide the peace of mind in knowing that no victim is alone in a burglary when burglar alarm systems are present. A variety of alarm systems and expansion packs adorn security stores' shelves, leaving buyers wondering what type of protection is best for themselves. Before running to a store or website to pick out an alarm system, it is important to first decide who will be responsible... more
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