Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Burglars are often opportunists, but are very good at targeting properties that appear undefended that leave doors and windows open. The first thing you should look at when improving your home security is securing your doors and windows. Consider installing deadbolt door locks for your doors and secure window catches for windows, especially the catches that don’t allow your window to open more than a few inches. It may be worth replacing your doors and/or windows if they are old and in need of repair. The worse condition they are in, the easier it will be for an intruder to break into your property.
Improving your exterior lighting will considerably increase your home security as intruders obviously don’t want to be seen when breaking into a property. Make sure you choose a position to mount your security lighting so that very poor lit areas of your garden will be illuminated. A popular choice is the PIR motion sensor exterior security light which senses changes in heat and hence will illuminate when something is within its range. These can also act as a welcome-home light to illuminate your path when you arrive home at night. It is also worth cutting down overgrown bushes and trees as these often shield a burglars attempt at the break-in. Read more...
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
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The Entry Defense is doberman’s most basic unit. It is easy to operate, effective and loud. Using two magnets to form an electrical circuit, the opening of a protected window or door breaks this connection and automatically alerts you of an intruder. Doberman’s Entry Defense is priced to be affordable to protect every room and entryway in your home…. More >>
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Protecting your home with a home security system which includes cameras and on-site security guards is extremely costly, and usually beyond the means of most homeowners. But given the price you might have to pay in stolen or destroyed property, or harm to you and your family if you are unlucky enough to be the victims of a home invasion, there are very few things which will offer you a greater payoff than an investment in a home security alarm.
A home security alarm will activate both a siren and yard lights when it detects unusual motion or a successful intrusion, and also contact your local law enforcement, or the company which monitors your home security alarm who will then notify the police. But the siren and lights are usually enough to discourage would-be intruders.
Look For High-Tech Motion Sensors
A home security alarm will be equipped with motion sensors that detect the presence of intruders and warn the home’s residents. Some home security alarms will warn of motion occurring from a radius of up to thirty-five feet away form the home, but others will only warn of motion inside the house when the intruder has already made a successful entry. If an intruder should make it into your house and remain undeterred even when your alarm sounds, you need to be ready with “Plan B.” Read more...
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Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Have you ever considered installing a wireless camera for home security? There are all sorts of ways that you can beef up security in your home using burglar alarms and motion detection equipment; but using a wireless camera for home security is probably the most practical decision to make to protect your assets and the people living in your house. In fact, using a wireless camera for home security only reflects advantages on a security level.
It’s Not An Alarm
The wireless camera for home security does not make it an alarm. And this is probably just as well. Think about all the noise that a burglar alarm might make if an intruder enters your home. There are two possibilities. Either the culprit gets to escape and you will never know who he/she was; or the alarm just might provoke the intruder into doing something violent out of sheer panic. These are two possibilities that you do not want to encounter. With a wireless camera for home security, you can record all the activities in your house and stand a good chance at catching the culprit after the burglary by showing footage to the police. Also, you can have the camera trigger silent alarms that only you and the police will have knowledge of. This increases the possibility of the police getting to your house before the burglar even knows what’s going on. Read more...
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
Knowing the kind of home security alarm system that you need for your home is easy. There may be different technologies to choose from, but the important thing is that the home security alarm system exists for one purpose: to protect you, your family and all the things that you consider valuable.
What Is It?
A home security alarm system is comprised of various components that functions as home security. Ultimately, the home security alarm system will work to set off signals that will help you to determine the next action; this may be taking matters into your own hands with an intruder or calling the police to handle things for you. Whatever the case is, it is the home security alarm system that will help you to determine that there is an intrusion and possible threat to your home.
How It Works
Your home security alarm system may include the following: cameras, motion detection devices, electronic door locks, and silent or noisy alarms. They can be used in a number of ways.
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Monday, January 11th, 2010
At some point in our lives, or another, most of us find ourselves on a limited budget. We are constantly telling ourselves that we cannot afford this and we cannot afford that.
Sometimes we make the assumption that we can’t afford something before we investigate the cost involved. Do you make that mistake with your home security?
Perhaps we would all like the latest all singing, all dancing home security system, but maybe we are unable to stretch our budget to afford it just at the present. However, not being able to afford the very best in home security technology does not mean that we should neglect the security of our homes altogether, in fact it would be very foolish to do so.
Many of the most effective steps that you can take to keep the burglar out of your home do not involve technological wizardry at all, and are in fact common sense, low cost home security ideas.
Do you lock up every time that you leave your home, locking all windows and exterior doors? Yes, skilled burglars can defeat locks, but many burglaries are committed by unskilled opportunist thieves who look for the door or window left unlocked. How much does it cost to get into the habit of locking up when you leave? Read more...
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Most US residents worry about leaving their home unprotected while they work or travel. And if they live in “bad” neighborhoods where crime is frequent, they may even have trouble sleeping. Unfortunately, living in fear isn’t that unusual today. Elderly people living alone and latch-key kids at home alone after school are vulnerable and less able to protect themselves. Fear may even drive people to keep guns in their homes, introducing the risk of being injured or killed by your own weapon!
No matter how unrealistic our fears may be, they are based on real events. The daily news is evidence of the danger of becoming a victim of crime, and the proliferation of crime-oriented television shows creates even more concern. Let’s face it. People are becoming more cautious these days, and well they should.
Even in sparsely-populated rural areas, people are locking their doors and windows. Children are taught not to open the door to strangers. Dead bolts and chain locks are top sellers. When families leave town for a few days, they stop mail deliveries and ask neighbors to keep an eye out for them. Whole neighborhoods cooperate to establish Neighborhood Watch programs. And many households are equipped with home security devices. Read more...
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
There are many types of home security systems on the market today and choosing the right one can make the difference in the type of protection your home needs. Home security options range from simple do it yourself installations to professionally installed, fully monitored home security systems. So which is best for you home?
While you may be handy and are tempted by a cheaper do it yourself installation option, there are important factors to consider. What kind of protection is that system offering you? Is it just an alarm that sounds when an intruder invades your home or is it connected to a monitoring center that will alert police when the alarm is triggered? Another important consideration is how complex the installation is. If there are multiple components that work together to provide home security, it is vital that all of these components are working in tandem and are properly connected in order for the security system to function properly. Do you have the type of expertise that is required to make sure all of this is accomplished? Read more...
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Sunday, December 20th, 2009
In times past, people didn’t have electronic home security monitoring systems to watch over the security of their homes and families. They relied on a more primitive means of monitoring their home’s security, the watchdog.
The watchdog was more than just a home security monitoring system, however, it was a trusted member of the family. Homeowners knew that so long as their loyal and faithful watchdog was monitoring their home’s security, they were safe, and so were their families and possessions. When an intruder or suspicious person was about, homeowners were confident that their living home security monitor would raise a quick alarm.
Times have changed, but the fundamental necessity of trust between a homeowner and his or her home security monitoring system has not. Homeowners need to feel the same unshakeable, unquestionable, faith and trust for their home security monitoring company as past homeowners felt for their loyal watchdogs.
Home security monitoring can cost anywhere from $10 to $100 per month. Selecting a company you can trust to provide quality home security monitoring is vital to ensuring the maximum return on this investment. Read more...
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
Sometimes the best home security is implemented when you are the one making the assessment and any corrective action- a do it yourself home security plan.
Here are home security tips to think about that will definitely discourage or flat out stop a potential intruder from entering your house. It is not an all inclusive list but one that if followed will certainly go a long way toward making your home more secure.
1. Take a critical look at your house from the outside. Is your house well lit? Are there hiding places near doors and windows? If you can spot a potential weakness in your home’s “look” you can bet a professional burglar can exploit it. Remember that light is a burglars’ enemy-darkness a friend.
2. What could slow down a burglar from entering your home? Simple home security devices such as locks on doors(deadbolts are best) and windows, bars, grates-items that are visible from the exterior of the house will not only act as a deterrent but slow down an intruder should he decide to try to enter. The more time it takes to break into a home, the more discouraged a burglar will become. Time is the enemy of the burglar. Read more...
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