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Home Security Alarm Levels

Your home security system is designed to protect you against threats to your home. While any system is better than none, the fact of the matter is that there can be many different layers or levels to your home security … Continue reading

Posted in Cameras, Doors and locks, General Tips, Sensors

Budget Home Security Tips

In an ideal world, there would be no need for home security systems. We’d all be neighbors with perfect flower gardens, and unicorns dancing on the lawns. Barring that fantasy world, we’d all at least have the financial means to … Continue reading

Posted in Do-it-yourself, Doors and locks, General Tips

Home Security Systems and No Force Entry

You might not know it, but around 40 percent of home invasions are classified, according to police reports, as “no force” entry. That means that the burglar or home invader didn’t have to pick a lock, break a window, or … Continue reading

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Home Security Begins in the Yard

When you think about home security systems, you probably start by focusing on the indoor components. You’re concerned about things like motion detectors, door and window monitors, and home security cameras. The fact of the matter is, however, that your … Continue reading

Posted in Do-it-yourself, Dogs and live fences, Doors and locks

Top 10 Reasons Why Installing an Outside Home Security Keypad is Bad News

A large number of homeowners have home security keypads that are installed right outside of their front door and in plain sight.   This is giving any would be intruders the convenience of trying to unlock your codes and complete access … Continue reading

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Designing Your Home Security Systems

The reason that so many homeowners have installed home security systems on their property is because of the rising crime rate regarding current burglary statistics.  According to the FBI, a home is broken into and burglarized once every 15 seconds, … Continue reading

Posted in Do-it-yourself, Doors and locks, General Tips

Home Security-Easy Tips for Keeping Your Child Safe

Securing your child’s safety starts at home and by following a few simple guidelines, you can help minimize any hazards or risks of danger.  Creating a safe environment for your kids is not hard and is paramount to their welfare, … Continue reading

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How To Beef Up Home Security And Stop Garage Door Hacking

If you have an older garage door opener or remote that does not employ rolling code technology, you could be putting the safety of your home and family at risk.  Today more than ever, hackers have expanded their focus to … Continue reading

Posted in Doors and locks, General Tips, Outdoor Alarms

Home Security-How to Secure Your Home from the Inside Out

There’s a general list of tools you can use to your advantage that act as your home security systems network.  You can protect yourself by walking around your home and take a general census of any potential weak and vulnerable … Continue reading

Posted in Do-it-yourself, Doors and locks, General Tips

Home Security-What You Need To Know About Lock Bumping

Did you know that your home could be subject to criminals using a new technique called lock bumping?  Home security systems are everything to some people and most of us want to know we are secure and protected.  Uncovering the … Continue reading

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ADT Auth Dealer
Call: 855-827-3944
Protect America
Call: 888-896-5778
FrontPoint Security
Call: 888-589-4144
Protection 1
Call: 855-446-6272

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Home Security Statistics

Every 14.6 seconds, a burglary takes place in the US. 1
Average loss per burglary: $1,725. 1
Homes without security systems are about three times as likely to be broken into than homes with security systems. 1
Favorite items: cash, jewelry, electronic equipment, silver, guns and other items easy to sell. 1
1 Washington Post, 2007 (link)
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