Home Security Systems / Outdoor Alarms

Home Security in Three Layers

When you think of home security, you typically think of a home security system. Yet, a reliable home security system is only one piece of the puzzle. A more appropriate analogy, however, might be that it’s simply one layer of … Continue reading

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Your Garage Door and your Home Security System

A home security system is only as good as its weakest link. If you have the entire house secured but don’t spend time securing your garage door, you’re inviting trouble. Securing your garage door is more than just making sure … Continue reading

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Exterior Home Security Tips

When it comes to making your home a safe place for your family and your belongings, a home security system is usually a worthwhile investment. However, many folks tend to focus on security the house itself, rather than looking at … Continue reading

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Deep Freeze Alarms-Home Security Monitoring Sensors to the Rescue

Our recent surge of extreme cold weather has sent us all scurrying for warmth and securing our homes against strong winds, snow and ice.  Protecting homes from natures elements is just as important as protecting our homes from criminal activity … Continue reading

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Holiday Home Security-5 Things that Attract Christmastime Thieves

Are local thieves on your secret Santa list this year? They might be if you don’t take extra security precautions. At Christmas time more than ever, home security systems have their work cut out for them.  They stand guard for … Continue reading

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Home Security and Toolbox Safety-Securing Your Garage Equipment

Home repairs and minor improvements are all a part of upkeeping a home, but sometimes homeowners fail to keep tools safely secured and locked away.  So many homeowners have been injured or killed by falling tools objects, especially during the … Continue reading

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5 Great Ideas for Sophisticated Home Security Systems

There are plenty of cheap cookie cutter home security systems to choose from lately, but higher end systems share unique features and ideas all their own.  They offer specialized options and better control over home security.  If you have the … 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

4 Good Reasons to Install Home Security Night Vision Cameras

Sometimes it’s nice to know what’s hiding in the dark corners and recesses of your home; especially when you keep long hours at work or arrive home in the wee hours of night.   Night vision cameras can be great home … Continue reading

Posted in Cameras, Do-it-yourself, General Tips, Outdoor Alarms

Adding Additional Home Security to Your Swimming Pool Area

If you’ve finally got that nice swimming pool that you’ve been dreaming about all these years, it’s a good idea to protect your investment by installing some safety measures by securing your pool area with the latest home security systems … 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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