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Home Security Tips

Do Security Systems Affect Home Value?

by Carolyn

In today’s tough economic times, many people may be considering selling their family home. Thousands of people have already downsized into smaller homes, after surrendering their dream home to the real estate market. Some families are even abandoning the prospect of owning a home, and opting to rent instead. Because of the number of homes on the market, more people are now researching the factors that can affect their home’s total market value. There are a wide variety of factors…

Discussing Home Security with Your Spouse

by Carolyn

If you’re a fan of disaster movies, you may already be familiar with the message that a lot of them have about being prepared for a disaster – You can never be too prepared! The same concept can potentially be applied to home security. Though considering the possibility of a burglar wanting to steal your possessions, harm your family or destroy your property may not be appealing, it’s important to face this as a very real situation. In fact, thousands…

Home Security Holiday Stocking Stuffers

by Carolyn

The spirit of the holiday season is all about appreciating time spent with friends and family. However, the exchanging of gifts is another holiday tradition that millions of people engage in each year. Giving gifts during the holiday season is thought to have a basis in the Roman celebration of Saturnalia, another festival which traditionally took place on December 25th. If you’re looking to help your friends and family increase their level of safety and security, here are a few…

Considerations for Home Security – Are You Prepared?

by Carolyn

Four thieves have targeted a small house for a burglary. Disabling the security system, they quickly slip inside, looking for their target. However, these thieves have met their match! A young boy named Alex has rigged the entire house with elaborate booby traps, which cause the thieves’ plans to go awry. This is actually the main plot of Home Alone 3, the third movie featuring a young boy who foils crooks with booby traps. Unlike in the first two Home…

Outsmart Burglars with a Cellular Alarm System

by Carolyn

With the rise in burglary rates, many people are choosing to purchase a monitored security system for their homes. However, as homeowners are upgrading their home’s security, many burglars are adapting to become more efficient. Burglars may study methods to avoid security sensors, use scrambling devices or discover ways to bypass security codes. However, a simple method that many burglars use to bypass a security system is to cut the land-line. Imagine that you come home from vacation with your…

On a Budget? 3 Security Systems with No Monitoring Costs

by Carolyn

Last year, thousands of people lost their homes to foreclosure. This year, the economic crisis shows few signs of abating, as many families are still struggling to cover basic expenses. Food prices have risen, businesses are cutting back on jobs, and banks aren’t giving out loans. Aside from constructing a budget, there are many luxuries that you may need to sacrifice in order to cover essential bills. For some families, this may mean purchasing a home security system that does…

What’s Your Home Security Score? Take Our Quiz!

by Carolyn

It’s no secret – we think we know everything. It’s human nature to believe that you always have the correct opinion, especially when it comes to home security. Some homeowners have spent thousands of dollars protecting their home’s security, believing that they have done everything in their power to make their home safe. However, how much do you really know? Think you’re an expert on home security? Is your home an impenetrable fortress that makes burglars cringe? Take our quick…

Home Security Advice from an Expert

by Lyndsi

When it comes to home security and keeping burglars out of your home, you may automatically think about installing an alarm system. Home security systems are effective, but sometimes burglars still get by them. Security systems might also be too expensive. Jordan Frankel, a home security expert, gives advice to homeowners that are unable to install a security system and homeowners that want to do more to add to their home security. Frankel has worked as a security consultant for…

How to Budget for Home Security

by Carolyn

A conversation with the average person will almost definitely affirm something we all already know – money is extremely tight right now. Many families are struggling to get by, while some are forced out of their homes by foreclosure. In today’s economy, figuring out a realistic budget for your family can seem extremely difficult. However, with a few quick tips, you can figure out your household’s monthly budget, and even save up enough extra money to improve your home’s security…

Defensive Gardening and Landscaping

by Lyndsi

An overgrown yard can attract burglars. Tall grass or shabby flowerbeds tell burglars that the homeowner is away on vacation or always away at work or that the home is vacant. On the flip side, the way you landscape your yard and the plants you grow can discourage burglars. Defensive gardening can be a type of home security defense. Growing a hedge is an attractive alternative to using a security fence. Hedges along the front of your yard should be…

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