Home Security and Home Alarm Systems

For months you never quite feel safe being in your home, after having your home and personal life violated by thieves.

When considering the installation of a home security system evaluate the weaknesses in and around your home. Determine where break-ins to your property and home are most likely to occur. By considering these points up front you can make a better decision on what type of home security measures are best for your home.

When most people think of home security alarm systems they think of expensive equipment and monthly service fees to have a home security company monitor your home. Yes, these types of products and services are available, however, there are many cheaper home security solutions you can pursue that can be just as effective. Also, home security is more than just providing alarm systems after the perpetrators have entered your home. For example, installing a tall perimeter fence around your yard and attaching motion detector exterior spot lights onto your home you can deter would-be burglars from taking a second look at your house.

You can also buy home security alarm systems that are designed to call several phone numbers you want, versus a home security service company. This way you or neighbors can take a look at your house prior to calling the police. These types of home security systems include motion detectors, temperature sensors, power loss sensors, and contact sensors that plug into a central security hub. The central security hub is then connected into a phone jack so that it can make outside calls to you if any of the sensors are activated. You can buy these types of home security systems for around $300 to $500, depending upon the number of sensors and features with the product.
On the outside of your home limit the number of bushes around the home so that you eliminate hiding places. Or alternatively plant shrubs and bushes that are thorny and painful if anyone attempts to hide in or near them.

Another home security solution is to purchase a pet FIDO for the home. A small dog can be at least a watch dog to let you know when intruders are around your home. Large dogs can be both watch dogs and guard dogs. However, with any dog make sure to post “Beware of Dog” signs at the entrances of your property and home to eliminate lawsuits from would-be burglars. It’s funny how our legal system works today when it comes to protecting criminals’ rights. The effective message often heard from our courts is that burglars should be able to rob your home without suffering risk or personal injury. Finally, every home alarm system should include alarm sensors for fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. You can buy smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that are both integrated into home security systems and independent of them.

So with a little upfront thought and a moderate budget you can come up with an affordable home security system that will protect both your family and your home from thieves, fire, and poisonous gasses.