Is home security something you care about? Are you finding out that the price tags on major home security systems out of your range? Are you seeking inexpensive home security solutions? They do exist, and they are much more cost-effective than you may think. In this article, we will review some of these options.
Do you have a dog that stays in your yard when you’re not at home? They can help you with your spare key. Secure the key on the inside of the dog’s collar. Especially if your dog is not very friendly, this will help keep your key safe.
When you buy a new home, be sure to have the locks changed. It’s important to know everyone who has a key to your home. Have a locksmith install a brand new lock. Do the same thing if you misplace your keys.
Buy a safe. This ensures during a break in that the most important things are not stolen. Hide that safe in a difficult-to-reach place like in a closet inside your basement or an attic.
It’s important to shop around before you settle on the right security system for your home. Prices vary significantly, even for similar levels of protection. Get three quotes or more before making a choice.
Check around for prices, reputation, and reliability when choosing a home security provider. Different companies can provide equivalent levels of service and security, but their prices can vary wildly. Get quotes from no less than three companies before choosing the best one.
Carefully consider where you hide your outside spare key. Above a door frame or under a mat are not smart ideas. A better place to keep your key is inside your outside dog’s collar.
Don’t open your door if a stranger is on the other side. Folks are always thinking up new schemes to get people to open the door so that they can commit their crimes. Establish a rule where you and your family only open the door for expected visitors.
Do not open your door for people you do not know. Criminals find ways to get people to open doors so they can commit crimes. You should only open the door to people you were expecting.
Secure your attached garage. You can prevent this from happening easily. Place a C-Clamp on the door track near the roller. This will prevent the door from lifting.
You should clean your yard of vegetation and dead wood. This sort of thing is a fire hazard in the heat of summer. Clearing your yard keeps your home, belongings and family much safer.
Use the space in walls to store your prized possessions. It is not necessary to cut out pieces from your wall. There are many places in your home that are pre-cut and available. For example, you might remove the cover of an electrical outlet, disconnect the wires, and use the space to hide small valuables.
Motion sensor lights on the exterior of your home is a great idea. They will illuminate your property if they sense any movement near your home. This lets you know something is moving and also drives off criminals. Just remember to change out the bulbs every so often so the lights remain in working order.
Use the space in walls to store your prized possessions. Don’t make it obvious by cutting out big chunks of drywall. There are many locales that are already around your home. Unused electrical sockets can be great for hiding expensive jewelry.
Having a bright and lit-up home at night deters crooks. They do not desire to be seen. When your house is well lit, intruders have no place to hide. This makes it hard for them to get things from you. At night, keep your lights turned on to boost security.
While an alarm system or other security measures can make your home much safer, you must be sure that your security wiring isn’t exposed. Many intruders bypass a security system by cutting the wires. You don’t want to help them by doing this, so make sure you have the wires within the walls. This way, you will be safer.
Be sure to replace all of the old locks as soon as you move into a new domicile. Regardless of how you feel about the sellers, you never know someone’s true intentions. Keep in mind that other families might have lived with them, too.
A wireless security system could be a good option. While wireless systems are often cheap, the cost of installation can be sky high. The wireless systems are simpler to maintain and install and they don’t need power from the home to run.
Copper Wiring
There is a lot of value in copper wiring. Many people never realize this value until wires are stolen right out of their home. The copper wiring can be stripped and be turned in for money. This is why the wiring should be hidden or difficult to get to.
Inquire about different choices for contract lengths available from the home security provider. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. A contract that is longer might offer lower monthly payments, but you may have to continue with these if you decide to sell the house or discontinue services. Shorter contracts have more freedom, but the monthly costs could be higher.
The best defenses you can afford are what home security is all about. When you can’t install a major alarm system, you can do something smaller. Hopefully, the suggestions you’ve just reviewed have given you some ideas for cost-effective security measures. These tips will be very helpful down the road.
Homemade Home Security Devices: The Emergency Light Switch insures your house will be found as quickly as possible.
| New Products | |
   |
   |
  |
  |
  |
  |
| BEST Seller Products | |
 Stun Master 20 Million Volt BAD ASS Metal Stun Baton/Flashlight - As with all stun devices the Stun Master Stun Baton offers an extremely effective means of subduing an individual in a humane and non-lethal way. The effec... Stun Master 20 Million Volt BAD ASS Metal Stun Baton/Flashlight |
 Pepper Spray Disguised as Lipstick - Girls don't ever feel afraid or not in control again. If you feel uncomfortable or afraid when a man approaches you calmly reach into your purse or pocket pull out what looks like yo... Pepper Spray Disguised as Lipstick |
 Stun Cane with Flashlight 1 Million Volts - Stun Cane with Flashlight 1 Million Volts! This ZAP Stun Walking Cane is a great self-defense device for the elderly or for anyone who needs support while walking. DEMO VIDEO Stun Cane with Flashlight 1 Million Volts |
 ZAP Blast Knuckles Extreme 950K Volt Stun Gun - The ZAP™ Blast Knuckles Extreme – 950 000 Volt is a shocking high voltage stun gun that provides you with an easy way to protect yourself while on the go. DEMO VIDEO ZAP Blast Knuckles Extreme 950K Volt Stun Gun |
 Streetwise Sting Ring 18 Million Volts Stun Gun - Introducing our newest design in personal protection the Sting Ring. This revolutionary model separates itself from all other stun guns on the market today and is destined... Streetwise Sting Ring 18 Million Volts Stun Gun |
 Streetwise 18 Million Volt Stun Gun Sting Ring w/Key Ring - ON SALE: 25% OFF! With this power stun gun attached to your keys you will not have to be concerned about it getting lost in the bottom of your purse or wasting va... Streetwise 18 Million Volt Stun Gun Sting Ring w/Key Ring |
 MultiGuard 80 Million Volt Stun Gun Alarm and Flashlight w/Built In Charger - Stand your ground with the 80 Million Volt MultiGuard Stun Gun Alarm and Flashlight with Built in Charger. Easily concealable and virtually unde... MultiGuard 80 Million Volt Stun Gun Alarm and Flashlight w/Built In Charger |
 Streetwise USB Secure 22 Million Volt Keychain Stun Gun - ON SALE: 25% OFF! Protection is now as close as your keys...First we revolutionized the stun gun industry by introducing the original Streetwise S.M.A.C.K. (Stun M... Streetwise USB Secure 22 Million Volt Keychain Stun Gun |
 18 Million Volt Talon Stun Gun And Flashlight - Stand your ground with the Talon 18 Million volt Stun Gun. Fits comfortably and seamlessly in the hand the Talon delivers super powered stun protection.The Talon's trigger i... 18 Million Volt Talon Stun Gun And Flashlight |
 Streetwise TRIPLE Sting Ring 28 Million Volt Stun Gun - ON SALE: 25% OFF! We are proud to introduce the latest in our evolving line of unique and powerful stun guns. Two years ago we introduced our patented Sting Ring Stun... Streetwise TRIPLE Sting Ring 28 Million Volt Stun Gun |
 Streetwise Black Jack 21 Million Volt Stun Gun Black - For well over 25 years Streetwise Security Products has been the world's leading brand of innovative self-defense and security products.The innovation continues with t... Streetwise Black Jack 21 Million Volt Stun Gun Black |
 Streetwise Barbarian 9 Million Volt Stun Baton Flashlight - In ancient times barbarians were known for being uncivilized brutal and fierce warriors.“The Barbarian" is the perfect name for our newest stun baton. If Conan ... Streetwise Barbarian 9 Million Volt Stun Baton Flashlight |
 iKeyp PRO Smart Storage Safe w/Expandable Wing Installation - The iKeyp Pro is a smartphone-enabled personal safe that provides peace of mind by bringing security technology and easy access together. It takes only second... iKeyp PRO Smart Storage Safe w/Expandable Wing Installation |
 PepperBall LifeLite Personal Defense Launcher - 1 - Let People Know Where You Are. Before you go out tell someone where you are planning to go and roughly when you expect to come back.2 - Avoid Walking Alone. Remember ther... PepperBall LifeLite Personal Defense Launcher |
 Police Force 21 Inch Expandable Steel Baton - Around the world police officers and security guards are switching from bulky night sticks to this more compact telescopic steel baton.This Police Force 21 Inch Expandable st... Police Force 21 Inch Expandable Steel Baton |
 Streetwise Dark Knight Expandable Steel Baton - With the newly designed Dark Knight Expandable Metal Baton you can go out into any dark night with confidence.Like a knight from the dark ages protecting innocent people from... Streetwise Dark Knight Expandable Steel Baton |
 Jolt Attacker Compact Keychain 77 Million Volt Stun Gun - ON SALE: $2 OFF! A keychain stun gun comes in handy to stop the attackers. It's easy to carry; with a simple push-button release switch it can be quickly and easil... Jolt Attacker Compact Keychain 77 Million Volt Stun Gun |
 Pulse Blowout Bundle w/2 FREE Cartridges + Any Holster - ON SALE: $50 OFF!*LIMITED SUPPLY* Normally the Pulse includes 2 cartridges with any purchase but when you order the TASER Pulse Blowout Bundle you'll get an addit... Pulse Blowout Bundle w/2 FREE Cartridges + Any Holster |
 JPX4 4 Shot LE Defender Pepper Gun Black w/Level 2 Holster - The JPX is the perfect carry weapon for these Gun Free Zones. It is not a firearm and considered a pepper spray dispenser or OC delivery system. Why would you ta... JPX4 4 Shot LE Defender Pepper Gun Black w/Level 2 Holster |
 WildFire 1.4% MC 1/2 oz Halo Pepper Spray - When you are shopping around for self defense products you may notice that there are a few items with the name wildfire pepper spray. This product comes from a family of peppers... WildFire 1.4% MC 1/2 oz Halo Pepper Spray |
 Safety Technology Barking Dog Alarm - The Barking Dog Alarm is ideal for your home office store business or any place that would benefit from having a security dog. Except you don't have to feed water walk it or take... Safety Technology Barking Dog Alarm |
 SABRE Aim and Fire Pepper Gel With Trigger and Grip Deployment - Stay safe with SABRE. Boasting the same police-strength protection as law enforcement SABRE RED is the most popular formulation carried by police worldwide ... SABRE Aim and Fire Pepper Gel With Trigger and Grip Deployment |
 iSting Personal Protection Pen - Introducing the iSting Personal Protection Pen. Every year approximately 3 million people become victims of a violent assault. The iSting helps you fight back. The small self defense device... iSting Personal Protection Pen |
 JPX4 C2 With Laser - The JPX4 Compact 2 is a brand new product offered to the public and Law Enforcement by Piexon AG. This is the only product that can fire 4 separate shots of pepper spray at 590 FPS from the nozzle up t... JPX4 C2 With Laser |
|
Be assured that your shopping experience is completely safe. The order site is secured using a Thawte SSL Web Server Certificate which encrypts all data to and from the site. However, if you prefer to pay with check or money order, just choose the off-line option when you check out. |
|
