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If you're moving to a new home, you'll want to make sure that it is secure when you move in. Today's home security products range from affordable do-it-yourself solutions to more comprehensive and expensive electronic home security systems. Affordable Home Security OptionsDeadbolt locks and motion detectors are easy to install and are excellent basic home security options. And there are other affordable, easy to install options available. You might consider magnetic door and window alarms which work on many types of doors and windows and sound an alarm if someone is trying to enter your home. Door stop alarms are simple devices which run on batteries and wedge beneath the door and sound an alarm if an intruder tries to push the door open. You can also purchase metal door and window jammers which prevent sliding doors and windows from being opened. Real or dummy surveillance cameras can also deter intruders from targeting your home.How to Choose a Home Security CompanyElectronic home security systems, while more expensive than do-it-yourself security solutions, are very popular. Offering a wide range of security products, these systems can be tailored to your exact specifications and security needs.If you decide on an electronic security system, your next step is to find a company you can trust. The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) offers tips on choosing a firm. First of all, ask your friends, relatives, and co-workers for their recommendations - they may know of a great company that installed a system for them. Protecting Your Home When You Go on VacationThe NBFAA also lists simple, common-sense steps you can take to protect your home when you're away on vacation. These include having a friend or family member house-sit while you're away - it's always best to have someone in the house. And if house-sitting isn't an option, ask a neighbor to pick up your newspaper and mail every day to make it look like you're at home. Leave your car parked in your driveway; lock all of your doors, windows, and garage; leave your drapes and shades open; make sure your lawn care company mows as usual; and turn lights on and off with a timer to make your home look occupied. Installing exterior motion light detectors is also a helpful home security item - lights which turn on which motion is detected from people walking near your home.You'll find other helpful articles on this website dealing with auto and home insurance, keeping cable connected during a move, saving money when moving, first-time home buyer tips, and information on moving digital phone, digital television, and high-speed Internet services. |
