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There
are
a
variety
of
home
security
options
when
looking
to
secure
your
house.
No
matter
what
system
you
pick,
the
end-goal
should
be
the
same:
safety,
security,
peace
of
mind
and
an
added
resale
feature
down
the
road.
Here
are
some
tips
about
what
to
look
for
in a
home
security
system.
Safety
audit
Before
installing
a
home
security
system,
do a
“safety
audit”
of
your
home
and
property
to
determine
all
possible
points
of
entry
including
windows,
doors
and
skylights.
Do
you
have
a
thick
canopy
of
trees
or
bushes
on
your
property?
Your
landscaping
might
offer
ample
hiding
spaces
for
intruders.
Wireless
vs.
hardwire
A
home
security
system
generally
consists
of
detectors
or
sensors,
speakers,
lights
and
a
computer
or
control
pad
that
links
everything
together.
There
are
two
main
kinds
of
systems:
hardwire
and
wireless.
Hardwire
systems
are
more
complex,
and
involve
cords
and
wires.
Only
a
professional
should
install
them.
A
wireless
system
is
easier
to
install,
in
fact,
most
people
could
set
it
up
themselves.
Wireless
doesn’t
require
draping
cords
throughout
your
home.
The
downside
is
that
wireless
signals
can
be
blocked
or
interfered
with.
Sensors
Motion
sensors
detect
physical
movement
in
your
house
or
yard.
When
movement
is
detected,
an
alarm
turns
on
and
police
are
contacted.
Be
sure
to
have
your
motion
sensor
carefully
calibrated
so
that
birds
and
pets
don’t
trigger
the
alarm
every
time
they
enter
your
yard.
Heat
sensors
are
also
helpful.
These
sensors
detect
sudden
changes
in
room
temperature,
caused
by
the
presence
of a
warm-blooded
burglar
or a
fire.
Lights,
camera,
action
Security
lighting
that
activates
when
a
presence
is
detected
on
your
property
at
night
makes
an
excellent
weapon
in
your
home
security
arsenal.
Don’t
go
overboard
on
your
wattage
though.
Keep
in
mind
the
idea
is
to
scare
away
burglars,
not
to
annoy
your
neighbors.
Video
monitoring
systems
Video
surveillance
cameras
can
either
be
put
in
plain
view
or
hidden.
In
plain
view,
they
might
frighten
off
potential
burglars.
You
run
the
risk,
however,
of
having
your
cameras
disabled
by
determined
intruders.
A
hidden
camera
won’t
scare
anyone
but
it
will
provide
useful
footage
for
police
in
case
of a
home
invasion
or
break-in.
Even
fake
cameras
in
plain
sight
might
be
helpful
to
keep
bad
guys
at
bay.
Panic
buttons
You
can
install
panic
buttons
around
your
house
that
will
trigger
your
alarm
and
send
for
help
when
you
press
them.
Security
signs
If
you
install
a
security
system,
be
sure
to
affix
a
sign
on
your
door
alerting
intruders
that
your
place
is
protected.
The
sign
alone
might
ward
off
burglars
or
vandals!
Remember:
criminals
always
go
for
the
lowest
hanging
fruit.
If
they
think
your
house
is
too
secure,
they
will
pick
another
easy
target.
In
addition
to
securing
your
property,
remember
that
a
properly
installed
security
system
will
make
potential
buyers
feel
immediately
at
home.
Take
your
time
selecting
the
right
one.
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