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Is your home as safe as it can be?
- By Ralph Winn
- Published 11/2/2007
- Home Security
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Ralph Winn
Ralph Winn has over 34 years of education and experience in the security industry. Throughout his career, he has developed cost effective security system programs for numerous small, medium, large commercial and government properties and for many nationally known corporations.
View all articles by Ralph WinnHome Protection and Intruders
Often when we think of home protection we think of protection from thieves and other dangerous intruders. The Home Security Store offers you a wide variety of ways to secure your castle against invaders. Choose from:
- Wireless Security Alarms
- Wired Security Alarms
- Glass Break Detectors
- Visitor Announcement Systems
- Motion Sensor Alarms
- Motion Sensor Floodlights
- Driveway Alert Systems
- Access Control Gates
- Outdoor Security Cameras
Home Protection and Fire
There are over a million home fires in the United States each year. Protect your home, possessions and family with:
- Smoke Alarms
- Vocal Smoke Alarms
- Heat Sensors
- Fireproof Safes
Home Protection and Flooding/Freezing
Home protection means protecting your home from some emergencies that are not life threatening but can still cause a great deal of damage. When you are away, rapid changes in temperature can mean broken pipes and flooding. Severe weather can also bring water into your home. Monitor your home with:
- Freeze Alarms
- Temperature Sensors
- Water Alarms
- Water Sensors
Home Protection and Your Family
Your family is easily the most valuable part of your home protection plan. You can monitor your children’s safety with nanny
- Nanny Cameras
- Hidden Security Cameras
- CCTV Security Monitoring Systems
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Personal Safety Alarms
- Pepper Spray
- Animal Repellent
- Panic Buttons
- Guide Lights
- Voice Dialers
- Biometric Fingerprint door locks
- Wireless Intercoms
Do-It-Yourself Home Protection from Intruders
Home protection means more than just fancy devices. There are steps you can take that will naturally increase your level of home protection even before the installation of any specific alarms or monitors.
Homeowners often overlook simple, yet effective DIY home protection projects. If a home looks difficult to break into or a burglar believes there is a good chance of getting caught, he will usually bypass that home and move on to another. The most important aspect of home protection is creating an atmosphere that isn't conducive to intruder activity. The following DIY home protection projects create this type of environment.
- Install exterior lights and include either a timer or a motion detector
- Secure all exterior doors and windows with well-built, sturdy locks
- Trim back trees and shrubs in your yard, especially around windows and doors
These DIY home protection tasks are easy and fast projects, yet they offer you and your family paramount security.
Also, have a family emergency plan. Teach your children what to do in case an emergency arises. In case of fires, have a planned escape route for each child and a designated meeting place for all family members to gather once they are out of the home. Teach your children how to dial 911. Even the simplest steps can increase your home protection. State-of-the-art home protection technology can also help protect your home and family. The best home protection is a combination of knowledge, vigilance, and technology.
