How to Choose the Right Home Security System
First put yourself in the burglars shoes – Inspect areas of your house where you think an intruder will find it an easy way to get into your house especially areas like windows, back or side entry doors, and basement windows and doors. Find which of these areas are the weakest and provide the easiest entry for a burglar. A simple home security option would be just to place alarm signs in the yard and decals on windows. Place them in noticeable areas so that a possible intruder will see them and will likely pass your house by because it will be to much of a hassle for them if they know that there is something extra that will stop them from gaining entry easily.
Make it seem easy – Going the opposite way you could make an entry way look easy to get into when in actuality it is not. Provide subtle protection like a motion detector that will alarm when it is activated. Also provide a clear way out to avoid a confrontation or dangerous situation with the burglar. The burglar will be so panicked by the sudden loud noise that he or she will just run away from the scene.
It is best to have a backup system – In addition to the first two home security options it is always good to have a backup system incase the first way does not work. Depending on what you are able to spend you may install door alarms, glass break detectors, security cameras, or photoelectric beams. Any one of these systems will be better than nothing. A skilled thief maybe able to get past a home security system if they are familiar with it they could disarm it, so you may want to install multiple systems so they feel that it is to much trouble to go through.
Depending on the crime rate of where you live also can effect your decision in how much security you need, maybe there has been a recent increase in crime and you feel you need extra protection. In any case you should be aware of the possibility of a break in because it could happen anywhere and it is increasingly happening more often. If you need more information on security systems talk to a security professional, he or she will help you determine your specific security needs.
