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While home security systems are often very effective at what they do, and in many cases, simply displaying a sign or sticker that the house is protected by a reliable system will do much to discourage a would-be thief from even targeting your home, not everyone believes in or can afford a home security system and service. But for people like these, or those who want to compliment their security system with some extra nifty gadgets, here are some of the options available.
For frequent travelers, or those who otherwise aren't home very much for one reason or another, you may want a way to be able to check in on your property when want. A system of webcams placed in the most important rooms can be a good way to do this. There are ways to set them to be remotely accessed, so you can view a live feed of your home on your phone or computer from anywhere with an internet connection. One placed at your door can also tell you who's ringing the bell.
A cool option that will likely be a good conversation piece is a wi-fi robot. With one of these, you can remotely control the robot over the internet and see what it sees through a webcam. It can be a great way to check every area of a floor of your home and ensure that everything is normal while you're away on vacation.
A good guard dog can be an invaluable asset in keeping intruders out of your home. Most potential burglars will move on to their next target if they see a large dog in your house. Guard dogs have been used all throughout history, and they're still used today for the simple reason that they're so good at what they do. But you should seriously consider all the ups and downs before deciding to adopt a guard dog. You'll need to train it and care for all of its needs. It comes with all the responsibility of owning a normal pet. But if you decide that a dog is a good choice for your family, it can be a great way to keep your home safe and have companionship.
If you plan to leave the dog at home when you're away on vacation or what have you, you'll want to ensure that the dog will be cared for. You could have someone the dog knows as a friend drop by to feed the dog and check on the house, and/or set up a machine to automatically dispense food and water for the dog. If you have the webcams mentioned earlier, you can check to make sure it's working.
Finally, we'll talk about how exterior lighting can be used to discourage thieves. There are certain areas of the home that burglars will target as an entry point. These are usually areas like the rear windows, backdoor and sometimes even the skylight. If you set up exterior lights to shine on these normally vulnerable areas, you can discourage thieves from trying to break in with conditions where neighbors or passersby can see what they're doing. Most outdoor lights are motion-sensitive to conserve energy.
For frequent travelers, or those who otherwise aren't home very much for one reason or another, you may want a way to be able to check in on your property when want. A system of webcams placed in the most important rooms can be a good way to do this. There are ways to set them to be remotely accessed, so you can view a live feed of your home on your phone or computer from anywhere with an internet connection. One placed at your door can also tell you who's ringing the bell.
A cool option that will likely be a good conversation piece is a wi-fi robot. With one of these, you can remotely control the robot over the internet and see what it sees through a webcam. It can be a great way to check every area of a floor of your home and ensure that everything is normal while you're away on vacation.
A good guard dog can be an invaluable asset in keeping intruders out of your home. Most potential burglars will move on to their next target if they see a large dog in your house. Guard dogs have been used all throughout history, and they're still used today for the simple reason that they're so good at what they do. But you should seriously consider all the ups and downs before deciding to adopt a guard dog. You'll need to train it and care for all of its needs. It comes with all the responsibility of owning a normal pet. But if you decide that a dog is a good choice for your family, it can be a great way to keep your home safe and have companionship.
If you plan to leave the dog at home when you're away on vacation or what have you, you'll want to ensure that the dog will be cared for. You could have someone the dog knows as a friend drop by to feed the dog and check on the house, and/or set up a machine to automatically dispense food and water for the dog. If you have the webcams mentioned earlier, you can check to make sure it's working.
Finally, we'll talk about how exterior lighting can be used to discourage thieves. There are certain areas of the home that burglars will target as an entry point. These are usually areas like the rear windows, backdoor and sometimes even the skylight. If you set up exterior lights to shine on these normally vulnerable areas, you can discourage thieves from trying to break in with conditions where neighbors or passersby can see what they're doing. Most outdoor lights are motion-sensitive to conserve energy.
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Protecting your home and family is one of the most important investments you can make. Especially when you're living in the house you've always dreamed of. Those looking for beautiful new homes in Parker, CO, Stepping Stone, the latest community from Shea Homes, would be well worth your time to look into.
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