Home Security Systems: Installation and How They Work

April 12th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Every 23 seconds, a house is burgled in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Each break-in costs home owners an average of $2,200 in stolen personal goods and possessions.

A $250 to $700 home security system can provide a powerful deterrent: it sends the message that your house won’t be an easy target, and gives crooks a strong incentive to pick another place. Read the rest of this entry »

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Home Security Systems: Types and Costs

April 8th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Few events are as unsettling as coming home to a house that’s been broken into. A home security system can provide not simply a sense of safety but also genuine protection from burglars who are looking to rob a defenseless house. Read the rest of this entry »

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Home Security Cameras: Peace of Mind While You’re Away

December 30th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Camera surveillance was once available to business owners and the ultra-rich, and required professional installation. Thanks to Internet-based web cameras, adding home security cameras is an affordable weekend project. Read the rest of this entry »

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Energy Monitors: Seeing is Believing — and Saving

December 28th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

We’re taught from an early age to turn off the lights when we’re not in the room, but conserving energy today is really complex–thanks to our wired-up homes and our always-on electronic gadgets and appliances. Read the rest of this entry »

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No Sweat: Programmable Thermostats Reduce Your Energy Costs

December 15th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

It’s no secret that heating and cooling account for the bulk of a home’s energy usage — an average of over $1,000 annually. Switching from a manual to a programmable thermostat is one simple way to save as much as $180 a year. Read the rest of this entry »

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