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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How to Run a Great Neighborhood Watch Meeting

April 11th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Are your neighborhood watch meetings a little too same-old, same-old? Spice them up by inviting the police to visit, adding some party to the meeting mix, and luring powerful speakers.  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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Do-It-Yourself Home Security Check: 5 Essential Steps

April 7th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

A professionally installed and monitored home security system is a nice addition to your home’s defenses, but it shouldn’t be step one. First, conduct your own home security check. After you’ve inspected your home’s doors and windows, make sure these essential steps are covered: Read the rest of this entry »

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7 Home Owners Insurance Tips

February 29th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Here are some New Year’s resolutions, suggested by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, you should make an effort to keep. Sure, reviewing your home owners insurance policy may be a bit anticlimactic after that New Year’s Eve party, but you’ll be glad you did if you end up taking a home-related financial hit in 2011. Read the rest of this entry »

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Historic Home Insurance: Why You Need It and How to Get It

February 1st, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

If your historic home is damaged or destroyed, do you want it rebuilt exactly as it was before the catastrophe with historically accurate materials and craftsmanship? Read the rest of this entry »

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