When it comes to home security, there are actually many lines of defense. These lines make up three essential elements:     

1.) Make your home unappealing to the criminal looking for a target.

2.) Make your house difficult to break into.

3.) If entry is made, make it known with a good alarm system.

The first essential line is just good lighting (1). Criminals thrive in the dark having a need to obscure their activities. Bright outside lighting, especially motion sensitive units are effective and economical as they are activated only after detecting motion within the coverage area. Bright motion lights are easy on the utility bill but tough on the bad guys who don't want to be seen.

The second line of defense is simply the use of good locks and deadbolts (2). Just as effective lighting makes your house initially unappealing to a thief, properly installed locks and deadbolts make it hard for the bad guys to get in. These tools include window and sliding glass door locks (3) and a very effective device marketed as the Door Club (4). Manufactured by the company that makes the Club for the car, the Door Club uses the strength of hardened steel that, with proper installation, makes it nearly impossible for thieves and burglars to make entry.

The third line of of defense to help ensure security and safety is the home security system (5). These systems run the gambit from simple door and window contacts to internal motion sensors, floor pads and even infrared detection units. Because there are many systems and companies to choose from, deciding on the best security system for you and your family can be a daunting task. Luckily, there is an organization, Security Systems. Net, that not only helps you sort through all of the options that are available, this free and extremely helpful web site can probably answer any questions that you may have. If you are contemplating a security system for your home or business, visit http://www.securitysystems.net (6). 

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