| Is it any wonder why home security is such a huge | | | | are very cost effective. |
| problem in the United States when 60 percent of all | | | | Systems are available with color cameras that can be |
| home burglaries happen through unlocked doors and | | | | used indoors and outdoors. The systems can be wired |
| windows. Law enforcement personnel tell us that 90 | | | | or wireless and there is even one that it's completely |
| percent of all home burglaries can be prevented. | | | | portable. |
| There many things that homeowners can do to | | | | These systems have a minimum of four cameras and |
| reduce the risk of a home burglary. I call it 'hardening of | | | | a maximum of 16 cameras so you can imagine the |
| a target' which means basically making your home less | | | | amount of coverage you can get in and out of your |
| attractive to a burglar. | | | | house even covering outbuildings like a detached |
| You can start by the obvious. Lock your doors and | | | | garage. |
| windows. Join or start a neighborhood watch. Eliminate | | | | Almost all of these systems are networkable which |
| potential hiding places around your home especially | | | | means that once they're hooked up properly they can |
| lower level doors and windows. Put up a sign in your | | | | be viewed on the Internet from anywhere in the world. |
| front yard warning of a vicious guard dog. Install some | | | | This is a great feature if you travel a lot or just if you |
| motion activated spotlights in areas that are dark | | | | want to see what's going on when can't be there. |
| around your home. | | | | It is possible that you can get a good reduction in your |
| But the best way to improve your home security is to | | | | homeowners insurance with video cameras around |
| install a surveillance camera system or security | | | | your house. And the number one reason why you |
| camera system. These systems make good | | | | should get one is when burglars see cameras around |
| economic sense because as a package they save | | | | your home they would have to be nuts to try anything. |
| you money. And prices start at under $400.00 so they | | | | When are you getting one? |