| With the rising crime rate in the inner city, more people | | | | enclosed structure. This unit would not be effective for |
| are choosing to install home alarm systems. These | | | | outdoor use. The single mount units are designed to be |
| systems come in several different models designed to | | | | small and inconspicuous. The NX-480 model measures |
| meet the needs of the average homeowner as well | | | | 2.50 inches wide x 3 inches high and 2 inches deep. |
| as the business entrepreneur. The price of the home | | | | You can also purchase alarm systems that are used |
| alarm system depends on the features it has and how | | | | for entryways such as front doors and windows. You |
| extensive the system is. You can purchase alarm | | | | can also purchase glassbreak detectors which sound |
| systems for the home through regular security | | | | when the unit senses glass breaking or a forced entry |
| agencies such as Brinks or from a retailer of security | | | | of any type. These are recommended systems for |
| items. | | | | back door areas such as kitchens and laundry rooms |
| The online retailer of Home Security Store carries a | | | | where an intruder may feel less observable from the |
| basic entry alarm chime that sells for only $14.99. The | | | | outside. The glassbreak units retail anywhere from $8 |
| unit is perfect for apartment or dorm life where you | | | | to $80 depending on the type of technology used. |
| can't have an extensive system installed. It can be | | | | They are also available in wired and wireless types for |
| installed on windows, doors or cabinets. They also | | | | easy mounting. |
| have several other basic door alarms available in | | | | Some of the more popular and familiar names to look |
| prices ranging from $10 to $70. The alarms use a | | | | for in the manufacture of home security systems are |
| magnetic sensing device that triggers the alarm | | | | Honeywell, Visonic and GE security. You can also get |
| feature. If you have a larger home to protect you may | | | | home security burglar deterrent systems. These |
| want to choose a motion detector alarm instead. | | | | products are not actual working alarm systems, but |
| The simple motion detectors range in price from | | | | are made to resemble them. By placing a fake alarm |
| around $20 to $85. These are single unit detectors | | | | control box or a fake security camera in an area, any |
| that can be placed anywhere you feel the need to | | | | would be intruder will believe the area is being |
| monitor. You can choose from a wireless alarm or a | | | | monitored. If you can't afford a real motion detector |
| wired alarm. The NX-480-GE, ITI, Caddx wireless | | | | alarm system, using a fake look alike system is the |
| motion detector sells for about $85. The unit is | | | | next best thing to deterring any would be intruders. |
| designed to pick up on any motion that is in an | | | | |