Ten years ago I would have discouraged a homeowner or renter from attempting to install his/her own home security system. Now, with today’s technology, installing your own quality home security system can be as easy as hanging a mirror on the wall. Choosing the right system for your home is where things tend to get tricky. I have spent a lot of time traveling...

In this day and age, sad as it seems, more and more homeowners are choosing to install home security alarm systems. While choosing a home security alarm system may seem like a straightforward task, there are actually many considerations involved in choosing the correct alarm system for your home. Your home alarm system can be as simple as a few relatively inexpensive...

Knowing that you, your loved ones and your belongings are safe and secure in your home is one of the most important factors in your own peace of mind. Though no one would intentionally put their family at risk by making mistakes with home security, there are a few common errors and oversights that can be found in many homes. Thieves and criminals make it their business...

When I was in grade school, I wanted to grow up and live in the future. Today, when it comes to home security systems, those futuristic days are here. There are many, many different features you can get in a home security system that is sophisticated while being cost-effective. Here is a brief rundown of some of those technologies — and some features that are...

There are lots of different types of home security alarms. There are plenty of debates over which type is the best one, and most likely, the best one for you depends on your exact situation. Still, one might want to know what type of alarm is the most popular. Well, that kind of information is surprisingly difficult to obtain, but what can be obtained is what types...