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Local or National Home Security Company

Making the big decision to get a home security system is the first step toward protecting your home and family. Then comes the big challenge of sorting through security system providers and models. The truth is, you’re not going to know which is best right away. Unless you’re a security system expert, you’ll need to […]

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How to Reset Your Security System

Home security systems are like palace guards. They quietly standby 24 hours a day to keep watch and protect us. Over time, we come to rely on their steadfast, flawless care taking. However, machines – like humans – have their problematic moments. Your security system centers around a server. Like with all computers, software malfunctions […]

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How to Disarm Your Home Security System

Nothing is quite as jolting as an alarm going off for seemingly no reason. When you’re home security system thinks it’s code red, and you think it came out of the blue – don’t panic. There are a lot of reasons why your alarm may go off – including things as simple as forgetting to […]

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Troubleshooting Problems With Your Home Security System

Like everything electronic, our home security systems are a blessing most of time. But when something goes wrong, you can find yourself confused and frustrated. Given that the technology which protects us continues to become more sophisticated, so the problems too can be more complex. Have you ever called for computer or software tech support? […]

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Checklist for Buying a Home Security System

Getting a home security system can be an involved project. The safety of your home and family rests on a good selection. It’s not something you want to take lightly or do half-way. That’s why before making a decision on a home security system, you need to go in ready with a checklist of things […]

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What is the Installation Cost of Home Security System

When you start shopping for a home security system, it’s easy to get caught up in the costs of the system itself and the monitoring. After all, that’s most of what you’ll deal with. But security systems are similar to cars – the sticker price isn’t the only cost to driving them off the lot. […]

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How Much Should A Security System Cost?

Who isn’t trying to get the most for his or her money? When it comes to home security systems, there’s that terrible conundrum of trying to make sure you get good enough quality to protect your home and family properly, but also making sure you protect your pocketbook just as well. We all need to […]

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Hardwired vs Wireless Home Security

When the choices between security systems sound scarily like the choices between telephones, making a decision can get confusing. Hard-wired versus wireless may seem like a lot to consider, but really, you’re unlikely to go wrong either way. However, they each have their pros and cons which you’ll want to consider for your home and […]

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Why Are Home Security Systems So Important?

Simply put, home security systems are as important as you and your family – because that’s who they safeguard. Security systems’ most valuable contribution is to keep your family protected at night by monitoring the perimeter of the house as well as to provide emergency services. Many people don’t realize it, but security systems such […]

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Do You Need a Full Service Home Security System?

So, you’ve decided to take the big and important step to protect your home and family with a home security system. But there are so many choices. How to choose? One of the most important factors is deciding whether or not you want and need a full service security system with a monitoring company. There […]

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Vivint Security
Call: 866-278-9277
Protect America
Call: 888-981-6738
Protection 1
Call: 888-342-6982
LifeShield Security
Call: 855-976-9061

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Home Security Statistics

Every 14.6 seconds, a burglary takes place in the US. ±
Average loss per burglary: $1,725. ±
Homes without security systems are about three times as likely to be broken into than homes with security systems. ±
Favorite items: cash, jewelry, electronic equipment, silver, guns and other items easy to sell. ±
± Washington Post, 2007 (link)