| <!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: | | | | effectively secured and installed can be a huge help in |
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| Do It Yourself home security systems have become | | | | consider what you'll do if something breaks and |
| all the range in the last couple of years. Although | | | | constantly causes false alarms. With a professional |
| there are significant cost savings and advantages to | | | | installer and a home alarm company – you can call |
| installing your own home security system, there are | | | | someone and that person becomes responsible for |
| some important considerations as well. Doing some | | | | the problem. |
| research and weighing the benefits and problems | | | | |
| with self-installation will help you make the best | | | | Another huge part of home security (besides the |
| decision for protecting your home and your family. | | | | obvious benefits of protecting your home and family) |
| | | | | is the cost savings that come with homeowners |
| First of all, its important to realize what makes a | | | | insurance. Depending on what area of the country |
| home security system function properly. One is, of | | | | you live in, this discount can be upwards of 20%. It's |
| course, the installation. Years ago, it used to be | | | | a huge difference when you're thinking about installing |
| necessary to have a professional install your system. | | | | a system. Its important to note, however, that these |
| This was important because most systems had to | | | | discounts seldom apply without monitoring services. |
| be physically wired. Especially in existing homes, this | | | | Since most do-it-yourself home alarm systems simply |
| meant going into walls, running new wire, and | | | | dial friends, neighbors, or relatives – this does not |
| connecting it all to a phone system. Today, much of | | | | qualify as monitoring. As such, you may not qualify |
| this work isn't necessary due to advances in wireless | | | | for a discount. |
| technology within the home. Even so, there are some | | | | |
| important things that an installer can accomplish that | | | | Regardless of whether or not you choose to have a |
| you simply can't. | | | | professional installer put in your home alarm system, |
| | | | | or you choose to take the plunge and do it yourself, |
| For one, an installer can often securely connect your | | | | a home security system is a great investment. It |
| system to a phone line. By making a tie-in outside the | | | | protects your family, increases the resale value of |
| box in a secure location (and potentially securing the | | | | your home, and can easily bring down your insurance |
| box itself), it makes it more difficult for a burglar to | | | | deductibles. But whatever you do – remember to |
| cut your phone lines during a break-in. This type of | | | | turn your security system on when you leave! Many |
| security is free with an installer, but can be | | | | people don't, and its crucial to remind yourself that |
| complicated during a home install. Second, an installer | | | | your investment only makes sense when the system |
| can often more securely install the security devices | | | | is armed. |
| themselves. Having door and window sensors | | | | |