Home Security Your Home Security Local alarm systems (those which sound only on the protected premises) are much less effective, especially when local ordinances limit the time for which the signal can sound to avoid nuisance disturbance of neighbors. If you invest in such an alarm, you are counting on conscientious neighbors to call the police to respond. Having the signals from your alarm system monitored by a licensed vendor better assures that you get the protection you pay for when you install an alarm system. Other systems will dial your number at work or your cell phone and inform you of an alarm at home. Remember the best alarm systems rely on phone lines. Check where the lines attach to the house. If they attach at the ground floor level, they should be routed through metal conduit to prevent them from being cut. The best alarm systems are those which combine perimeter and interior detection devices. Every door should be protected with some type of switch device. Covering every window (or even every "downstairs window" in multi-story houses) can get very expensive very quickly; your decision should be guided by local experience with criminal entry through windows; if that's a common occurrence in your area, window protection is probably advisable. If not, interior protection may be adequate. If window protection is needed, glass- break sensors are the preferred device. Learn more ... Your Home Computer Security Your home computer is a popular target for intruders. Why? Because intruders want what you’ve stored there. They look for credit card numbers, bank account information, and anything else they can find. By stealing that information, intruders can use your money to buy themselves goods and services. Learn more ... Featured Articles Need a Lift Try a Balloon - Here are tips on how to use balloons for gifts and decorating ideas. Choosing the Right Residential Mailbox - Residential mail boxes adorn many beautiful houses in the United States. Director Chairs Stylish and Modern Interior Decorating - In the past, director chairs or the classic "gold medal" chairs were built in such a way that they were sturdy and comfortable. Tips for a Tidy Home - Learn how to keep a neat and tidy house by investing just a little bit of time and money to get organized. Single Doubled Or Multi Storied Town Homes - Typically a town home is attached with other dwellings in the row, with common walls. more...