Saving Money With a DIY Home Security System

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Budgets are tight these days. Many people feel as though one more bill a month will break them. As a result, the prospect of a home security system may be overwhelming or out of reach. While the monthly fees for monitoring range between $24 and $45 a month on average, all those small things add up.

Would you sacrifice the security of your home and family? Perhaps getting a system without monthly monitoring is a better choice for you. It's completely possible to buy a home security system without the help of a company.

Numerous companies such as Home And Personal Security sell systems direct and at low costs. If you're handy and willing to do your own installation, you can save even more. Basic security systems start at only $200, which many can argue is a small price to pay to secure your home against potential dangers.

Of course, having a system that is inappropriate to your home doesn't do you much good. Do a thorough assessment of all of your points of entry. All windows, attics, basements, storm cellars, back doors, side doors and garage entries count. Take a thorough inventory.

Also keep in mind that while perimeter security is absolutely better than nothing, it still does not provide complete protection. Motion sensors play a big part in keeping your family safe.

Once you've selected and purchased your hardware, you have a security system. Is it an effective one? Yes and no. One of the most important functions of any system is to act as a deterrent to intruders. When combined by signage warning, even an unmonitored security system becomes a powerful deterrence tool.

When you combine your alarm with steps such as automatic outdoor lighting on your property, deadbolts, dowels in window tracks and a neighborhood watch system, you can greatly reduce your home's security risk.

Does a system you purchase it do it all? It absolutely does not. Monitoring is a very important and effective way to enhance your home's security. Luckily, with any security system you own, you can add monitoring to your arsenal later - when finances allow. In fact, you can choose any monitoring company you like since you own the hardware.

Getting a good deal and taking on the one-time cost of buying a home security system is a great way to enhance your family's security while keeping your budget in check.

Steve Dowell is an expert writer on subjects related to home security systems. Read more on his blog at HomeSecuritySystems.net.