Keeping Your Apartment Safe Includes Installing Apartment Alarms

I have found an interesting phenomenon amongst apartment renters and that is that many apartment renters are under the impression that they do not need to install an alarm system to help protect their residence from a potential break in. This is an absolute and potentially dangerous misconception. Studies continue to show that apartments are more often broken into than are single family homes and as such any apartment renter needs to seriously consider installing some kind of apartment alarm system. Such alarm systems are extremely easy to install and cost much less than one would think, making installing an apartment alarm seem like a no-brainer to me.

One of the things that make apartment alarms so much easier to install than an alarm system for a single family home is that with an apartment you usually have much fewer points of entry to concern yourself with. This certainly is the case with apartments that are not on ground level as you really only have to worry about a burglar breaking and entering through one or two doors depending on the layout of the apartment. So for example in a case where there are only two doors to worry about, one could simply hang a motion sensor alarm on each doorknob at night. If a burglar tries either door the ultra-sensitive motion alarm is sure to scare the holy heck out of him and certainly be loud enough to wake you and have you on the phone with the police in no time (hopefully in time to apprehend the low life). Compare the cost of two door guard alarms (which should run about 30 dollars combined) to installing an alarm system in a single family home (which could easily cost thousands of dollars) and the apartment costs literally a fraction of what the home security devices cost.

I was recently at a friend's apartment and noticed that he had nothing installed in the way of an alarm system. He did not even have so much as a door stop to keep potential intruders from entering his residence and when I asked him about it his reply was "I have renters insurance" and I think this is another common misconception people have. They somehow believe that renters insurance is going to keep burglars out of their home. If you are living in an apartment I beg of you not to think along the same lines as these people. Renters insurance can replace items once they have already been taken but it can never replace the sense of security you felt before a stranger came into your home. The only way to mend that feeling of insecurity is to never feel it in the first place and the best way i know how to do that is by installing an apartment alarm.

Stay Safe,

Carl Vouer

Renting Basics: Install Apartment Alarms

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In previous blogs I've tried to make it abundantly clear that the average apartment or condo renter is much more likely to be the victim of a breaking and entering crime than is the average individual living in a single family home. Although this is contrary to popular belief it is a misconception that remains to be overlooked and as such many apartment renters wind up suffering a fate that could have easily been avoided had a simple, cost-effective and easy-to-install alarm been put in place.

One thing I always tell customers is that the items that are often taken from an apartment during a burglary is really secondary compared to the lost sense of security we should all enjoy in the comfort of our own homes. Renters insurance will often replace monetary losses but nothing will repair the feeling of insecurity one naturally feels after he or she has been the victim of a burglary. So to avoid these feelings of dangerous insecurity all renters should take the simple step of installing some form of apartment alarm.

Aside from how inexpensive these alarms are they are also extremely easy to install yourself and take almost no time to do so. This also is an advantage renters that wish to install a security system have over those that live in a single family home. If a home dweller wishes to install a security system it is most likely something that is going to cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to do. The main reason for this is because the average apartment or condo has less square footage to secure and more importantly have fewer points of entry than the average single family home, especially those apartments or condos that are not on the ground level. Apartment dwellers have devices like the door guard alarm for example, this device is an alarm you simply hang over the door knob of any door and when the slightest bit of vibration or movement is detected an extremely loud 130 decibel alarm will sound and no doubt scare even the most foolish of intruders away.

So if you are renting please be sure to take the small amount of time, effort, and money to not only purchase a renters insurance policy but to install some apartment alarms to ensure that you will never have to know the sinking feeling that occurs when you try to go to sleep the night after a break in has occurred at your residence.

Stay Safe,
Carl Vouer

Securing Your Apartment or Condo

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When we picture a home security system, usually we envision it in a free standing house or maybe a townhouse. While there's no doubt that houses need protection and that their owners can enjoy homeowners insurance discounts when they have security systems - condo owners and apartment dwellers also need security.

In fact, multi-family dwellings are some of the most vulnerable to break-in and theft. If you live in a condo or apartment consider the following.

Does your building have an effective emergency plan? Do large numbers of people come and go? Is there a shared garage that opens and closes frequently? Do you have hallways or walkways shared by multiple neighbors? How difficult would it be for someone to walk directly up to your door?

If your apartment or condo is a ground floor unit or has a sliding glass door and balcony on any floor, you have even more to worry about.

The good news is that while you can't get rid of most of your risk factors, you can get a security system. Several manufacturers and companies, including SimpliSafe, offer models just for condo and apartment dwellings. You can effectively arm windows, doors and install motion sensors - just like a single-family dwelling.

But what if you're just renting? No one wants to make an investment that their landlord gets to keep or for which they'll get dinged of altering the premises. Technology has that one solved.

Wireless systems use a central server which communicates with point of entry and motion sensors via digital transmission. No wires and no invasive installation involved.

With wireless, you get a choice. If you're looking for an option that simply sounds an alarm and acts as a deterrent, you can easily purchase your own from a store such as Home And Personal Security. Simply find the quality and quantity of components you like and install yourself. Wireless systems are fairly user friendly when it comes to setup.

Of course, monitored systems provide better protection. You have peace of mind from knowing there's always someone to help - whether your alarm is sounding in your absence, or if you need to press a panic button to call for emergency help. Professional company dispatchers make sure you and your dwelling are protected.

Especially if you live alone or have children, a home security system for your condo apartment is a must. Don't let shared walls or a lease compromise your safety.

This post was written by Steve Dowell who is an expert writer on subjects related to home security systems. Read more on his blog at HomeSecuritySystems.net.

Apartment Safety - Ultimate Apartment Survival Kit

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The Apartment Survival Kit is one of the essential things that you should keep at hand if you choose to stay in an apartment. Although some individuals think that it is safer to live in a close proximity community, this is in fact contrary to the statistics from your local law enforcers. According to them, apartments are not safer than single family home communities. Most heinous crimes and robberies happen in apartments where there is limited security devices installed. Instead of leaving your security to chance, take proactive steps to defend yourself and your family.

The unemployment rate is increasing with the worsening economic condition. Natural disasters strike and the prices of basic commodities continue to rise. These situations bring some people to do unlawful acts and violent crimes just to survive.

But of course, these are not valid excuses to do illegal things. Police officers do their job, but they cannot stay with you 24/7 to ensure your safety. You should keep your home protected against burglars and invaders. The personal safety devices are essential to keep your peace of mind. It will reduce your worries about the safety of your property and much more of your life.

The apartment safety kit comes in a complete package. When you order the product, you get pepper sprays, glass breakage alarm, a magnetic and door stop alarm, cell phone light, safety reports and tips on how to select a safe apartment and preventing burglaries. You also get a free instructional DVD to demonstrate the use of each safety product, including the safety measures that should be taken with each. The kit is all you need to ensure your personal protection and your home's security. The alarm makes a loud noise in case a break-in happens. You can bring the handy pepper spray in your bag to protect you anywhere you go. The weapon causes visual and breathing disruption to your assailant to give you time to run and call 911 for help. But since the spray is non-lethal, you should not worry about hurting anyone in case you accidentally spray it to someone.

The security devices are available on the internet. They cost more than a hundred dollars. But this is one of the most cost effective investments you make for yourself, your family and properties. For some individuals, they think that this is a waste of money.

If you have experienced an attack, burglary or crime before and felt defenseless, you know that this is a worthy investment that every homeowner must make.

Buying security devices for your apartment is the best way to keep your peace of mind and handle threatening situations. If you still do not have the Apartment Survival Kit, start moving before you fall victim to criminals.

Rocco Sarracino has devoted over 30 years of his life to studying and teaching practical, effective methods of self defense to individuals and organizations. He is the founder of AMERICAN SAFETY 2000; http://ams-2000.com/, an online store specializing in self-defense and spy products.

Please visit our site and see the many other safety kits that we carry.

Apartment Alarms Would Have Helped Antoine Dodson

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If you live in a home with running water and electricity than chances are you've seen the now legendary Antoine Dodson YouTube video (and countless remixes and spin off videos) of a somewhat comically enraged Mr. Dodson threatening the unknown assailant that broke into Antoine's apartment and tried to assault his sister. Fortunately this scumbag intruder was scared away and neither Mr. Dodson nor his sister was injured. Also, the Dodson's received a fair amount of money and fame for their troubles and as nobody was much the worse for wear this break-in turned out to be a positive for Dodson. However, break-ins and burglaries are certainly no laughing matter and as such we apartment renters need to take special care to ensure that our apartment is safe.

In Antoine's case the intruder climbed onto a garbage can, onto a ledge and in through a second floor bedroom window. I can only imagine how incredibly terrifying it would be to wake up to a strange man standing in your room and how that could very well permanently effect one's psyche even if no physical harm was done. What always gets me in cases like this is just how easy it would have been to prevent. Let's for example say that you live on the second floor and one of your windows looks relatively accessible with little effort. For about the cost of 2 people to eat at a fast food restaurant (we're talking Burger King here, folks) you could secure any window with a simple glass vibration alarm that will awake you and scare the holy hell out of anyone that tries to go through that window and into your apartment. I think it's safe to say that the vast majority of scumbag intruders will turn tail and run the second an alarm goes off in the middle of the night while they are trying to break into an apartment.

And lest you think that apartment alarms are just not all that necessary I assure you that an apartment renter is in more dire need of an alarm system than the average homeowner. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, apartments see a burglary rate 79% higher than single family homes. Rental properties saw 210 property crimes per 1,000 households nationwide, while owned properties experienced only 146 property crimes per 1,000 households in 2001, the bureau reported. Furthermore, installing a security system in an apartment is much less expensive and easy than is installing a security system in the average single family home. So keep all of this in mind and please do yourself and your loved ones a tremendous favor and secure your apartment from break-in.

Stay Safe,
Carl Vouer

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