Any Home Security Recommendation

dummy camera as a deterrnt device.

 

Well you have a dog.... Put an old wooden splintered rocking chair with a gun rack on your front porch. Nobody will ever mess with you.

 

I'm a bigger proponent of making it difficult to enter than a monitoring service.

First, buy a magic jack.
Second: buy a mace security system kit.
http://www.mace.com/security/security-alarms.html

Third: Get a high security deadbolt lock.

Forth: Use this to reinforce your door jambs:
http://www.amazon.com/Safe-Homes-International-55724-Reinforcer/dp/B003P5KJJO

You get this you should be safe.

 

Try Smith-Thompson for monitored security. They use cellular monitoring for $17/month.

http://smiththompson.com/

 

No, they don't serve my area (Austin). I know a couple of people that do and they've been happy with them.

 

Nothing works better than a bad ass dog -- used to have a pitbull/ chow mix in a home (roommates dog) that wouldn't let anyone in the yard he didn't know. He was trained well and was super friendly if a stranger was granted access by one of his 'inner circle'. We never had to even lock the doors.

I really need to get a dog -- such peace of mind knowing no one is going to break in whether i'm home or not. Have Central Security Group now, but I have no idea if they are actually good or not.

 

great idea.

 

Bump (didn't want to create a whole new thread). Someone tried to break in my house and I need to get one now. Any recommendations? Someone told me to try Lighthouse.

 

One store (staples?) sells fake security signs. I'd go with that, since that's essentially what you're paying for from a security company.

The unfortunate reality, is that if someone wants to break into your house, an alarm going off won't stop them. But, seeing a sign might have them pick another target.

 

I'd at least buy equipment, even if its not monitored. One could simply watch how you eixt your home and take a good guess as to whether you set the alrm or not. Signs may not be enough.

You can get a cheap door sensor with keypad from Fry's.

 

Smith Thompson is cheap and a legit, well run, quality small business. The only problem I have with them are that the owners are big Mavs fans. I'm thinking of non-renewing only because of that.

 

THIS.

 

a dog and an ar-15. I had a problem at my mom's with thieves breaking into cars. Caught them once, pulled out the spas-12, cocked it once, and they scurried like roaches. Never had a problem again.

 

Well i think the only obvious thing is...