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My Dog Called the Cops?

Posted on March 30, 2010
Filed Under Home Improvement |

One of the best home improvement projects out there involves the installation of an alarm system. Obviously, a good alarm has some direct value to the homeowner, who can feel more secure in his or her well-being. It can also reduce insurance premiums for some people while simultaneously increasing the resell value of the property.

Many alarm systems offer more than ‘triggers’ on the windows and doors. Some combine that technology with video monitoring. Others use motion detection tools. If someone is skulking around your house, the alarm goes off.

Those options, particularly motion detection, aren?t for everybody. If you tend to get up late at night for one of those midnight snacks, you could set off the sirens if, in your sleepy haze, you neglect to turn off the motion detection.

Another common problem? Pets. If you have a dog, for instance, his late night pacing could result in a series of false alarms. Who wants to explain that ?my dog called the cops? when a patrol officer responds to your alarm?

The bottom line: Choose a system that matches both your security needs and your lifestyle.

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