Home security
Incidences of home buglary goes up around the holidays. Criminals are watching and waiting while you are out shopping and partying.
My house was broken into on Christmas Day 13 years ago. The policeman told us the best security system against buglars is a dog. A few months later, we adopted a Rottweiler. We have not had another incident of break-in since then. I suppose buglars checked off our house since there is nothing left to steal a second time.
Compare to 13 years ago, the technology for home security has improved much. It is much easier and cheaper to obtain a good electronic security system. Whether you DIY (do it yourself) or have a professional company install a system, or get a big dog, it is a good idea to be armed with some kind of deterrent.
With many homes having access to high-speed internet service, one attractive option is a internet camera. This allows you to monitor your home from anywhere in the world, as long as you have net access. Rather than worry about wiring, there are now remote internet cameras that can be hidden around the home and easily accessed off-site.
If you own a business, it’s also comforting to be able to monitor activity at your business. Several times a year we get an the burglar alarm going off at the office. Most of the time, its a false alarm. But what if it isn’t? Rather than frantic phone calls or a drive-by to check on it, a quick look through the internet camera will show if it’s all clear.