
This costs absolutely nothing, but it is one of the most
effective ways to ensure that your home and your neighborhood are kept safe. Simply talking with the people in your area and discussing any suspicious activity can turn your community from a potential goldmine for burglars into a crime free safe zone. Criminals prefer areas in which the residents do not look out for each other. For this reason, being a conscientious neighbor can vastly improve your home's security. Living
alone can be especially frightening if you are concerned about home security. When you are alone at night, you can feel like you are particularly susceptible to a break in, regardless of the actual danger. To ease your mind, you should consider owning a dog. While many dogs are specially trained to provide security, any dog that barks at the presence of strangers can be an incredibly effective deterrent against crime. Moreover, a dog can provide you with the comfort of a companion so that you do not focus on potential danger any more than necessary. Although home security can be expensive, it does not have to be costly to be effective. LifeShield, Front Point, and other companies provide good wireless security that you can install yourself and don't cost a bundle.
Every system includes a cellular modem that is
built in making it nearly impossible for a thief to defeat.

This also means your DIY security system is essentially a local alarm — meaning if a burglar breaks in, your alarm will activate, but the police won’t be alerted. You’ll have to pay for one of the professional
monitoring
plans to save yourself the task of keeping a constant eye on the video feed. That said, SimpliSafe’s plans are still some of the most cost effective in the industry its most expensive plan is still $10 cheaper than Frontpoint’s least expensive. Whether you choose to monitor yourself or have professionals do it for you, you’ll still be charged. Scout charges $10 per month just for DIY monitoring — there is no free monitoring plan. DIY monitoring is only $10 less than the professional plan.