04 January 2009

A Project I Can't Do Myself!

I got the bathroom installs finally done and I've got one last thing I need to take care of before she returns from the 'Old Country'. I need to replace my home security system. The old one was getting a bit annoying to the neighbors. I don't know why they would get upset when the garbage truck would set off the siren in the garage. How else would they know their barrels need to be brought in from the street. I know, it's not funny for anyone involved, especially the deputies that kept coming to the house for false alarms. Several of my friends have ADT systems so I figured I'd give them a call and see what they currently offer. I was surprised at how far home security has evolved. I remember when it used to be magnetic switches on the windows and doors along with motion sensors for the main rooms and outdoors(optional installs), and as always the call center was there when the system tripped.

The days of the 'one size fits all' home security system are dead and buried and anyone trying to sell you something that is, is a scam. Take for example that I have 3-$100,000 paintings I inherited from Uncle Carl and you have a copy of the painting of Dogs Playing Poker. Who needs more security than the other? The one price will leave someone either very short of protection or the other very over protected. Custom tailoring isn't just for slacks anymore. You need to have a complete assessment of your property done to tailor your security system for today into tomorrow. You want to be able to upsize or downsize according to your needs and the new ADT systems do just that. I trust them because they have been around a very long time and you still see the familiar placards on lawns in front of houses they protect. I do see other names here and there and some even switched to the ADT sign from the others.

The real reason I'm spending money on a reliable security service is this. The most valuable things in my house are the living ones, they can't be replaced by insurance or well wishes. Protection has to be up front and personal. I live in Florida and the warm climate here means something else besides walks along the beach and outdoor bars, it means crime is consistent for all seasons. One of the worst crimes we've seen a resurgence of are home invasions. Unfortunately, by the time police are notified through regular means the perpetrators are gone and the victims are either injured or dead. When that alarm trips, silent or loud, the ADT personnel are on the phone to you. No answer means immediate police dispatch to you. The fire detection feature will get fire equipment to you without a phone call when minutes count. I put in a link for you to get further information just as I did and you can get a free security analysis of your home by them, no obligation. There are many different options available to you to select from based on your needs. I placed a picture of the current internet offer they have for home use, it's a really good deal.

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