Ideas for Safety for Women Who Live Alone

My sister and I used to share an apartment in the city. However, since she had to move away for a long-term work assignment overseas. For several weeks now, I've been spending most of my days alone in our apartment. My parents have expressed concerns about the lack of any type of security in the apartment. I've always felt relatively safe in our place. But something unsettling soon made me change my mind and consider getting a home security system. I was lazing away with a book one Saturday afternoon when I was startled by a hand that shot through an open window pane near the front door.

I hollered and the intruder, who apparently assumed that no one was home, ran away. The encounter really shook me and I soon found myself scouring the net for my options regarding home security. I came across gadgets for personal defense such as pepper sprays and stun guns, and batons. I seriously considered getting any one of these items. However, as I kept browsing, I came across several home security reviews that introduced me to home alarm systems. I learned about security systems that can protect the home with cameras, sensors, and motion detectors that go to work all day long.

cameras can keep an eye out against intruders and thieves. Surveillance cameras are also excellent for documenting evidence, should there be any need for it. Sensors and motion detectors work together with the alarm system to inform the homeowner of any threat or attempts at break-ins. Alarms sounding off can also effectively scare away thieves taken by surprise. I am yet to make a decision on which particular type of home alarm system to get, but I am making sure that I'll be installing one very soon because I want to live safe, secure and at ease even when I'm on my lonesome.

Home Security Essentials

One of the best ways to kick off the year is investing in something that will not only give you restful nights and worry-free out-of-town trips, but also save you lots of your hard-earned cash and probably, your life. Nothing else delivers all these but your very own home security system.

The times have certainly changed. Gone are the days when all it took to protect you and your own were some trusty old padlocks and locked shutters. The increase in the incidences of crime and vandalism these days calls for more advanced home security gadgets. Be that as it may, an effective home alarm system need not punch a hole on your pockets. You simply need to know the essentials so you don't end up wasting your cash on pricey equipment you don't really need. Read on to get the lowdown on residential security systems:

An alarm system has four primary components: sensors and motion detectors, cameras, a base unit, and a monitoring system. Usually, sensors are installed on door and windows contacts to determine if any of these has been opened. Some specialized sensors are designed to identify threats such as fires, flooding, or toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Motion detectors form an invisible barrier that when penetrated, triggers the alarm. When sensors and motion detectors are disturbed, they alert the base unit. 

Surveillance cameras silently watch over the home with eyes that never go to sleep. These cameras may be relied upon to give documentation that could help solve a crime or prevent it from happening.

The base unit is the security system's control panel. Its general functions include arming or disarming the system, activating the alarm, and alerting the central monitoring system in case of an emergency. A security provider usually operates the central monitoring system as a communications system that coordinates and executes the necessary assistance depending on the emergency.