{"id":3924,"date":"2014-01-30T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2014-01-30T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3924"},"modified":"2015-01-19T17:01:13","modified_gmt":"2015-01-19T22:01:13","slug":"affordable-home-security-for-snowbirds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/affordable-home-security-for-snowbirds\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Home Security for Snowbirds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Experienced \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201csnowbirds\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d heading south for weeks or months to flee the cold know the importance of having some kind of home security system to protect their empty house, but not everyone can afford a professional installation.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Besides cost, many homeowners don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t want the burden of learning how to operate complicated technology that involves computers and smartphones and Internet.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For snowbirds looking for simpler, more affordable options<\/a> for home security and protection, here are some economical alternatives (most under $100) that are easy to setup and a surprisingly effective!\"Affordable<\/a><\/p>\n

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Electronic Watchdog to Scare Away Intruders<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 The sound of a barking dog is a proven way to deter burglars.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 With Rex Plus II the electronic watchdog<\/a><\/strong>, your vacant home will be protected 24\/7. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Rex is always on guard and can \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201csee\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d through thick doors, walls and glass.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 When he senses movement, he begins barking.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The closer the intruder gets, the more frequent the barking becomes.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Powered by electricity or batteries.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Costs about $80.<\/p>\n

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\"Datexx<\/a>Automated Lighting Makes Your Home Look \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cLived In\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d<\/b> — Burglars don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t want to tangle with dogs or people, so they target homes that look unoccupied. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Give your home that \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clived in\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d look by plugging in a few strategically placed lamps into a light-sensitive timer<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 When the sun begins to go down, the timer turns the lamps on automatically.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The lamps stay on for 4, 8, or 12 hours, depending on the setting you choose.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Only $35 each.<\/p>\n

Don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t forget to light up the outside of your home too.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 These easy-to-install\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0solar-powered security floodlights<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0have 14 super bright LEDs and are powered by a solar-charged rechargeable battery.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 When motion is detected, the floodlights turn on.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Best of all, they use no electricity and require no wiring.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Under $60.<\/p>\n

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Dummy Security Cameras Look Like the Real Thing<\/b> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Another easy way to keep intruders off your property is to \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201carm\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d your home with dummy security cameras<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Would-be burglars will think they are being recorded by a sophisticated surveillance system and move on to a less protected home.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Really \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cdumb\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d dummy cams cost around $20.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For more realistic dummy cams with flashing red LED lights, there are battery<\/a><\/strong> and solar-powered<\/a><\/strong> models that cost a little bit more.<\/p>\n

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Low Temperature Warning Light Alerts Neighbors<\/b> — Frozen pipes and flooding can cause catastrophic damage to a home!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Place a battery-powered Freeze Flash warning light<\/strong><\/a> in a highly visible window in your home. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0If the heat goes off because of a power outage or furnace failure and the inside temperature drops below your setpoint, neighbors will be alerted by a flashing red light and can call to notify you of the situation. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Priced under $70.<\/p>\n

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Freeze and Water Alarms that Alert You Directly<\/b> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For snowbirds who don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t want to bother their neighbors and prefer to be notified directly if there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a freeze or water problem, here are two multi-functional freeze alarms<\/a><\/strong> that send out alarm alerts via a phone call, text message and\/or email when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a water problem at the house.<\/p>\n