Archive for the ‘Lighting’ Category
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Lighting is an important part of home security, since a well-lit yard (including front, back, and side yards) is a great deterrent to burglars. They would rather work in the dark and shadows, so a house that lights up when they approach is a big turn off. They ...
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Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
It shouldn't come as any surprise that burglars don't like to break into homes with well-lit yards. Why would they ply their trade in a lighted area where they might be spotted when there's a home down the street with a nice dark yard?
Running your outdoor lights ...
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Saturday, June 30th, 2007
When you're considering security lighting options for your home, you don't just want to think about keeping burglars away from your yard; you want to think about home safety. The outside of your house should be well lit so friends and family will not hurt themselves when coming home ...
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Friday, June 8th, 2007
A dark backyard can be a haven for burglars. Since they prefer to ply their trade under the cover of darkness, it's in your best interest to light up your yard. You don't have to use extremely bright lights that will annoy the neighbors and shine in your ...
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Saturday, May 5th, 2007
Security timers for your home's lights, both internal and external, are a good idea if you're going to be out of town, or even if you work late and don't get home until after dark. Burglars prefer an easy mark, and they're less likely to take risks with houses ...
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Friday, February 16th, 2007
It's always a good idea to have some back-up lighting in your home in case there's an emergency or the power just goes out in a storm. You can make do with candles and flashlights for a while, but it's certainly easier to operate with more reliable light sources.
These ...
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2006
Do you hate coming home to a dark house? Always wondering who or what might be lurking in the shadows? Or maybe you’re just tired of tripping over furniture on the way to a light switch that some idiot placed on the far side of the room. Well, a motion-sensing ...
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Friday, December 1st, 2006
Not only does outdoor lighting make your yard easier for you to navigate at night but it makes would-be burglars less likely to choose your house as a target for a night time heist. Installing a lighting system throughout the front and back yards can be labor intensive, though... ...
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