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DAVID GAGE
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Whats the best security system for personal residence?

DAVID GAGE
  • Handyman
  • THUMB, MI
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I'm looking to get a new security system for my personal residence and was wondering if anyone could recommend what systems the best. I've thought about installing it myself but wasn't sure if its cost effective or should i just pay somebody like ADT? I'm very hands on person so i don't think it would be a problem for me but wondered if it would even be worth it. Plus would it be as good of a system as ADT or another comparable brand?

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Bill Gulley#3 Guru, Book, & Course Reviews Contributor
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Get a sign and a few decals for the windows and another that says:

THIS PROPERTY PROTECTED BY COLT

Then get yourself a good Colt AR-15. LOL

Other than that, each company has different deals as they seem to be independly owned stores. ADT is popular in my area and from what I hear many sign up and don't continue service. My sister had a heck of a time with false alarms.

Keep in mind that many police stations/LEOs won't respond to an automated call, they want a human to call it in.

The first defense is simply a deterant, actually the signs will keep amatures away, kids looking for a few bucks or something to hock.
If you are in a neighborhood I suggest meeting the neighbors and everyone keeps an eye out for each other. Consider a dog too, it does not have to be a 128 pound, over 6' long German Shepard like mine, anything that makes enough noise will do.

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