Another thread got me thinking. My wife and I are trying to buy our first house this summer. We currently rent and have not had any security related events thus far. I want to install a security system (the real deal) into any new home that we buy. I want to install it myself for two reasons - a) I am a "If you want something done right, do it yourself" guy and b) we will not have the money to have a top end security system professionally installed.
My primary concerns when away from home are the guns. I plan to start saving for a real safe after we buy the house. I currently keep everything locked up in a "strong box" that is fairly durable but could be defeated in a few minutes.
I want a system that can also dial out. I am still up in the air about monitoring and would want it monitored for fire more than anything else.
Does anyone have any information on good security systems and where they can be purchased and does anyone have any links to information that I can start reading about on how to install one myself the right way?
BTW, we already have two dogs and I always lock everything up. I am obsessed with locks. Just ask my wife. I am also capable of doing almost any kind of hands-on installation and most likely will have (or have access to) any tool I would need.
Thanks,
GT
My primary concerns when away from home are the guns. I plan to start saving for a real safe after we buy the house. I currently keep everything locked up in a "strong box" that is fairly durable but could be defeated in a few minutes.
I want a system that can also dial out. I am still up in the air about monitoring and would want it monitored for fire more than anything else.
Does anyone have any information on good security systems and where they can be purchased and does anyone have any links to information that I can start reading about on how to install one myself the right way?
BTW, we already have two dogs and I always lock everything up. I am obsessed with locks. Just ask my wife. I am also capable of doing almost any kind of hands-on installation and most likely will have (or have access to) any tool I would need.
Thanks,
GT