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A security system can be one of those things you never think twice about until you or a loved one needs it. Unfortunately, that's often after it's too late to prevent the first break in. Rosie and Romey strongly encourage Arizona homeowners to take security systems into account--and not just when you move into a new home, but as your lifestyle changes. Does your family have a safety plan? Are your files and valuable possessions protected from theft or fire? What about irreplaceable heirlooms? If you can't confidently say you have a plan in place to protect your family and home from disaster, take the time now to create one. If the worst does happen, you'll never regret the time you took to do so. Like the Boy Scout motto reads: "Be Prepared."

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How effective are window bars at keeping out burglars?

One of the most effective ways to keep a would-be intruder out of your house is to make it hard for him to get in. Installing window bars on your windows—while not foolproof—creates an extra step for a bad guy who’s looking to pull off a quick and easy home burglary. Read full FAQ

Where do most burglars enter homes?

In 41 percent of homes with alarms that were burglarized, the security system was not turned on. Source: Temple University See the common entry points

What are the most effective home-security strategies?

A home that’s safe enough for your family to sleep in and secure enough to sit empty for months on end while you’re summering elsewhere is one whose construction and parts are sturdy and durable. Here are six changes that will make your house safer.

How can I prevent security-system false alarms?

A false alarm occurs when your security system signals your alarm monitoring company that there’s a problem at your house—when there isn’t. That company might call the police, who come to your home for nothing. Learning what causes false alarms is a good first step toward preventing them. Here’s how to prevent false alarms.

Can I add security lighting without raising my energy bill?

Even if you spend a bundle on outdoor security lighting, there’s no need to overspend when you operate it. Energy-efficient security lights conserve electricity, focus light only on the areas you want to illuminate, and attach to timers or sensors so they switch themselves off when they’re not needed. Read full FAQ

Help keep home safe while you're away during summer

It’s a given that you’ll lock the doors and arrange to forward your mail before you head for cooler climes and leave your Arizona home empty for the summer. Here are 11 precautions you might not have thought of for keeping your empty house safe while you’re away.

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Secure Doors

    The doors to your house shouldn’t make it easy for crooks to get in.
    If they’re rotting, cracked, hollow, surrounded by glass or even unlocked, you might as well put out a welcome mat that says, “Easy Mark.”
    Here are eight ways you can make your home more secure by bolstering your exterior doors.

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