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Re: house alarm
Although not as convenient its far better to go for a wired on, wireless can be interfered with and even hacked.
Although they don't bother about them, kick the front door in and grab & run before anyone has bothered to see what the alarm is about.
A monitored setup costs a lot more and is an annual contract so you have to consider the costs for that.
Before getting an alarm spend some money tightening up the security you already have, door locks need improving, bolts, hinge pins, window locks, fix damaged wooden windows & doors and make them strong rather than easy to kick open etc.
Look at how a burglar will gain access, make sure you don't have a wheely bin right next to your fence that they can jump on and over, put all garden tools away in a secure place (garden sheds are often very insecure).
Then...... think about an alarm.
And if anyone says it will reduce your insurance premium - just laugh - you will when you see the difference. (they also have to be fitted by an approved by them installer).
Just fitting a cheap alarm is both a waste of money and a gives you a false impression that your protected.
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