Consider these security features for added safety in your new home.
People want more secure homes.
Luckily,smart home featuresand new technologies make it easier than ever to protect your home and your valuables.
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you’re able to see who’s at your door and even talk to people, Maxwell says.
They wont know if youre in the house or somewhere else when you use the equipment for two-way communication.
But security cameras dont just need to be used for security.
Many cameras are also equipped for all-weather outdoor use.
Motion sensor lights can be both an added security feature and a convenient feature in the evening hours.
“It gives homeowners a sense of security and comfort,” Hotchkiss says.
Theyre easy to install and very inexpensive, says Lundt.
Theyre also great for countertop kitchen appliances, heat styling tools for your hair, and portable heaters.
Its becoming very popular now to install these combination or thumbprint front door keypads, Lundt says.
These keypads allow a homeowner to punch in a combination to bring up the door.
Luckily, there are new technologies aimed atdetecting leaksin your homes HVAC systems, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Some of these systems can be costly, but the money comes back to you.
