Home Security versus Privacy - Don't Confuse Home Privacy with Home Security

2 February, 2010

There are many great books dealing with all manner of landscaping for your yard. Many discuss the concept of planting large trees, hedges, and shrubs for a variety of purposes including wind breaking, aesthetics, and of course privacy.

The most responsible of those books are quick to point out that home privacy is not the same as home security, and that any plans to use landscaping privacy as home security is not only misguided, but potentially dangerous.

Let's explore the differences and discover how vulnerable our homes and gardens can be. It's easy to add home security measures to make our properties safer and more secure.

It is important and essential to introduce privacy to allow us enjoy quiet time together in our yards, without the prowling and probing eyes from the street or neighbors. Some families tend to throw up privacy fences around the yard or strategically planted trees.

However; doing so may also disguise intruders who use the fence or landscaping for cover. Many homeowners errantly mistake landscaping privacy for security. So, what form of home security is necessary for your house and family to be truly secure?

Home security systems can easily and affordably be enhanced through internal external means. Inside the house you can add motion detectors, door and window sensors, and high-decibel alarms. Home security monitoring systems are monitored by professional security dispatchers who contact local emergency response units for you. This is particularly beneficial if you’re trapped in a fire, or if your home security is breached anytime you're out of the house.

Add protection to the outside of your property with motion sensitive lighting and wireless surveillance cameras. These home security items work well in tandem; when an intruder comes onto your property the motion sensor lights illuminate the area while wireless cameras roll to capture the intrusion. These systems can also be integrated into your home security monitoring systems.

Home security alarm systems are essential for protecting your property and love ones. Never confuse home or landscaping privacy for actual home security. After all, skilled burglars won’t make that mistake.

Call ushomesecurity.com today and see how we can help you secure your home with professionally installed ADT home security monitoring services.