Home Security

Security systems conjure unpleasant thoughts of burglary, vandalism and alarms blaring in the middle of the night. True, that’s what security systems do, but they can also add a new dimension of convenience and comfort to a new home if you plan appropriately.

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A collection of simple ways technology can make your daily grind easier to manage. For example, by replacing the existing lock on your front door with a fingerprint reader, you won’t need to fumble for keys to get into the house. Multiple fingerprints can be programmed into the lock, so there’s plenty of room for everyone in your family to use the device. View the other nine tips.

It’s not easy being a trendsetter. Sometimes, you end up falling flat on your face; other times you come out looking like a hero. Andre Walker fits into the latter category. He had the guts to install a relatively untried control system into his renovated 4,000-square-foot Southern California abode, a move that ended up saving him thousands of dollars in materials and labor.

Stone fireplaces and impressive log construction coexist with a bevy of sophisticated electronic systems.

Few homes are perfect. Just ask Brad Smith of Audio Video Design, a custom electronic installer in Newton, MA. He’s had some head-scratching experiences trying to fit electronics in quirky homes — and that includes his own humble abode.

You don’t have to spend big money for big benefits when it comes to technology for the home.

Before you begin an electronic home project, make sure your installer is sending the right signals.

Today’s security systems keep homeowners well informed about what’s happening at home.

Although electronic systems can fulfill some very basic needs — security, comfort and convenience — they are still considered luxury items and are therefore priced that way.