Basic Home Security: A Do It Yourself Manual, Single Source Reference

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A Do It Yourself Manual

Better Homes and Gardens Home Security: Your Guide to Protecting Your Family

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The editors of Better Homes & Gardens present a variety of ways to increase a home's security. There is something here for all budgets and abilities; even non-do-it-yourselfers can use this book for planning their defenses. Readers will learn how to evaluate their homes and surrounding property. Numerous means of strengthening doors and windows are shown, and alarm system types, wired and wireless, are evaluated with pointers for installation.

Home Safety and Security

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Time Life's most popular how-to guides for the home owner are now completely updated for the '90s with up-to-the minute codes, tools, tips, and techniques. Highly illustrated with step-by-step instructions.

The All Thumbs Guide to Home Security

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Wood explains, step-by-step, how to install outdoor lighting, position shrubs and plants to deter entry, secure doors and windows, wire indoor and outdoor movement sensors, install burglar and fire alarms, mount grills and protective window shutters, and more. 180 illustrations.

Home Mechanix Guide to Security: Protecting Your Home, Car and Family

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The latest, best, most cost-effective ways to stay safe in and out of your home--from the security expert of Home Mechanix magazine. Each chapter is packed with do-it-yourself projects and practical advice on alarms, locks, safes, lighting, windows, high-tech automation, and closed-circuit TV systems.

Security Systems Simplified: Protecting Your Home, Business, and Car with State-of-the-Art Burglar Alarms

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Learn professional secrets of protecting your valuables and loved ones with this critical analysis of modern intruder alarms. Master locksmith Steven Hampton reveals the differences between amateur and experienced burglars and the best ways to thwart both; little-known tricks to improve the security of the locks on your doors and windows; how to create a foolproof car security system; the pros and cons of infrared detectors perimeter systems, microwave alarms, ultrasonic devices, proximity detectors and much more.

Home Security: Alarms, Sensors and Systems

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Explains simply and in straight-forward language how to select and install systems
Explains pros and cons of alarm systems and how to avoid faults

The Consumer's Guide to Wireless Security: How to Purchase the Best Security System for Your Home

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Inside, you'll find complete information on how to decide how much security you really need, work with professionals to design a home security system you won't outgrow, choose between hardwired and wireless systems, find reputable dealers and top-notch central monitoring stations, and prevent costly false alarms. Written by two home security industry insiders, this comprehensive sourcebook explains the technology behind wireless burglar and fire detection systems. A unique buyer's guide leads you step-by-step through the purchasing process, arming you with valuable advice on everything from understanding your options to dealing with salespeople. And, if you decide to install your own wireless security system, you'll appreciate the book's in-depth guidance on how to install, test, and troubleshoot the one that's right for you.

Prime Target: Security Measures for the Executive at Home and Abroad

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If you are a psychiatrist, security professional or any other professional who wants to get into the minds of those who make terrorist threats and may carry them out, this book is for you. Dr Danto is a world reknown forensic psychiatrist and former peace officer who approaches the mind of the terrorist is a unique and brilliant manner. Very highly recommended for state and federal law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, psychologists and psychiatrists.