Should I DIY My Home Security?
Sure, you can cut your own hair. You can give yourself stitches after a bad injury. You can even slide under the hood of your car to change those squeaky brakes. Don’t get us wrong. We love a good DIY project. …But, just because you can DIY, should you? We get it. It feels that there are endless options when it comes to securing your home. And DIY home security systems may seem like an attractive option to secure your home. Many people feel confident that they can tackle the install without a problem. But, it’s never as easy as it looks. DIY involves picking out all the devices on your own or mixing and matching devices from a big box store. While the system you’ve built is great in theory, you might not be aware of the holes in your brand-new system until it’s too late. Did you know that improper placement of motion detectors can lead to costly accidental alarms? That your WiFi strength affects the quality of your video surveillance? Or that even with several security devi...