DIY Home Security Tips from 21 Expert Panel

SABRE's David Nance, also known as the Personal Safety Expert, was part of a panel earlier this month to address home security options when it comes to DIY installation.

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All twenty-one panelists selected by Safe and Sound Family were asked the same question - "What's the most important tip you have for homeowners who want to install a DIY home security system?"

Nance says the most important tip he has is to invest in securing all main entrance points and all ground floor windows and doors for one very important reason: more than 50% of home invasions are occurring through first floor entry points. But don't just install the system and forget about it; homeowners should be actively monitoring the alarms to make sure they're working properly.

The SABRE home series - which can be found in Target stores nationwide or online at our website, offers several motion sensing alarms that will sound a 120 decibel siren when activated - that can be heard up to 300 feet away! The benefits of using wireless or standalone alarms are many - homeowners will be able to avoid expensive monthly fees, wiring installation costs, and still receive an excellent level of protection.

At 120 dB, you and any neighbors and people living in the vicinity of your home are woken up - but most importantly, now the intruder knows that if you're home, you are now awake. We know intruders want the path of least resistance, and an alert homeowner with noisy alarms is not an easy target.

Here are some other quick tips from the other panelists:

• Have a back up plan in case your alarm system does not deter and intruder - a safe can be an easy way to secure important belongings and documents.
• Do your research! Make sure you know the difference between a sensor and alarm, and make sure to learn the range of the products so you're getting so you have accurate expectations for the performance of your system.
• An alarm alerts you that something is happening, not that something is about to happen. That means families need back up plans and need to agree on a commonly known safety procedure in case of an emergency.
• Keep it simple! A system that is easy for multiple family members to use means the system is more likely to be activated, and is more likely to be on if and when an emergency occurs. 
• Invest in something that can protect and alert you for multiple threats - a system that has fire, flood and intruder protection means the homeowner is getting more for their money.

Intruder Enters Sandra Bullock's Home!

Photo retrieved from Wonderwall.msn.com

Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock’s home was broken into just last month by 39 year old Joshua Carbett. Bullock was quick to call the police after a face-to-face encounter with the suspect.

Corbett is now facing residential burglary and stalking charges after his arrest at Bullock’s mansion.

Wonderwall, an MSN news outlet reported that Bullock heard a loud, banging noise at the early hours of the morning. She then came face-to-face with the suspect after leaving her bedroom and entering the hallway to check on the noise. Bullock immediately ran back into her room, locked the door, and called for help.

The good news is, Bullock was able to call for help and escaped the situation unharmed. But, if her home was secured, a surprising encounter may have been avoided.

There are a number of SABRE Home Series Products that can help you secure your home at a low cost with easy DIY installation.

-Wireless Home Protection System: An industry leader, this system is easy to install and provides door and window sensors that can secure the entire first floor of your home. An intruder will immediately know that if you are home, you are now awake calling for help, and if you’re not home, the neighbors have heard the noise and could be taking action.

-Motion Sensing Ceiling Alarm: This alarm covers a 360 degree area up to a 20 feet distance! The 120dB alarm will sound once again alerting you, and making the intruder think twice about continuing inside your home.

Carbett’s method of entry has not been reported, but SABRE alarms can cover the most vulnerable entrance ways to your home. We only provided two examples of SABRE’s Home Series, but many more can be found at sabrered.com/homeseries.

In the meantime, here are a few tips from personal safety expert David Nance that will keep your home from becoming a soft target:

Scare Away Lock Bumping Criminals With The SABRE Home Series!

Are you familiar with lock bumping? Criminals sure are. Lock bumping is a way for criminals to enter your home without showing obvious signs of forced entry.

With over 50 percent of intruders entering through first floor windows and back doors, it is crucial to be aware of vulnerable entry points throughout the home in order to protect them efficiently.

Make sure you take the appropriate steps to ensure your home is not affected by lock bumping thieves.

Check out this article for ways to prevent lock bumping:

http://homesecurity.about.com/od/threats/a/The-Truth-About-Lock-Bumping.htm

In addition, you should invest in your home security. Choose any of the following products from our SABRE Home Series line, and you’ll easily outsmart a lock bumping thief:

Motion Sensor: This alarm’s 120 degree wide angle detection will set off the alarm sound when movement in the area is detected. The lock bumping criminal may have opened your door, but they won’t get too far before you are alerted!

Door/ Window Alarm: This compact, magnetically triggered alarm sounds when a window or door is opened, or even tampered with. Scare away that lock bumping thief in mid-action!

Door Stop Alarm: Its door wedge design & non-skid pad helps to prevent the opening of inward opening doors.

Find these alarms and more on our SABRE Home Series website!‪ #‎SafeIsSmart‬

#SafeIsSmart: Ericka Andersen Blogs About SABRE And Home Safety!

SABRE is excited to have Ericka Andersen join the conversation about her personal home safety as we continue to spread the word about our #SafeIsSmart campaign during National Home Safety Month!

Ericka is a runner, CrossFitter, and social media lover who says she is living her life as balanced and joyfully as possible in Washington, DC.

Doing so, she expresses the importance of her personal home safety in one of her latest blogs.

“I’m thankful Sabre got in touch with me. They reminded me how important it is to make personal safety a priority.”

Ericka uses various SABRE products for her home to ensure her safety. She even mentioned how easy it was to install her SABRE alarms!

Take a look at how Ericka is staying #safe during home safety month and encouraging others to do the same! #SafeIsSmart

http://www.sweetlifeericka.com/2014/06/smart-safe-peace.html

SABRE Home Series Featured on the Daily Buzz

SABRE is excited to share yet another video clip with you showcasing our new home series products!

On the Daily Buzz, Lifestyle Expert Sean McEwen explains why SABRE's wireless alarms are a perfect choice for someone trying to secure their home in a fast, and cost-effective manner.

McEwen showcased four of SABRE's best sellers:

• Dorm/Apartment Kit: An affordable and practical solution to keep college kids and their belongings safer, but anyone living on their own wanting a little more protection can benefit from the alarms in this kit.
• Wireless Home Protection System: An industry leader, this system is easy to install and provides door and window sensors that can secure the entire first floor of your home.
• Wireless Alarm Kit: 4 different alarms in one kit! These will also install in seconds, and in addition to providing a 120 dB alarm when triggered, these chime whenever someone comes and goes so help keep track of kids and visitors.
• Motion Sensor: This product will detect unwanted movement inside your home, and can be turned on alarm-mode when you're on vacation or sleeping, then set to chime-mode when you are up and moving about your home.

To lean more just head visit SABRE's Home Series Online

Thank you Daily Buzz for choosing SABRE!

SABRE Products Featured on Daytime TV For Home Safety Month

There may be just a few days left of June, but it's still National Home Safety Month and SABRE is still spreading the #SafeIsSmart message!

SABRE is thrilled to have been featured on Daytime TV with lifestyle expert Jeni Bond.

In the clip found on SABRE's YouTube channel and below, you can see several products from SABRE's new Home Series line. These can provide an easy and inexpensive way for people to secure their property whether they're at home or away.

Here are more details on the SABRE Home products you see in the video :

-Dorm/Apartment Kit: An affordable and practical solution to keep college kids and their belongings safer, but anyone living on their own wanting a little more protection can benefit from the alarms in this kit.

-Wireless Home Protection System: An industry leader, this system is easy to install and provides door and window sensors that can secure the entire first floor of your home.

- Wireless Alarm Kit: 4 different alarms in one kit! These will also install in seconds, and in addition to providing a 120 dB alarm when triggered, these chime whenever someone comes and goes so help keep track of kids and visitors.

- Motion Sensor: This product will detect unwanted movement inside your home, and can be turned on alarm-mode when you're on vacation or sleeping, then set to chime-mode when you are up and moving about your home.

Thanks to Daytime TV and Jeni Bond for showcasing SABRE's Home Series line!

To learn more just head to SABRE's website and SABRE Home