One weird thing about moving to Madison is that there have been quite a few murders there lately for a smaller town like that. Like the Hoyt Family in the movie “The Strangers,” you can sometimes just be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The movie is supposed to be based on a true story of a couple staying at the Hoyt family cabin.

So I am thinking of getting a home security system when I get my condo. I think I will feel a lot more secure with a security system to protect me. I don’t want to end up like the Hoyt family or any of the other unfortunate people who have been murdered for no reason in their own homes.

There are different types of security systems and I have to figure out which one will be best for me. There are indoor home security systems that are installed at your doors and windows, preventing anyone from getting in. Then there are outdoor systems that also alert you when someone is on the premises. I guess for a condo, the indoor type would be the one to get.

Then there is the question of electricity or batteries. Battery powered systems are great in case the power goes out, but what if you forget to change the batteries? I could just see ending up like the Hoyt family just because I forgot to put new batteries in my security system.

Then there is the question of hard-wired or wireless systems. The hard-wired security systems are harder to install yourself. But if you are having a security company do the installation, this could be a better choice since the wireless systems become obsolete faster and also have more parts that can malfunction.

Actually when checking into the prices of these secuity systems, I was surprised that the cost was less than I thought. Unless you are getting a remotely monitored system which can be more expensive. But then the company will contact the police or fire department for you automatically.

I also found it interesting that your homeowners insurance will probably give you a discount for having a home security system installed.

There are even expensive video security systems, but I don’t think I would spring for one of those. I just need the basics to keep intruders out.

I bet the Hoyt family wished they had installed a security system at their cabin.

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