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Updated May 27, 2012

Q: Gun Cabinets vs Gun Locks????    —Magnolia, TX

"Gun owners - would anyone be able to give me the pros and cons of a gun cabinet vs a gun lock? I'm trying to get a f..."

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These are really great replies, and as you can see, everyone advocates gun safety. THE source for gun safety is the NRA. www.nra.org

We haven't purchased a handgun yet, but we know when we do we will also be buying a fingerprint safe. I don't know what type of firearm you have...I don't know if the...

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Q: Seeking Person to Design a Website    —Phoenix, AZ

"I am looking for a person that is excellent with web design. I had someone working on a design the last few months, ..."

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Check out my site...mynailgoddess.com My client Karen Seeley did it for me. It just went live last week so we are still tweeking it. I gave her only a few ideas and...

www.firedrum.com. Based in Scottsdale. Great work, easy to work with.

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Q: Securing Home from Break-ins    —Miami, FL

"Hi Fellow Moms, Does anyone know any good ways of securing the front door and/or french doors from break-ins? Our..."

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Storm doors. Install impact doors instead. It is an added expense but it has been completely worth it for us. Besides the added security, for small storms, there is...

I'm amazed to see this post!!! I was just broken into last Thursday and they broke in through our french doors in the kitchen. They shattered the entire door/glass. We...

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Q: Please....recommend A Home Alarm System or Security System    —Lake Orion, MI

"Hi Moms, My hubby and I had an awful scare this afternoon when our four year old snuck out of the house. Hubby wa..."

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Hi M., My two autistic boys have done the same thing. I've had to call 911 6x to find my youngest when he's walked off. (He was found a few times in other peoples h...

Contact Jack Lang at Ryder Security. He'll set you up. I used him for my Mom's house and not only is he super sweet, he really catered to her needs, not to his agend...

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Q: ADT Or Smith Thompson    —Dallas, TX

"I've sort of narrowed down to these two security providers. Does anyone have a strong preference, good or bad expe..."

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Hi E., Smith Thompson all the way! They are locally owned, inexpensive, and have WONDERFUL customer service. Whenever our alarm goes off, they call within seconds...

Ditto. ADT is a rip-off. Smith-Thompson is cheap but reliable.

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Q: Pinnacle Security    —Katy, TX

"Anyone ever heard of them? They were trying to sell me a "free" system."

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My husband and I signed with Pinnacle for the "free" system in December 2007 right before our daughter was born. It ended up costing us around $250 for some bogus char...

I cannot remember where I saw it, but there was an article about scams being run by alarm companies, etc. since the switch to DTV. I would check with your local BBB.

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Q: Tips And/or Recommendations for a Home Security System    —Baltimore, MD

"I am looking for a home security system and contractor that I will not regret doing business with. I know, probably ..."

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Hi J., I don't have a recommendation for a system or contractor, but whoever you choose, DON'T put their sign in your yard as a "deterrent". I wish I could remem...

We have a Brinks system . As far as cost goes I really do not know if they are the least expensive or the most expensive. Our system was about $700 and we pay $35.99...

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Q: Looking for an Unmonitored House Alarm    —Garland, TX

"We would like to get a Home Security system -- but the idea of paying $40 - $60 a month for it to be monitored really..."

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I've been using ADT Security Systems for years. Cost is $33.95 a month. Well, worth it D.

Try Smart Home : http://www.smarthome.com/alarm.html

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Q: How Much Do You Pay Monthly for Your Home Security Monitoring?    —Keller, TX

"I'm wondering if $27.99/mo is a good price for security monitoring? What do y'all pay and who do you use?"

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I second Smith Thompson. Have been with them for years and have never had a problem. They are a family owned local company with A+ customer service!!! Can't beat $17 a...

I pay $16.95/month with Smith Thompson and they are great!!! They are in Plano.

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Q: ADT Security    —Flower Mound, TX

"We are currently using Brinks for our home security. Although we are not unhappy customers, we are considering switc..."

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We used a former ADT employee who opened his own business. It's called AEON, his prices are typically lower than ADT.

Have had ADT since '99. Considering changing to a local service instead. ADT doesn't call when we set off our alarm by accident. They say it's because it was shut o...

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