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We also look at whether the
equipment in each system's starter kit requires additional tools such as screwdrivers and batteries.

If you have a very large garden you can always connect an alarm to the lights. This way if someone was to move through your garden, the lights would sound the alarm. Burglars do not like alarms and they will normally leave the area the instant they hear an alarm sounding. To avoid false alarms generated by neighbours cats adjust the detector sensitivity to only react to a large object. Garage and Carport LightsIf you own a
garage, you should always consider installing an automatic garage opener and garage lighting. Once the doors are activated they can also automatically turn on the garage or drive lights. This will
prevent anyone hiding inside or near to your garage and planning to surprise you when you exit the car. Your carport is also important area for improving home safety. You can also use motion detected lights in this area as well. When these lights detect any type of movement in your driveway they will automatically turn on, which could easily startle a burglar. Save Energy with Solar LightingRecently solar lighting has become inexpensive and it is friendly to the environment.