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things I bought as a single woman living alone
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items I bought my house by myself, and living alone changed the way I thought about protecting it. These are the security systems, cameras, locks, warranties and services I actually bought or pay for because there's nobody else in this house who's going to...
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I DON'T PLAY ABOUT MY DOORS
YES, I WANT TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON
NOBODY ELSE NEEDS ACCESS TO MY GARAGE
THE HOUSE BREAKING IS ALSO MY PROBLEM NOW
AND I DON'T WANT BUGS EITHER
I DON'T PLAY ABOUT MY DOORS
A lock is one layer. This is another one for my door. I live here by myself, so I handle my own backup.
GreaTalent Home Security Door Reinforcement Lock
I changed my locks after I bought the house because I had no idea how many copies of the old keys existed. I live here by myself. I don't need that kind of mystery.
coolnews Matte Black Deadbolt & Glass Knob Set
I bought the SimpliSafe Smart Lock so my door is part of the same system as everything else. This one is the black Series 2 made for the Gen 3 system, so check which SimpliSafe system you have before you buy.
SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 Black Gen 3
I'd rather see who is at my door than wonder. This doorbell camera is wired and needs a SimpliSafe system to work, so check your setup before you buy.
SimpliSafe 2K Wired Video Doorbell Series 2
YES, I WANT TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON
This is the base of everything else in this section. I live here by myself, so I wanted one system that ties my cameras, sensors and locks together instead of a pile of separate gadgets. If you buy SimpliSafe, my referral link gets you 50% off your f...
SimpliSafe home security system
This is the panic button for my SimpliSafe system. The listing describes a built-in silent panic feature. What happens when you press it depends on your system and monitoring plan, so check that before you buy.
SimpliSafe Panic Button - Silent, Latest Gen
Yes, I have cameras. Multiple. If something is happening outside my house, I would rather know than wonder. This is the outdoor one.
SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera 1080p Gen3
Same reason as the outdoor camera. I would rather know than wonder. This is the indoor one.
SimpliSafe Smart Wireless Indoor Camera
Doors are not the only way into a house. This sensor uses sound detection to pick up glass breaking, and the listing says it has a 20 foot range. Check that it works with your SimpliSafe system before you buy.
SimpliSafe Glassbreak Sensor - 20ft Range
This is the key fob for my SimpliSafe system. The listing says it arms and disarms the system remotely and has a built-in panic button. Check that it works with your system before you buy.
SimpliSafe KeyFob - Arm/Disarm & Panic
NOBODY ELSE NEEDS ACCESS TO MY GARAGE
I want to know what my garage is doing. This is a wireless hub and sensor with WiFi and Bluetooth. Check that it works with your garage door opener before you buy.
CHAMBERLAIN Smart Garage Control Hub & Sensor
I replaced the garage door opener because I wanted to know for a fact that nobody else had an old remote to my garage. Maybe dramatic, maybe not. Either way, I wanted to know exactly who had access.
Genie StealthDrive Connect Smart Garage Opener
THE HOUSE BREAKING IS ALSO MY PROBLEM NOW
Owning the house also means when something big breaks, there is no landlord to call. I pay for a home warranty so I have one company to call when a covered system or appliance quits. Read the plan details before you buy, because coverage limits, fees...
American Home Shield home warranty
My electronics are mine to replace when they die, so I pay for a protection plan on them. Asurion Home+ is the one I use. Check what devices and problems it covers before you sign up.
Asurion Home+
No landlord means no one else is paying when my fridge or washer quits. I pay for Appliance+ so that bill is not a surprise. Check what appliances and problems are covered before you sign up.
Asurion Appliance+
AND I DON'T WANT BUGS EITHER
Bugs in my house are my problem too, and I would rather pay someone to handle it than find out the hard way. This is the pest control company I pay. My referral page shows $200 off, so check the offer details before you sign up.
Alta Pest Control