14 Ways to Prevent Holiday Season Break-Ins

Local alarms make lots of noise, but they don't call for help when you're in distress. Home security systems from companies like ADT monitor for break-ins, fire, and other dangers such as carbon monoxide, when you're home and when you're not. Pay a one-time installation fee, and your monthly membership connects you to a 24/7 monitoring service.

Starts about $38 per month, ADT