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Cont'd on page 126 Another popular option is a keyless door lock that lets you program specific codes for individual users. You can get an alert on your mobile device when your kids arrive home from school and even grant remote access to visitors. Best of all, you never have to worry about being locked out of your own home because you forgot your key. "I've had remote keyless door locks on my house for about eight years now and I love it because of the convenience of it. I don't carry a house key anymore," says David Estabrook, co-owner of Inspire Audio Visual. "We have different codes for different users. On my garage door my brother has his own code so if he's gone in to borrow a tool from me I get an alert. And you don't have to worry about locking the door when you go out. You can set it up so if it's been unlocked for a certain amount of time the system will automatically relock the door." Advances in technology and more affordable pricing are also driving up demand for exterior security cameras. Banks says there are two basic types — a traditional system that is hardwired into your home's electrical system or a wireless system that can be plugged into any electrical outlet. Wireless systems cost less upfront but may involve subscription fees, while a wired system comes with its own hard drive, meaning you don't have to pay a fee to monitor it and you don't have to worry if your Wi-Fi network crashes. An important consideration with any exterior camera is how it will operate during Manitoba's frigid winters. Banks says consumers should make sure any surveillance camera they buy is rated for at least -25 C. YOU CAN SET IT UP SO IF IT'S BEEN UNLOCKED FOR A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME THE SYSTEM WILL AUTOMATICALLY RELOCK THE DOOR. Parade of Homes Spring 2019 125