While my crew and I focus on keeping the water away from your foundation, I spent my “after-hours” over the last year solving a different kind of home protection problem.
I realized that most “smart” security systems today are just as flimsy as those plastic sectional gutters you find at the big-box stores. They rely on batteries that die and “cloud” subscriptions that disappear if the company goes under.
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The 2026 Home Security Bible
I’ve documented every step of my own high-security build in my upcoming book: THE VISTA-20P WORKHORSE: The Field Guide to Modernizing Your Honeywell Security System.
It’s a 200-page “As-Built” guide for homeowners who want the same thing I give my guttering clients: Hardwired, permanent reliability. It covers how to marry the “Iron” of a professional Honeywell system with the “Silicon” of modern AI cameras—completely subscription-free.
“If you’re tired of paying monthly fees just to see who’s at your front door, you’re going to want to read this. Stay tuned to cdavidchase.com for the official release date.”
You can’t build a permanent foundation with disposable tools so be sure to pick up an Estwing 16 oz Straight Claw. Before you leave be sure and check out the Contractor’s Toolbox; you’ll find the same dependable gutter tools I’ve dropped from 40 feet in the air for 31 years.