We all sleep on the second floor of our house. I always thought it would be a good idea to put a deterrent on the only stair, but somehow I couldn't convince myself it would be safe for the friendlies in the house. Something like a bear trap or maybe some trick fold down stair treads...

As I get older and have teenagers running around at all hours, working late or getting snacks, I find I pretty much sleep through anything. I am really beginning to want a real alarm system that isn't easily fooled by the dog or a blowing curtain, and is loud enough to wake me quickly, and make a bad guy think twice.

Perhaps I'll search these threads for recommendations for alarm systems.