Two example budgets. Books + basic improvements versus equipment + monitoring.
Before committing to an expensive setup, put the costs beside a smaller starting plan. Here’s what that comparison could look like.
An equipment-heavy setup
Gear, add-ons, and a monthly bill.
Camera and video-doorbell bundleExample equipment budget
$400
Additional sensors and smart devicesExample add-on budget
$300
Monitoring for the first year$40 per month × 12 months
$480
Illustrative first-year total$1,180
Then $480 a year in monitoring at that same monthly rate, plus any other costs.
The collection + a modest starting budget
Learn what to check. Choose your first improvements.
All 3 books + Home Safety ToolkitThe introductory collection
$47
Door-hardware materialsAllowance for suitable screws / strike hardware
$25
A door or window security accessoryAllowance, where suitable for your home
$20
Motion lightingExample materials allowance
$60
Routine checks and household planningYour time, or help from someone you trust
$0
Books + $105 in materials$152
No book subscription. Installation, additional equipment and ongoing upkeep are extra.
The difference in these example budgets
$1,028 less in first-year spending.
Example budgets—not live retailer quotes or guaranteed savings. Actual prices and suitable changes depend on your home. Both examples exclude taxes, professional installation, repairs and ongoing maintenance.
Different costs. Different functions. Books and basic improvements do not provide monitored response or camera recording. This is a spending illustration, not a claim of equivalent protection or a reason to cancel useful security services.
Choose what works for you
One book, or the complete collection.
All prices in US dollars. One-time purchases.
What’s included in each option
Your purchase
One book
Complete collection
Digital books
1 of your choice
All 3 books
Subjects covered
Your chosen subject
Home, boundaries & planning
Home Safety Toolkit
Not included
Included
Read or print
Yes
Yes
Recurring charges
None
None
One-time price
$27
$47
The comparison is $27 × 3 = $81, against the $47 collection. No separate dollar value has been added for the toolkit. Introductory period ends October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Before you buy another gadget
Decide what needs attention before deciding what to buy.
It’s easy to collect advice and still have no clear starting point. A useful guide should help you look at your own home, choose a manageable task, and know when to ask for help.
The collection is organized around those decisions. Existing alarms, cameras, and professional services can still have a place in your plan.
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Look first.
Start with your household and its routines. Work out what matters before making a shopping list.
02
Choose one next step.
Separate tasks you can handle from changes that call for permission or professional work.
03
Keep a usable record.
Write down the decisions, contacts, and follow-up tasks you want to return to.
The Home Safety Toolkit brings the decisions together in print-friendly sheets you can fill in at your own pace.
A home walk-through and priority list
Household planning and contact templates
A check-in agreement and going-away checklist
Short reference cards for everyday use
Included with the collection only. No free worksheet download or email signup is required.
Home Safety Toolkit
Your household contact plan
Collection extra
One useful step at a time.
Home walk-through & priority planner
Cover illustration · paid toolkit
A LOOK AT THE APPROACH
Useful advice should leave you knowing what to do next.
Each lesson has one job: help you make a practical decision. Clear steps, a reason behind them, and a place to stop if you need help.
Plain-language stepsHonest limitationsOptions for getting helpA manageable next action
Read a lesson below. Worksheets and planning tools are included only with the paid collection.
FROM BOOK ONELESSON EXCERPT
EVERYDAY BOUNDARIES
Give yourself time to check.
Someone at your door says they need to come in. You’re allowed to pause before deciding.
A SIMPLE WAY TO SAY IT
“I’ll contact the company myself to confirm. I’m not arranging a visit right now.”
Read the practical steps +
Pause the conversation. You do not need to make an immediate decision just because someone asks.
Use a contact you already trust. Check existing paperwork or the organization’s official website rather than relying on a number the visitor supplies.
Decide after you verify. If something remains unclear, ask a trusted person to help before arranging access.
This example is about an unexpected service visit, not an emergency. It cannot establish a visitor’s intentions or guarantee safety.
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From the channel to your home
The videos introduce an idea. The books put the work in order.
Come back to a subject without searching through an old video. Read the steps together, mark what applies, and keep your own notes beside them.
Watching a video
A demonstration or an introduction to a particular subject.
Using the collection
Related lessons in one place, with a suggested order and tools for recording your own plan.
Working with someone you trust
A shared reference you can read together and return to when circumstances change.
Customer reviews
The kind of difference a useful guide can make.
★★★★★
“I knew where to start.”
The most helpful part was having an order to follow. I could pick a few things to work on without feeling I had to change the whole house.
01Home-security book
★★★★★
“Words I could actually use.”
I liked having examples of what to say at the door. It’s easier to set a boundary when you’ve had a chance to think about it beforehand.
02Boundaries book
★★★★★
“Something to do together.”
This is the sort of guide I’d sit down with a parent to work through. A little at a time, with the important information kept together.
03Complete collection
DH
About the author
Dale Harmon
The Confident Home Collection
The collection’s approach is practical: start with everyday situations, explain the reason behind each step, and make room for the reader’s own home and abilities.
It is written for people who want a useful place to begin—and something they can return to with a partner, family member, or trusted helper.
30days
Refund policy
Time to decide if it’s right for you.
You have 30 days from purchase to review the books and request a refund if the collection isn’t right for you.
The complete collection
All three books. Your toolkit. A place to begin.
Work on your home, prepare for difficult conversations, and bring your household plan together.
Introductory collection price
$47USD · one payment No recurring charges
$34 less than buying the three books separately.
Keeping Burglars Out
When Something Goes Wrong
The First 30 Days
The Home Safety Toolkit
Introductory price through October 1, 2026. Digital files—not printed books.
Pick one book or the collection. Review the full price and terms before making a one-time payment.
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Open your download.
The planned delivery is a download link on the confirmation page and by email. Save a copy where you can find it again.
3
Read your way.
Open the PDF on a phone, tablet, or computer—or print the pages you want beside you.
Digital books. No physical package.
Your download link arrives on the confirmation page and by email as soon as your payment completes.
Information you can check
A clear edition. A clear update policy.
Each book identifies its edition and review date. Instructions that depend on changing technology carry dated references and a correction process.
Included updates, access period, and notification arrangements are stated at purchase.
Help with your purchase
Questions should be easy to ask.
Support information belongs beside the offer, not hidden at the bottom of a receipt.
Downloading, reading, or printing?
Buyer support is available for downloading, reading, or printing questions.
Questions buyers ask
Before you choose.
Practical answers about the books and how you’ll use them.
Are these printed books or digital books?+
They are PDF ebooks, with print-friendly tools in the complete collection. Physical books are not included. You can read digitally or print the pages you need.
What does the collection add?+
All three subjects in one purchase, plus the Home Safety Toolkit. Three individual books total $81; the introductory collection is $47. The toolkit is not sold separately.
I already have cameras and an alarm. Is this still relevant?+
The content also covers everyday routines, access, personal boundaries, and household planning. The books do not tell you to cancel monitoring or assume existing equipment is unnecessary.
I rent or live alone. Is it for me?+
Those situations are included in the content. Tasks should be adapted to your abilities, your home, and any relevant permissions. Asking a trusted helper or professional is part of the approach.
Can I work through it with a parent or partner?+
Yes—the lessons and planning tools are intended to support household discussion. The purchase terms explain permitted household use and printing.
Is there a subscription or an app to install?+
This is a one-time payment for PDF files, not a subscription or a dedicated app. You will need a device or software that can open a PDF, or access to a printer.
Does it include firearms or legal instruction?+
No. The collection focuses on household preparation, boundaries, and appropriate help. It is not firearms training, emergency services, or individual legal or medical advice.
What about refunds and updates?+
The 30-day refund policy is shown above. Included updates and any update entitlement are stated at purchase.
Can I buy now?+
Yes. Choose a single book or the complete collection above and follow checkout to get your download link.
Start with one useful step. Keep the rest of the plan within reach.