Minimizing risk from theft to your home should be very high on every homeowner's list of priorities. The cost of home insurance will be minimized by doing this. Check with your home insurance advisor for those details. Most insurance providers will offer discounts on preventative measures you take to protect your home. It's only logical. You take efforts to reduce your risk. The risk for the insurance company is reduced as well.
A burglar alarm is a great way to stop unwanted intruders, have one installed. Another good idea is to have a sign outside that lets a potential burglar know that an alarm is installed. This may deter a burglar looking for an easy score. It's wise to look around for a company that has a good reputation in the industry. When a homeowner attempts to fool a burglar into believing there is an alarm, they often fail as expert thieves can spot the difference. Some people choose to use cameras outside the home and have it so they can look at the camera's view on computer, or even their phone.
Make sure all your doors and windows are locked. In a significant percentage of burglaries, the criminal enters the victim's home through an unlocked door. Having a well designed lock won't do you any good if you forget to use it. No matter how short the time that you will be away from the home, ensure that all of your doors are locked. Use deadbolts. Two locks should be installed on every door in the home, except for sliding doors, there should be a doorknob lock as well as a deadbolt.
People knowingly put much of their private information out online, and if done carelessly, this can create a security problem. For those who are lax with their security settings online, advertising to the whole world that your house will be empty for a week while you're out of town can be a costly mistake.
When you do leave town, ask a friend to pick up the mail and the flyers. Arrange for the yard to be maintained while away if it's a lengthy absence. Make sure you keep extra keys off premises. A doormat or door sill is a terrible place for a key. A wiser decision is to have a family member or trusted friend hold a spare set of keys for you, in case you're locked out.
Obviously, if your home looks lived in, potential thieves are less likely to target you. There are some simple steps that can be taken to make the home appear occupied. There are timed lighting and other electronic device systems that can be set. Have several areas of the home lit up at different times, to have some variation. When telling a story, you want to be believable. Having a lighting timer pattern that is not natural looking won't fool anyone.
Burglars tend to look for homes that are an easy score, so make their lives tougher, and they will be more likely to leave your house alone.
A burglar alarm is a great way to stop unwanted intruders, have one installed. Another good idea is to have a sign outside that lets a potential burglar know that an alarm is installed. This may deter a burglar looking for an easy score. It's wise to look around for a company that has a good reputation in the industry. When a homeowner attempts to fool a burglar into believing there is an alarm, they often fail as expert thieves can spot the difference. Some people choose to use cameras outside the home and have it so they can look at the camera's view on computer, or even their phone.
Make sure all your doors and windows are locked. In a significant percentage of burglaries, the criminal enters the victim's home through an unlocked door. Having a well designed lock won't do you any good if you forget to use it. No matter how short the time that you will be away from the home, ensure that all of your doors are locked. Use deadbolts. Two locks should be installed on every door in the home, except for sliding doors, there should be a doorknob lock as well as a deadbolt.
People knowingly put much of their private information out online, and if done carelessly, this can create a security problem. For those who are lax with their security settings online, advertising to the whole world that your house will be empty for a week while you're out of town can be a costly mistake.
When you do leave town, ask a friend to pick up the mail and the flyers. Arrange for the yard to be maintained while away if it's a lengthy absence. Make sure you keep extra keys off premises. A doormat or door sill is a terrible place for a key. A wiser decision is to have a family member or trusted friend hold a spare set of keys for you, in case you're locked out.
Obviously, if your home looks lived in, potential thieves are less likely to target you. There are some simple steps that can be taken to make the home appear occupied. There are timed lighting and other electronic device systems that can be set. Have several areas of the home lit up at different times, to have some variation. When telling a story, you want to be believable. Having a lighting timer pattern that is not natural looking won't fool anyone.
Burglars tend to look for homes that are an easy score, so make their lives tougher, and they will be more likely to leave your house alone.
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