Burglar Proof Your Home Now
Burglaries, as you may know, are on the rise. More homes are being burglarized each and every year. Home invasions are also making an upward trajectory. Home owners have reason to be concerned about their home security. It's not safe anymore to simply rely on chain locks. In some areas the crime rate is so high that every one in 7 homes is robbed. Even in more upscale, well to do areas robbers find their way in and may sack a few homes on one block. No one is absolutely safe, but there are some easy, do it yourself measures along with professional services that can help to make your home safe and sound for everyone inside.
Thieves can break into any house given the right opportunity. You may leave for only half an hour to go to the grocery store to grab some milk and come back only to find that your house has been ransacked, your valuables taken and your door or window broken. Years back, a lot of people didn't even think about locking their doors. Today, it's a completely different landscape.
In all parts of the country, in urban areas as well as suburban and more rural areas, crime rates have been on the rise. In order to protect your home and your family from the increase in crime, you need to take measures to fortify your home to tighten the leash, so to speak.
The good news, if you can call it that, is that the large majority of break-ins are executed by petty thieves and amateurs. Often times the robbers are simply kids looking for some extra cash to get their hands on. Generally, these burglars aren't wont to hang around for a lot of time, lest they do get caught. Most often, they'll be in and out of a place within 15 minutes or so. This means that if you can make it hard to get inside your house, if you can deter a thief for just three to five minutes, chances are your home won't be targeted. Thieves will simply let sleeping dogs lie, rather than chance the risk.
Here are some easy, no frill ways to make your home a safer place. Start out by checking out your locks. Are they heavy duty enough? Or are they older? You may want to replace older locks with heavy duty dead bolt locks. Always lock and double check your doors when you leave your home.
Ask neighbors, friends or relatives to keep an eye on your home if you're away for any period of time. Have them come over to make a quick inspection too. Be sure to have your mail and newspaper service suspended. Have someone come mow your lawn and take care of your landscaping as well, especially if you're going to be away for a long period of time.
Thieves can break into any house given the right opportunity. You may leave for only half an hour to go to the grocery store to grab some milk and come back only to find that your house has been ransacked, your valuables taken and your door or window broken. Years back, a lot of people didn't even think about locking their doors. Today, it's a completely different landscape.
In all parts of the country, in urban areas as well as suburban and more rural areas, crime rates have been on the rise. In order to protect your home and your family from the increase in crime, you need to take measures to fortify your home to tighten the leash, so to speak.
The good news, if you can call it that, is that the large majority of break-ins are executed by petty thieves and amateurs. Often times the robbers are simply kids looking for some extra cash to get their hands on. Generally, these burglars aren't wont to hang around for a lot of time, lest they do get caught. Most often, they'll be in and out of a place within 15 minutes or so. This means that if you can make it hard to get inside your house, if you can deter a thief for just three to five minutes, chances are your home won't be targeted. Thieves will simply let sleeping dogs lie, rather than chance the risk.
Here are some easy, no frill ways to make your home a safer place. Start out by checking out your locks. Are they heavy duty enough? Or are they older? You may want to replace older locks with heavy duty dead bolt locks. Always lock and double check your doors when you leave your home.
Ask neighbors, friends or relatives to keep an eye on your home if you're away for any period of time. Have them come over to make a quick inspection too. Be sure to have your mail and newspaper service suspended. Have someone come mow your lawn and take care of your landscaping as well, especially if you're going to be away for a long period of time.