So, you haven’t heard of any major crimes in your neighborhood. So, you ease up a little when it comes to home security. Especially during the summer months, you tend to become a little more lenient when it comes to security – you leave a window or two open. You leave your garage door open once in a while. You even leave the house for a few hours without setting the alarm. In reality, you’re only making a criminal’s job a lot easier.
What is on the mind of a robber prior to breaking into a home? In many cases, criminals choose their targets carefully. Criminals usually do not use a lot of force in order to break into a house. Remember, most criminals are well skilled in their craft.
Whether you live in a low crime area or not, make sure your home’s security is top priority 24-7. The first thing you need to do in order to protect you and your family is to strengthen your home security by making your home look “highly secured”.
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A home that is well maintained and secured will become less of a target for robbers. One way to discourage criminals from breaking into your home is to make sure your property is well lit at night. A home that has proper lighting is more of a threat to thieves and most well-lit homes will be passed over for an easy target.
If you are a stay at home mom, don’t leave the garage door open as you take a little one for a walk during the day. Just take your garage door opener with you. You never know who is watching you leave your home.
Also, make sure that your property is well landscaped and your shrubs are well pruned. If you have dense or tall shrubs around windows, you are giving a thief a perfect place to hide while they work their way in through a window.
Hopefully, these tips will help you make your home less of a target and provide a more secure home for both you and your family to live in.