You watch the commercials on TV and marvel at the bells and whistles that come with contemporary home security systems. Did you know there is a time-tested strategy for preventing thieves from ripping you off at home? No, it is not a replacement for a home security system, but instead, a complementary way to protect […]
Rich Miller experienced two break ins into his home in just 16 days. “The same guy or guys probably came back to finish what they started. They took everything except my set of left-handed golf clubs. Either they play golf right handed or they don’t play golf at all. Anyway, it took two burglaries for […]
10 minutes. It’s not a lot of time, except to play a couple of top 40 hits or enjoy an automated back massage. Yet for thieves, 10 minutes seem like an eternity. Burglars do not want to spend much time inside of your home. They perform a quick inventory of the goods you have that […]
Congratulations! You have made one of the most important decisions of your life You have decided to create a home security system. Your home security system can range from strategically placing a few stash cans throughout the house to investing in a state-of-the-art electronic home security system. However, developing a home security system can include […]
“Don’t forget to take out the trash.” “Did you pick up the pasta for dinner?” “Remember you need to give me the quarterly numbers by the end of the week.” We hear countless demands and questions every day that have to do with our personal and professional lives. The things on our to do lists […]
Do you think your home is protected from burglars? If you answered yes, you might want to revisit your false sense of security’ A burglary occurs every eight seconds, which translates to about 200 per hour and nearly 5,000 each day. To prevent a home intruder from ripping you off, you should learn about some […]
Chris Swenson thought he implemented the measures needed to prevent a burglar from entering his home. “I secured all of the windows and the front and back doors. I invested in a security system. I thought I was good to go.” Like many homeowners, Chris had his heart in the right place, but his new […]
The numbers are startling; More than two million homeowners report a burglary every year. Almost two-thirds of all burglaries occur in homes. A burglar commits a crime one time every 30 seconds. Perhaps the most troubling statistic of all: Only 17% of Americans have installed a security system for their homes. Although an electronic home […]
FBI statistics prove one important fact about home security: Burglars like to enter homes via first floor windows. More than 30% of all home burglaries result from poor security measures taken for doors and windows. Thieves enter through first floor windows a remarkable 23% of the time, and the number of first floor window entries […]
Think about the importance insurance companies place on home security. With every break in in your neighborhood comes an accompanied rise in home insurance premiums. Yet, money alone should not motivate you to implement home security measures. Your loved ones are what prompt you to invest in an advanced electronic home security system. Before you […]