How to Keep Your Home Safe From Break-ins

No one wants to consider the possibility that their home could be broken into and a complete stranger could go inside and take what they want. Yet, that is precisely what happens every 30 seconds in this country! Everyone thinks it can't happen to them and many people are wrong. You don't want to be one of them. With that in mind, here are a few safety tips and essential steps you can take to keep your home, family, pets, and valuable belongings secure:

1. Stay off social media when you're out of town. Posting plans about going out on the town, your flight itinerary, or pictures from your vacation while you're still away is an easy-to-read sign to burglars that no one’s currently at home. We know you want to brag about your beach vacation, but wait until you are back home to do so!
2. Be proactive, not reactive. Do you need to set up an alarm system? Possibly. Do you need insurance? Definitely! One of the best ways to mitigate the fallout from a burglary is to get your valuables covered by quality homeowners insurance. If you have irreplaceable items, something a cash payout from the insurance company can't possibly replace, consider a safe that’s bolted down or too heavy for a thief to run off with. Imagine your grandmother's engagement ring or the special gift your husband gave you many years ago being taken by a criminal. That's devastating, and not something insurance can replace!

#3 Get better front doors. While you may picture someone breaking into your home by smashing a window, statistics tell us that this isn't often the case. That would be extremely noisy and certainly bring unwanted attention from the neighbors. Instead, most criminals simply break apart the door and to let themselves inside. It's easy for them to do and quiet too. This is why one of the best things you can do to protect your home is to make sure you have thick, wooden exterior double doors. To make it hard for someone to break in, look into exterior double doors made from Mahogany or Teak. Unlike something cheaper and weaker, you can know for sure no one will be able to break into solid wood exterior doors like these. Plus, when you get exterior carved doors from mastercraftsmen they will look gorgeous too!

#4 Keep your yard looking nice. Numerous studies tell us that landscaping plays a big role in keeping out potential criminals. Keep shrubs and trees trimmed so they don’t become hiding spots for someone looking for a way inside. If you go on vacation, make sure someone mows the lawn while you’re gone so it doesn’t look like your house is vacant. Tending to your yard tells potential thieves "We care about our home and we won't make it easy for you to get in here!"

You don't want to take any chances when it comes to home security!

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