Secure your garage
Garages are an easy entry point for intruders. That heavy metal door can be bypassed with a simple coat hanger. Follow
the tips here
to secure your garage's emergency release. You can further deter intruders with a motion-sensing light and security
cameras. In addition, always lock the door between your home and garage.
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Secure your garage
Garages are an easy entry point for intruders. That heavy metal door can be bypassed with a simple coat hanger. Follow
the tips here
to secure your garage's emergency release. You can further deter intruders with a motion-sensing light and security
cameras. In addition, always lock the door between your home and garage.
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Install
a security system
No security system is a guarantee, but they make your home a harder target for robbers.
Modern
security systems also let you check what's going on and receive motion alerts via smartphone.
No security system is a guarantee, but they make your home a harder target for robbers.
Modern
security systems also let you check what's going on and receive motion alerts via smartphone.
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Make your home
look occupied
Burglars target unoccupied houses. With the help of smart light bulbs or automatic timers, you can turn lights on and
off to make it look like you're at home. Also, stop mail and newspaper deliveries so that these things piling up don’t
make your house and obvious target.
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Make your home
look occupied
Burglars target unoccupied houses. With the help of smart light bulbs or automatic timers, you can turn lights on and
off to make it look like you’re at home. Also, stop mail and newspaper deliveries so that these things piling up don't
make your house and obvious target.
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Get on
neighborhood apps
Neighborhood apps are for more than finding lost cats. Popular neighborhood apps like Nextdoor allow neighbors to share
information about crimes and concerns. Stay in touch with the whole community right from your smartphone.
Neighborhood apps are for more than finding lost cats. Popular neighborhood apps like Nextdoor allow neighbors to share
information about crimes and concerns. Stay in touch with the whole community right from your smartphone.
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Restrict access of
seasonal employees
employees
If you plan to hire temporary gardeners or house cleaners, don't give them keys or just leave spare keys lying around
for them. They could be copied or their location shared with robbers.
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Restrict access of
seasonal employees
If you plan to hire temporary gardeners or house cleaners, don't give them keys or just leave spare keys lying around
for them. They could be copied or their location shared with robbers.
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