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An electronic home security system is an important deterrent to burglars, but too many homeowners look at it as the end-all-be-all of their security measures. The truth is that even after installing an electronic system, you still need to be aware of the lower end of your home security. This starts with making sure your door is closed and locked. While this may seem simple, it is actually the basic idea behind improving home security: adding more and more barriers to your house so that burglars have to do more and more to get in. Most burglars balk at the thought of actually destroying property to enter a home.With that being said, the next step is to upgrade your locks. Standard locks can be easily eliminated with an ID or driver’s license. A 6-tumble deadbolt is an effective way to show crooks that you mean business, and apart from them being willing to kick the door down, will either send them looking for other entrances or cause them to give up entirely. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re ever the victim of a home burglary or break-in, it can be a painful and confusing recovery. The emotions of the incident do not come across when magazines run lists of statistics or graphs detailing the prevalence of such crimes in America. However, these statistics do provide information about what areas of home security are most often forgotten or exploited by burglars, and that can be an important benefit. So, don’t forget that there is a face behind every number, but don’t ignore these startling facts either.

• The FBI reports a burglary every 14 seconds. That’s more than 4 robberies a minute, about 257 an hour, more than 6,171 a day. Read the rest of this entry »

As the summer vacation season continues in full swing, intruders continue on the prowl for poorly guarded homes. There are many ways to present a less tempting site for burglars, in addition to purchasing a reliable home security system. Follow these tips and you won’t waste your vacation worrying about the home you left behind.

• Set your home up on a timed lighting system. Homes that stay dark all day are the most tempting targets for prospective robbers. In most cases, they won’t stick around long enough to see if anyone’s actually there. Read the rest of this entry »

Wireless security systems like ADT are always useful because they alert the police automatically. That way, even if you can’t get to a phone, you’re still in good hands. However, a good guard dog can help make that time before the police get there more manageable, and may even end up scaring the intruder away on their own.There are some things to consider when picking out a dog to protect your home. Not all dogs that work well in police and field situations will be suitable for a home environment. In addition, some dogs are only viable as watchdogs, since they won’t assert themselves after alerting you to an intruder. There is some discussion over which gender of dog is better, as well. It’s generally agreed that female dogs make stronger personal guardians because of their maternal instincts, but males will do a better job of guarding your property. Read the rest of this entry »

Like a Pitbull Terrier that frightens intruders but won’t actually do anything, fake surveillance cameras can provide a suitable deterrent to some intruders. You can put them anywhere, even if you can’t get video cabling to them. Most prowlers won’t stop to check, since their entire plan depends on secrecy.However, fake cameras can create liability issues if an innocent person believes they are real, and the mistake puts them in harm’s way. In one real-life scenario, a woman was walking at night and was suddenly chased by a prowler. She had the option of either running to the corner for help, or running to a security camera she saw at someone’s house. The woman believed she had an equal chance of getting help with either option, but ended up choosing the cameras only to discover that they were fake. Later, she was able to convince a jury that the homeowner owed her damages. Read the rest of this entry »