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Sidharth kapoor | March 26, 2019 One of the biggest problems with going out for vacations is leaving your house empty. The crime rates are increasing day by day, and if that worries you, it’s only natural to do all you can to protect this important asset, even when you’re on holiday. Taking a cue from the same, below are some ways of home protection to safeguard your home from theft/ burglary while you are vacationing. 1. Prune your garden: Unkempt bushes and tall plants make it easier for a thief to break into your house and perform the heist. Therefore, maintaining your lawn/ garden, if you have one, is the simplest step you can take to avoid theft in your absence.   2. Strengthen your door: While wooden doors are classy and cost-effective, they are much easier to break. On the other hand, metal doors are one-time investment which would keep your home safe. 3. Use modern technology: These days we have smart locks, anti-theft alarm systems etc. whic...

Posted by Scott Stueber on Jul 17, 2018 9:00:00 AM  For many families, summer vacations are the highlight of their year. Hectic schedules are put aside for rest, relaxation, and quality family time. No matter where you go this summer, family memories will be made that will last a lifetime. A bad vacation memory is coming home to a burglarized home or vehicle. Since people are more active during the summer, our homes stand empty more frequently. In addition, many people take strolls or bike rides around the neighborhood and leave doors and windows open. Both scenarios make the home easy targets for burglars. Here are some tips to keep your home safe while you’re on vacation. 1. Buy a professionally-installed home monitoring system. Professionally-installed systems, such as ADT, offer many options for keeping your home safe. They provide this equipment for their customers. Security keypad – Central c...

When summer finally rolls around, most people breathe a collective sigh of relief. It’s time to open the windows, fire up the grill, and relax. Right? Well, not so fast. Although summer is a relaxing and fun time of year for most people, it’s also when thieves feel most emboldened to target homes for break-in. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reports that home burglary, larceny, and auto theft rise by 11% during the summer months. Warm sunny days, frequent day trips, and vacations can put homeowners at an increased risk for home and auto theft. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to prevent home burglary, especially during the summer. Here’s what you can do to make sure you and your family don’t become victims. What Are Burglars Looking For? Reporter Kyle Iboshi, a journalist with KGW8 News in Portland, Oregon, sent a questionnaire to 86 inmates currently serving time for burglary in the Oregon Department of Corrections. He wanted to know how...

Crime can happen anywhere, even in your own home. Vandals and thieves could wreck your property and make off with your possessions without warning. If you haven’t installed a home security system, that doesn’t mean you should just allow yourself to remain an easy target. Protect your home and your family from intruders by following these simple strategies. (h/t to  GrayWolfSurvival.com. ) Be aware of potential threats. Take the initiative and learn about any recent crimes happening around your area. Talk to your neighbors and read your local newspaper. Coordinate with your local police department. The sooner you learn about any potential threats, the quicker you can prepare for them. Be proactive and ease any unnecessary paranoia and anxiety. Keep your doors and windows locked all times. You don’t have to turn your house into a personal Fort Knox. You just have to make sure your doors are windows are reasonably secure and that no one can easily break in throug...