No More Thieves

It seems like it is becoming more and more difficult to feel safe in today’s world. War and violence dot the globe and this unrest is now knocking at our individual front doors. In this economy, with jobs hard to find, and cost of living rising, your chances of being robbed rise. Burglaries are up to 2 million a year, and the property loss per household burglarized averages 2,000.

After checking with some home security companies, there are facts, that, if followed, everyone agrees will help you be more secure in your home. In many burglaries the thief enters through the front entry way, often times by kicking in the door.You can find a quick rundown here They are able to do this because many doors do not have a reinforced metal box strike and deadbolt lock. Installing these will help keep the door from splintering open under force. You can increase your protection by keeping plants and shrubs close to your house trimmed so you have a clear view of the outside area, and by keeping that outside well lit. A statistic to consider says that you are three times more likely to be robbed if you do not have a monitored security alarm system.