Home Safety Tip #1

Understand the burglar mentality
Why do burglars rob? what is their motivation? What do they look like? How could they get into your house? What time of day would they if they could? Where do most burglaries take place? These are a few of the myriad of questions you need to ask and answer for yourself when securing your house. .

Home Safety Tip #2

Always lock your doors and windows
Intruders are always looking for an easy way into your home or business. As a precautionary measure, always lock all doors and windows in your house when no one is present. If you want additional security, secure your windows with double locks, install deadbolt locks on your doors, and purchase solid doors.

Home Safety Tip #3

Get an alarm system and use it.
Many homeowners or business owners purchase security systems but do not turn them on when they leave for the day or sleep. Remember the reason you have it: To protect you, your family, customers, and valuables.

Home Safety Tip #4

Compare quotes before purchasing and save money.
There are many different service providers, installation methods, pricing plans, etc that you can choose. Do you your homework prior to purchasing a plan so you can save money in the long run.

Home Safety Tip #5

Setup a safe room in your house.
A safe room is a place all family members know to go to in case of an emergency. Store at least a 2-4 week supply of food, water, batteries, and supplies. Also, be prepared and have all emergency numbers readily accessible.

Home Safety Tip #6

Stay Vigilant in your area.
Keep a lookout for any unsavory or suspicious characters in your neighborhood or business complex. If you observe unusual behavior, eg a person sitting outside your house for over an hour in their car, notify the police as soon as possible. In addition, talk with your neighbors and organize a community watch where all of you work together to keep the neighborhood safe.

Home Safety Tip #7

Keep only what is necessary.
In case of natural and fire emergencies, keep only what you can. Its imperative you get yourself and your family to safety. Valuables come and go but you only get 1 family in your life.

Home Safety Tip #8

Landscape and light your property to burglar-proof it.
Lush landscapes and dim to no lighting are a burglar ideal setting. When lighting your house, liberally install large, bright lights where necessary. Also, pare down your landscaping around the entrances to your house. Finally, consider adding a chain fence around your property so that neighbors view into it.

Home Safety Tip #9

Create Daily Security Habits with your Alarm System.
It's important to get in the habit of locking your doors and putting on your alarm system everytime you leave your home or go to sleep at night. Burglary is the #1 reason for getting a home security system. The better you are at habitually locking your doors and keeping your alarm system armed whenever you're away from your home or asleep at night, the more peace of mind you will have knowing that you're home and family are protected.

Home Safety Tip #10

Don't Wait unitil it's too late.
Many victims of home robberies look back and wish they had installed a home security system before hand. Therefore, don't wait until after something happens and get a quote today to get peace of mind and safety for your home and family