{"id":2269,"date":"2018-11-01T10:01:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T14:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=2269"},"modified":"2018-11-01T10:01:14","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T14:01:14","slug":"home-security-tips-and-tricks-to-discourage-burglars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2018\/11\/01\/home-security-tips-and-tricks-to-discourage-burglars\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Security Tips and Tricks to Discourage Burglars"},"content":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s the holiday season — time for delicious food, presents, and get-togethers. It\u2019s also the time for home burglaries. If you plan to leave to visit family and\/or friends during the holidays, here are some home security tips and tricks to keep your belongings safe while you are away from home.<\/p>\n
Returning home after a trip to find someone has invaded your personal space and stolen valuables is not only disturbing to your wallet but also your peace of mind. Just knowing that a stranger has broken into your home, rummaged through and taken off with your personal items stays with a homeowner for the rest of their lives. In some cases, the home is forever tarnished, and the homeowner never feels quite safe in what is supposed to be their personal haven.<\/p>\n
To minimize the likelihood that your home will be burglarized, look at the outside of your home through the eyes of a thief. Looking like you are at home is the first step in discouraging a burglar.<\/p>\n
Some of these tips are obvious, however, it is important to double check and think ahead when planning to be out of town. After all, a burglar\u2019s first goal is to find an empty house. If you appear<\/em> to be home, the chances for break-in are decreased. This is also where investing in a little electronic security is a good idea.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t want to spend money on a monitored alarm system, consider installing an outdoor security camera<\/a> by the front door. Believe it or not, most burglars ring the doorbell to see if anyone is home. A motion-activated wireless security camera can be set up to alert you when someone steps onto the front porch, enabling you to \u201canswer the door\u201d and discourage the thief.<\/p>\n Burglary becomes robbery<\/a> when the person is home. Don\u2019t put yourself in a situation for a face-to-face encounter of fear, intimidation, and possibly injury. While at home always lock doors, close windows, and close garage doors. If you do have an alarm system, turn it on even if you only leave to run a \u201cquick errand\u201d. The last thing you want to do is walk in on a burglary in process, opening you up to psychological or physical harm.<\/p>\n Overall, use common sense and do not set yourself up to be a victim. If you want a little extra protection, consider getting a dog. Most burglars say a barking dog<\/a> is a sure ticket to stay away from a home. After all, most burglars are opportunists that look for an easy score. If it appears you are home, there are active alarms systems\/cameras or a vicious canine, chances are they will move on to an easier score.<\/p>\n Tim Dimoff\u2019s engaging and thought-provoking\u00a0presentations<\/a>\u00a0are sure to enlighten, inform and move you into taking action on such critical issues as workplace risks, substance abuse, security, and societal threats. Feel free to\u00a0contact<\/a>\u00a0Tim today to speak at your organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s the holiday season — time for delicious food, presents, and get-togethers. It\u2019s also the time for home burglaries. If you plan to leave to visit family and\/or friends during the holidays, here are some home security tips and tricks to keep your belongings safe while you are away from home. Appear to be Home Returning home after a trip to find someone has invaded your personal space and stolen valuables is not only disturbing to your wallet but also your peace of mind. Just knowing that a stranger has broken into your home, rummaged through and taken off with<\/p>\nStay Safe When You are Home<\/h2>\n
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