There's nowhere in the world you can live where you can be absolutely certain that crime won't be an issue. Break-ins and burglaries are a concern of most peoples', and there are plenty of methods and systems to deal with intruders. But the best defense against burglars is to prevent them from coming to your home at all. Conveying a clear message to a thief that your home is protected is best way to keep him from targeting you at all. What are some ways to do this?
Security System: Many modern homeowners wisely opt to install some kind of home security system. There are many recognizable brands out there, and it can be displayed noticeably on the outside your home with a sign or sticker that says something like "Protected by So-and-So". There are both wired and wireless setups, and they each have their own merits. Wired systems are more of a hassle to install, but don't come with concerns like battery life that wireless systems may include.
On most of these systems, you just input the code into the control panel on your way out or in. Depending on the system you have, when the system is armed, an alarm will go off when motion sensors are triggered or a window or door is breached.
Lighting: Keeping the outside of your home lit is not only important for the safety of yourself and visitors, but it can also be an effective method of deterring burglars. Most exterior lights activate when they detect motion. Burglars are most likely to go for the darker, more hidden areas around your home, such as upper-level windows that can only accessed with a ladder. Having a lighting system that brightens up these areas will leave the potential thief visible to neighbors if he tries anything funny. Someone on a ladder trying to pry open a window at 2:00 am is a suspicious enough sight for most neighbors to get involved.
Canine Security: There's a reason that guard dogs have been in use for centuries: they're very effective at what they do. Most thieves won't even consider breaking into a house with a dog trained to call out and/or attack intruders.
Dogs certainly aren't for everyone, and caring for one can take a large amount of expense, time and effort. But many can testify having a living, adaptable creature on guard while you're sleeping or away can be invaluable in protecting the house. Be sure that the dog is able to be fed and watered while it's guarding. The backyard is a popular avenue for a thief to break in, so giving the dog access is a good idea (also to go to the bathroom). Be sure to put in some research before deciding on the breed.
Thieves are opportunists, and most aren't looking for a challenge. Making sure they know that your home won't be an easy target is the best way to keep them away.
Security System: Many modern homeowners wisely opt to install some kind of home security system. There are many recognizable brands out there, and it can be displayed noticeably on the outside your home with a sign or sticker that says something like "Protected by So-and-So". There are both wired and wireless setups, and they each have their own merits. Wired systems are more of a hassle to install, but don't come with concerns like battery life that wireless systems may include.
On most of these systems, you just input the code into the control panel on your way out or in. Depending on the system you have, when the system is armed, an alarm will go off when motion sensors are triggered or a window or door is breached.
Lighting: Keeping the outside of your home lit is not only important for the safety of yourself and visitors, but it can also be an effective method of deterring burglars. Most exterior lights activate when they detect motion. Burglars are most likely to go for the darker, more hidden areas around your home, such as upper-level windows that can only accessed with a ladder. Having a lighting system that brightens up these areas will leave the potential thief visible to neighbors if he tries anything funny. Someone on a ladder trying to pry open a window at 2:00 am is a suspicious enough sight for most neighbors to get involved.
Canine Security: There's a reason that guard dogs have been in use for centuries: they're very effective at what they do. Most thieves won't even consider breaking into a house with a dog trained to call out and/or attack intruders.
Dogs certainly aren't for everyone, and caring for one can take a large amount of expense, time and effort. But many can testify having a living, adaptable creature on guard while you're sleeping or away can be invaluable in protecting the house. Be sure that the dog is able to be fed and watered while it's guarding. The backyard is a popular avenue for a thief to break in, so giving the dog access is a good idea (also to go to the bathroom). Be sure to put in some research before deciding on the breed.
Thieves are opportunists, and most aren't looking for a challenge. Making sure they know that your home won't be an easy target is the best way to keep them away.
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Campbell Homes builds new homes in Colorado Springs with modern design in mind, including the latest in security. They're the only Colorado builder to be named Builder of the Year three times!
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