Tag Archives: break ins

Protecting Your Home From Burglars–Part 1

Do you keep a spare house key under a flowerpot or behind a workbench in the garage? Or, do you simply enter your home through an unlocked window when you find yourself locked out? (Confession: I have.) My dad will cringe when he reads this. He has a saying: “If you can get in that easily, so can a burglar.” He’s right. And, over the years I have found that a small investment of time and money can go a long way to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of burglary or assault. Here are some simple tips on … Continue reading →

Six Ways To Protect Your Home From Thieves While You’re On Vacation

You’ve waited an entire year for this—your family’s summer vacation. Whether you decide to fly to an exotic location for a few weeks or are just planning to spend a few days camping in the great outdoors, nothing can ruin a wonderful family outing than coming home and discovering you’ve been robbed. It is a grim reality that I often overlook. I get so caught up with the planning, packing, reconfirming reservations, and ironing out other logistics that the thought of an unwelcome houseguest invading our space often gets put on the back burner. Now it’s all I can think … Continue reading →