{"id":510,"date":"2020-04-10T01:53:03","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T08:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/?p=510"},"modified":"2021-02-23T12:50:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T19:50:54","slug":"home-security-tips-advice-for-your-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/home-security-tips-advice-for-your-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Security Tips &#038; Advice for Your Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Holiday crime is something that you probably don\u2019t think about but occurs at alarming rates. In fact, in the U.S., about 1.5 million home burglaries occur each year, with most break-ins occurring in the summer months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>That\u2019s when Americans are most likely to go on vacation or outside to enjoy the warm weather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>The second most popular season for break-ins occurs during the cold winter months. This is the time that people often take trips to visit family and friends. What\u2019s more, this is also the time of the year when people usually have valuable presents in their homes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Without a doubt, break-ins can be expensive, stressful, and traumatic, leaving the victim feeling violated and without any sense of safety. Fortunately, preventing break-ins is relatively easy. It just requires extra thought and preparation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>That\u2019s why in today\u2019s article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onsiteproperty.com\/\">Onsite Property Management Services<\/a> shares with you 6 home security tips and advice for your holidays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>But first\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burglary Statistics<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White men are most likely to break into your home, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ucr.fbi.gov\/crime-in-the-u.s\/2018\/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018\/tables\/table-42\">FBI<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The average cost of a burglary is $2,799.<\/li><li>Your bedroom is most likely to be the target of a burglary, according to the American Society of Criminology.&nbsp;<\/li><li>According to the FBI, burglaries happen every 23 seconds.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Burglaries are more likely to occur in rural states.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The majority of the burglaries happen during the summer months.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Burglaries are most likely to happen during the daytime.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Being aware of when they happen is important so you can reduce your risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>With that in mind, now let\u2019s look at what you can do to prevent these break-ins, especially when you are away on holiday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #1: Consider installing a home security system. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/cctv-2417559_640.jpg\" alt=\"Home Security Tips &amp; Advice for Your Holidays\" class=\"wp-image-513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/cctv-2417559_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/cctv-2417559_640-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Home security systems can help protect your home and family from intruder threats. And thanks to technological advancements and increased competition, these systems have become much readily available and arguably more effective today than they have ever been.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Aside from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/westminster-locksmith-services\/residential-locksmith\/\">home security<\/a>, newer systems can also help protect your home from fire outbreaks and carbon monoxide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Expect to pay anywhere between $20 and $100 per month for a home security system. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #2: Trim tall trees and overgrown bushes.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Unkempt trees and bushes can help provide useful cover for an intruder attempting to break into your property when you are away on holiday. The dark, shadowy hiding spots that tall trees or high brush provide will enable intruders ample conditions to conduct their business with minimal or no interruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Therefore, keep your trees and bushes trimmed, especially around entryways where burglars may perch prior to breaking and entering your property. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #3: Illuminate your home.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pikrepo.com-1.jpg\" alt=\"Home Security Tips for Your Holidays\" class=\"wp-image-514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pikrepo.com-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pikrepo.com-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>You can also help make it difficult for burglaries to break into your home by improving the lighting around it. A good way of doing this is by installing motion-detector spotlights. These have inbuilt sensors that automatically turn on when movement is detected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>You may also consider installing timer switches on lights the on main living areas. This will help create the illusion of activity inside your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #4: Secure your windows. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Most burglars don\u2019t want to go to crazy lengths to get into your home. As a matter of fact, 23 percent of burglars use a first-floor open window to break into a home. Sadly, many windows are simply left unlatched or don\u2019t have strong enough locks to keep a determined burglar out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>So, how do you secure your windows? Well, here a few things you could try to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/the-best-window-locks\/\">good-quality window locks<\/a>.<\/li><li>Reinforce your window glass.<\/li><li>Install window security cameras.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Use window bars and grilles.<\/li><li>Keep your windows locked.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #5: Use durable doors and deadbolts.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pxfuel.com-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Home Security and Best Lock\" class=\"wp-image-517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pxfuel.com-6-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pxfuel.com-6-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>This is perhaps the most obvious one. Unsurprisingly, most burglars enter a home through the front door, according to a survey conducted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.com\/home\/improvement\/home-security-prevent-burglars\/\">Nationwide Insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Therefore, take the time to check your home\u2019s front door as well as other external doors. One of the things to do to secure your home is by investing in a good-quality deadbolt. They are hard to break down without the right tools and experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>On the other hand, all a burglar needs to break into a door with handle locks is only a plastic credit card.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>But remember, though, no matter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mikelocksmith.com\/types-of-locks\/\">which lock you choose<\/a>, it will only be as strong as the door in which it\u2019s installed. As such, make sure you have a good-quality door to begin with. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #6: Don\u2019t tempt fate. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>Although holidays are a festive season, try taking a reserved approach when it comes to displaying costly gifts and decorations. Resist the temptation to show them off to the entire neighborhood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>So, after emptying the gift boxes, make sure to break them down and place them in large garbage bags to conceal the deliveries from Santa.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrapper\">\n<p>With all the shopping, decorations, parties, and fun coming up with the holiday season, it is vital to keep your home safe from any potential burglaries. Use these 6 tips to help keep you safe! <br><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday crime is something that you probably don\u2019t think about but occurs at alarming rates. 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