One of the biggest reasons people shop at Fence Center is to provide a
viable and affordable way to secure their homes. Although burglaries are down from the 1970s
when
110 homes out of
1,000 were burglarized in some fashion, home burglaries are still a threat that you
must consider to your family’s holdings. In 2012, the average amount of goods
stolen per burglary equated to $1,675. In such a tight economy, this could be a
devastating amount of money. However, there are ways to secure your home to
deter burglars from entering it. Here are several musts.
·
Install
a fence: We might be biased with this one because we sell them, but a
fence is a great first step in securing your home. A fence not only
acts as a physical barrier that forces a burglar to climb over it in order to
access your home; they also limit visibility. A vinyl fence prevents the
burglar from seeing what‘s on the other side. By not knowing, the burglar is
less likely to take a chance.
·
Get
a guard dog: Did you know that 63% of all burglaries take place between the hours of 8
AM-6 PM – the hours most people are at work. Buying or adopting a dependable
guard dog will let the burglar know that there is a presence at your home, even
if you aren’t there. No burglar wants to bring attention to themselves due to a
barking dog. Plus, a dog is a welcome, loyal addition to any family.
·
Be
mindful of your doors: Close to a third of all home burglars go through
the front door. To combat this, make sure to invest in steel reinforcement or a
very good deadbolt as a regular lock won’t be enough. And remember to check your doors before you
leave to make sure you remembered to lock them.
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