Whether expensive jewelry, devices, vehicles, or irreplaceable family heirlooms, the idea of being a victim of burglary is something that can send shivers down your spine and cause you immense stress even before it happens. Because of this, home security and protection is a must, especially if you are away from home on vacation or at work. This home protection goes further than a house alarm; you need to consider other ways to protect your valuables, which involves a combination of modern technology and common sense.
Four Easy Ways to Protect Your Valuables
1 – Remote Monitoring
Smart home technology may not be something you have embraced just yet. But it can be immensely reassuring to know that you can check on your home wherever you are. Wifi doorbell cameras and notifications will alert you if it spots something suspicious, enabling you to take action. You can speak directly with some models. But if you’d rather take advantage of the element of surprise, you can call your neighbors to check everything out or ring the police immediately to take action and protect your home.
2 – Security Lights
Security lights may not keep your doors and windows locked, but they are still useful for alerting other people that someone is creeping around the house who shouldn’t be. It’s essential to invest in bright lights, especially in blind spots and darker areas like the side of your house or around the garage. These lights can spook potential thieves and make your neighbors take notice, especially if the thief knows you’re away from home. Modern security lights come with a range of customization features. Thus, you can select the range and brightness, which will prevent them from triggering when the neighborhood cats stroll past.
3 – Think Outside the Box
If your home does get broken into while you’re on vacation, you shouldn’t make it easy for them to find your valuables. In most cases, you may have some valuables with you, such as your phone and car keys. But, there might be cash, family jewelry, or other sentimental items that burglars might think are worth something. Rather than hide them in your clothes drawers, which is obvious, think outside the box and hide your valuables in weird places like cereal boxes or old jacket pockets. The harder you make it, the better chance you have of the thieves giving up or even getting caught.
4 – Reinforce Targeted Areas
There are many ways thieves will try to get into your home, and they will look at weaker areas that you might neglect. This could be the garage roof, your windows, or the area around your basement. You can make it more challenging for them to get in by reinforcing these areas by working with roofing suppliers or builders who can upgrade the frames and materials, making it impossible to breach.
Bottom Line: Keep Your Home Safe and Sound and Protect Your Valuables
Knowing your home and your treasures are safe and sound even when you are out of the house will give you exceptional peace of mind and make you more willing to take time away from your home. If you’ve ever been a victim of burglary before, you understand how violating it can feel, but with these solutions, you’ll guarantee that you can protect your valuables.
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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