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Yard Work and Home Security
Whenever you leave home for an extended period of time, one of the first items of business should be to arrange someone to take care of your yard, summer and winter.
One trick burglars use to gauge whether or not someone is home is the condition of the lawn. If your lawn is consistently mowed each week, two weeks of growth can tip a burglar to your absence. If your driveway and sidewalks are normally shoveled after a snowstorm, the presence of accumulated snow can also cause a would-be thief to start casing your home for a planned burglary.
It's actually not too difficult to make arrangements for the upkeep of your property while you're out of town. Consider contacting a neighbor, a family member, a trusted friend from work or church, or even a contracted service. They'll be happy for the work, even if it's only for a week or two.
Remember, home security is something that needs your attention on various levels. A monitored ADT home security system can help protect your house whether you're home, gone to the store, or away for the summer. Don't leave anything to chance.
Window Stickers And Yard Signs Really Do Work
Some people think that home security company window decals and yard signs are just a form of advertising. Well, in a manner of speaking this is true. It's advertising that your house is fully protected and if you're a would-be burglar you should just shuffle along.
Security stickers and signs do work. I was at a store today and saw several signs that told me the store was under video surveillance. I'm not a criminal and wasn't doing anything wrong, but my natural instinct was to look around to see if I could spot the security cameras. We all do it. There is something ominous about security and surveillance systems, and we take notice whether we're doing something wrong or not.
When you have an ADT home security system professionally installed, your system comes with a window decal and a yard sign. Use them. They work, and that's why they're included as a part of every monitored ADT home security burglar and fire alarm system.
Weekend Camping Trip Has Me Thinking About Home Security
Later this month we're going camping for the entire weekend. This means no one will be in our house for three days. I decided I'd better do something about that.
I bought some timers so I could cause some lamps and a television to turn on and off at different times of the day and night while we're away. This is a very good way to simulate being home. It's pretty easy to set up – just monitor your own habits for a few days and then replicate them with the timers.
I also made arrangements for a neighbor to collect my mail and newspapers. Leaving those things uncollected for even one night can tip off a smart burglar that no one is home. We're leaving our house empty, but the last thing we want to come home to is an empty house.
Just as we walk out the door we're arm our monitored ADT security system. This is a great way to ensure 24/7 protection while we're away. Should anything go wrong, they'll have local emergency units on their way, probably faster than dialing 911.
Even short trips require a diligent home security plan. Make your monitored ADT home security system a key part of that plan.
Basement Apartments & Ground-Level Living
I rent out the top level of my split-level house, and live in the basement with my wife and son. From a home security outlook, there are unique challenges living in the basement of a split-level house.
The primary challenge, of course, it that all of my windows are at ground-level. From the inside I can protect them with window sensors as a standard part of my ADT home security system, but that's only half the equation. The outside needs attention.
When you have windows at the ground level, you have to ensure that burglars won't want to mess with them. A great way to accomplish this is to plant rose bushes in front of them. This is exactly what we did, and honestly I feel like it has greatly improved our home security.
Our other concern, of course, is flooding. We actually have sandbags in our storage shed, but our primary protection is a flood sensor as part of our ADT home security equipment. We want the fastest notification possible in the event of rising water levels.
No matter where you live you can protect your home with a little common sense, a bit of work on your part, and having a monitored ADT home security and burglar alarm system professionally installed.
Keeping Your Yard Properly Maintained Can Ward Off Burglars
Summer means good weather, warm nights, family vacations, and more burglars on the prowl than in the winter. Maintaining your yard is a great way to make a potential burglar look for a different target.
One indicator experienced burglars use to pick a target is the condition of the yard. If it's obvious the lawn hasn't been mowed in over a week, or children's toys or other objects in the yard haven't been moved in many days. This is a clear sign that no one is home, and that's when burglars start looking for an easy way in.
Mow your lawn regularly, and make arrangements for yard care if you're going to be away for an extended time. Pick up those objects that find their way around your property. Bikes, trikes, footballs, Frisbees, and other similar objects that remain unmoved for too long will attract a burglar casing properties in your neighborhood.
Arm your house with monitored ADT home security system for optimal protection, particularly when you're away on summer vacation. Your property will be protected 24/7, which will let you enjoy your time away!
