Ever think about what could happen if your house is broken into? Instead of waiting until after it happens be proactive and help prevent it. Burglars and robbers tend to avoid places that seem easy to get to into. There are several different options you can do to prevent it from ever happening.
Option 1: Get a guard or watch dog
There are several different types of breeds that are known for being good guard dogs. Some types are German Shepherds, Rottweiler, Doberman pinscher, Standard Schnauzer, etc. If you want a good guard dog get them as a puppy and train them as you wish. If you are afraid of them being over protective of you or your family socialize the dog with others. Professional Dog Trainers can also help in basic housetraining and teach the dogs of what O.K. is and not O.K.
Option 2: Have a light pole installed by Power Company
If you live in an area that doesn’t have a lot of light at night you can call your Power Company and have them install a light pole on your property for only $10 extra on your electric bill a month. The extra light is also a deterrent from robbers and burglars that wish to try and enter during the night time.
Option 3: Install a security system
There are several different kinds of security systems; privately owned or provider. If you wish to pay a monthly fee for your house to be monitored on when you enter and exit your home them a security provider would be for you. Several security providers are ADT, SafeWise, LifeShield, etc. There are tons of providers out there but be sure to read the fine print before signing any contract. For a basic system with ADT costs around $40.00 a month which comes with 3 door alarms, 1 security panel, and 1 motion sensor (if you have cats or dogs it will cause this to go off A LOT).
Having a privately owned security system is also an option that doesn’t require a monthly fee. Some security systems available come with 1 video camera to several hundred. Today they make security systems that can be recorded digitally to any computer or hard drive. An external hard drive is normally pretty cheap if you wish to have the video stored on something other than your computer. A basic security system from Best Buy is $100.00 and comes with a recording station.
Option 4: Beware of dog and security signs
Place security and beware of dog signs on the door, windows within reach from the ground and out in your front yard. This is the cheapest option to go buy. Signs don’t cost much at all and by placing these signs on the doors, windows and in the front yard lets people know you mean business. If you don’t have a security system installed in your home place signs out. When a burglar or robber sees these signs it makes them believe you have a security system installed in your home.
On a final note if you don’t have any deadbolts installed on your doors. Have a professional, husband, or neighbor install them. Their cheap and easy to install. Also, have the framework around the doors checked before their installed to make sure that when you are home and someone is trying to get in that the deadbolt will hold.
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