Regardless of whether you live in the country, the suburbs, or the city, home security is probably something that crosses your mind every day. It might be as simple as wondering, during your daily commute, “Did I lock the door behind me?” If that's the extent of your security preparedness, though, you should probably start re-thinking your approach; there's more to keeping your family, your property, and your possessions safe from burglaries and break-ins than locking a door.
You have to consider the elements of your home that are outside of those four familiar walls – what's in your garden, what outdoor furniture do you have, and how do you organize your garbage and recyclables? In the United States, a residential burglary occurs once every 20 seconds. That's over a 1.5 million break-ins per year, or around 4500 homes every day! Take some tips from this infographic to make your home safer and give you peace of mind.
Infographic by: livewatch
You have to consider the elements of your home that are outside of those four familiar walls – what's in your garden, what outdoor furniture do you have, and how do you organize your garbage and recyclables? In the United States, a residential burglary occurs once every 20 seconds. That's over a 1.5 million break-ins per year, or around 4500 homes every day! Take some tips from this infographic to make your home safer and give you peace of mind.
Infographic by: livewatch
