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Tips to Feel Safe and Secure at Home
To
help you and your family feel safer in your home, here are five simple safety
tips:
1. Not all locks are
created equal. Make sure you have quality locks. For maximum safety,
choose high-security locks. For example, look for locks that feature Bump Guard
technology, such as the Smart Key Deadbolt, which protects against drilling and
picking.
2. Light it up!
Illuminate your home, inside and out. A timer or
solar-powered light on the front, back and side of a house makes it more
difficult for burglars to hide and gives the impression that someone is home.
Install a lamp or TV timer when away so it appears someone is inside after
dark.
3. Mow your lawn
already! Overgrown
grass is a sure sign that no one is home. Don’t give the impression that your
house has been left vacant for an extended period of time.
4. Don’t brag about your vacation. Think
twice before posting upcoming trips on Facebook or Twitter. According to a
study out of the United Kingdom from Credit Sesame, approximately 78 percent of
ex-burglars use Twitter, Foursquare and Facebook to single out empty homes. A
good way to counter the technology used by the bad guys is to upgrade your own
equipment. Using wireless technology can protect your home by integrating a
home automation system to monitor who enters and exits your home from your
smartphone or Internet connection.
5. Remember to
protect your spare key and your goods. Leave one with
someone you trust. Never leave it on the property. Keyless entry locks with
electronic keypads are another option to consider.
I hope this information is useful.
Should you need assistance with any of your real estate needs,
please contact Supreme Manor Real Estate Services 773-881-9224. Feel free to visit us on our website or any
of our social media sites.
Have a Supreme Day!
Sheila M. Wilkinson-Sanders
Managing Broker/Owner - CPA, GRI, CNC
Supreme Manor Real Estate Services
1840 West 95th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 785-0127 Direct
(773) 797-9640 (fax)
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