The facts are cool! On average, thieves break into homes every 15 seconds, according to an explosive report by Fairfax News.
These crimes are not isolated or rare. They don’t just happen in “bad” neighborhoods or in the middle of the night.
In fact, about two-thirds of home thefts happen during the day, when your children and grandchildren are at school and you are at work. That’s when the house is sitting unsecured and your neighbors won’t blink when they see someone near your house – after all, we all get deliveries almost every day.
Peace of mind is something you should just resolve to have this year for your family and yourself. It’s easier and more economical than you think to protect your home. (Keep reading for tips from our sponsor SimplySafe.)
Bonus: Don’t miss Tip No. 3 from our sponsor SimplySafe. Homes without security systems are burglarized three times more often than secure homes.
3 tips to protect your home
1. Close Your Blinds
Home security experts agree that there are some simple steps you can take to convince burglars to move on to an easy target. For starters, turn off your window blinds and shades.
Most thieves are not at risk of being injured or arrested. You can make them think you are at home by closing your windows and closing your blinds and curtains.
Note: Criminals run away with an average of $1,600 worth of goods when they break into a home.
2. Lock Your Garage
Lock your garage door every time you leave your house. It’s so easy to forget to do this, isn’t it?
There are days when your whole family seems to be in and out of the garage. It’s nonstop.
You can have a keypad so your kids can enter the house after school. Do they always close it behind them?
You can have the garage door opener in two cars while your spouse uses a smartphone app to open and close it. Maybe you have a voice-activated smart speaker at home that opens it on command.
Of course, an open garage door is an invitation for thieves to go straight in. Did you know that 30 percent of burglaries happen without forced entry, usually through an open door or window?
3. Simply Install a Home Security System
The facts are clear. Homes with security systems are three times less likely to break down than unsecured homes – causing injury and even worse harsh realities.
The good news is that, thanks to technology, home security is easy to set up. It is economical for almost everyone’s budget and you are not locked into a long term contract.
Note: SimplySafe costs a few dollars a month. Courtesy of Komando.com Click Here for an Exclusive SimplySafe Deal!
Step-by-Step Setup in Minutes
Your SimplySafe Home Security System will be delivered to your front door. There are a handful of components inside, including a keychain remote control, sensors, and a base station.
You will hear the base station talking to you. “Welcome to SimpliSafe” etc.
Once you’ve plugged in your base station, you’re ready to set up the SimplySafe system. do you have five minutes?
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SimpliSafe covers your base, starting with a super-loud 85db and 105db siren. There are door and window sensors.
There are devices to alert you to fire, carbon monoxide, freezing pipes, floods and more. SimplySafe’s sensors will alert you to broken windows or broken keypads.
There is a panic button that you can place near the most vulnerable member of your family. SimplySafe alerts you almost immediately when your system is on.
Think about your own peace of mind knowing that you are protecting your family. Now, you can get a 60 day guarantee! As a showrunner for The Kim Komando Show, you get free shipping and free returns! To protect your home with SimplySafe, visit SimplySafe.com/kim today.
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