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Home Security

As a single mother with a young daughter there are times that I feel particularly vulnerable. One of the worst was when I we first moved from our apartment into the house I bought. The first couple nights I didn’t really notice, I was too tired, unpacking, cleaning, moving furniture, when I went to bed at night my eyes were closed before I hit the pillow. After the first couple of nights I started to notice how many different ways there are to get into my house, and I have to say I got a little nervous. I wanted to … Continue reading →

Mastering the Lived-In Look

Mastering the lived-in look while you are on vacation can spare you from having your house ransacked. That’s the word from law enforcement officials, though they aren’t referring to your rental cottage or your outward appearance. Rather, police are encouraging folks preparing to hit the road this Labor Day weekend to follow steps in order to make it appear as though someone is occupying their home while they are away. Some ways to avoid home invasions while you are on vacation include: *Lock all doors. *Secure all windows. *Stop the mail and newspaper. *Rig exterior lights so they turn off … Continue reading →

How to Prevent a Home Invasion

The words “home invasion” are very scary. The thought of someONE forcing their way into your house while you are home to commit robbery or violent crimes can put you into a panic. Not only does a home invasion violate our personal private space, but it could be potentially dangerous to ourselves and our families. Unfortunately, home invasion crimes seem to be on the rise. There are no accurate statistics, since a home invasion will usually be reported as a robbery or residentially burglary. But there are more instances of this crime being reported in the media. So how can … Continue reading →

Update on Home and Personal Security

With the downturn in the economy home burglary and invasions have unfortunately increased. For this reason, you need to take extra precautions in protecting your home. Families.com has several articles on protecting your home and property, but with the increased danger in our communities, there are some new things you should consider. A home security system is an important key to protecting your home. While most people use home security to protect the house when they leave or when they are sleeping, you should also use a security system during the day. An increasingly disturbing number of home break-ins are … Continue reading →

Single Parenting: Feeling Safe

One of the biggest fears when you go from being with someone to being single is feeling safe. The house is strangely quiet in the middle of the night or when the kids are away. You hear every little thing and often jump in the middle of the night at the slightest of noises. You feel as if you cannot relax and have an alcoholic beverage or any type of medication that would alter your perception in any way. What if there was a fire? Would I awake to the alarm or the smell of the smoke? What if someone … Continue reading →

Single Parents: If Only They Knew

Do you know that out of place feeling you get when the traditional families are all together and you are left standing there with your kids with no significant other? Maybe some of you do not feel this way especially if you went through a horrible marriage. Just the same I am sure that there are others that do feel this way. I have seen some wonderful mates that are not appreciated. There are two sides to every story, I realize, but then again nobody is perfect. If you have a fairly decent mate in your life, acknowledge and appreciate … Continue reading →

Top 3 Reasons to Install a Home Security System

When I watch the evening news it makes installing a home security system seem like a logical decision. The Top 3 reasons to install a home security system: Protection: Everyone has a different level of need for protection. It’s a simply formula of whom, what and where. The basic math is the more “who‘s” your are responsible to keep safe and the more “what’s” you have collected along the way, the more protection you and your family need. There may be times in our lives when we have few possessions and only need to take care of our own personal … Continue reading →

Tips For Preventing A Home Invasion.

In the last Insurance Blog I wrote about the difference between a burglary and a Home Invasion which happens when criminals force their way into a home while one or more family members may be home in order to rob or commit some other crime. Cubb Group has this list of ideas on How to help prevent a home invasion on their website. Fortify your home with solid core doors, strong locks and security devices on windows. To strengthen locks, secure heavy-duty strike plates with at least four three-inch screws. Keep all doors and windows in the home and garage … Continue reading →

Home Invasion – Make Sure Your Door is Secure

I was unloading groceries yesterday when one of my neighbors, walking a pair of dogs, approached me. “Did you see the police cars yesterday?” “Police cars?” “Yea, here on our street.” “Noooo. What happened?” Two men in a hatchback vehicle backed into the driveway of a house on our street around midday. One approached the front door while the other man went around the side of the house and into the back yard. While the at-home mom who lives there was approaching the front door the man at the back of the house was attempting to open the back door. … Continue reading →