Property Security is Fundamental to Personal Security

Your home's security depends on many things. One frequently overlooked facet of personal security is property security.

You can secure your property in many ways:

1) Make it less appealing to a potential thief

2) Put up a security perimeter

3) Use cheap security measures

How you can make your property less appealing to thieves:

1) Mow your lawn! If a thief knows that you're home they're less likely to invade your property; and a mowed lawn is always a good indicator that you aren't on vacation

2) Get your mail! There is no bigger 'On Vacation' indicator that a stuffed mail-box. If you're away have you neighbors pick it up for you.

3) Use lights on timers! If your first floor light is on, a thief will believe you're home. You can set automatic timers on your lights and use electricity friendly bulbs to cut down on cost.

How you can can put up a security perimeter:

1) Use nature! Hedges are a natural security perimeter that separates your home from the street. Make use of them.

2) Good fences make good neighbors. Buy a good fence that clearly defines your home; it's easier to spot an intruder against a background than it is in the open.

3) Leave your dog outside with an electric fence active. Nobody wants to break in when your dog will alert the neighborhood of an unwanted presence.

How you can use cheap security measures to protect your property:

1) Buy security system yard signs! You can get them as part of a do it yourself security system package from us here at SimpliSafe.

2) Use motion activated lights! Thieves hate the spot-light; make sure to take away their shadows with as many motion activated lights as you can.

3) Use gravel outside your home. The more gravel the better; the loud crunching noise is a boon to your personal safety.

Security threats are real, and you need to protect yourself!