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Thwarting Potential Thieves
Security cameras watch over your property and alert you when the unusual occurs. Today, you also have digital tripwires. Placing an invisible boundary near the pool, by the garage, or around your property ensures you receive notifications and live video feed when someone unknown crosses them.
This strategy may not be as fun as Kevin’s icy stairs and heated door knobs, but it’s the best security method for protecting your home and loved ones when you’re gone.
A Proactive Illusion
Of course, proactive measures are always a better idea when it comes to home security. After all, dealing with a bad apple after they’ve entered a home, as young Kevin had to do, is much more stressful than keeping them off the property in the first place.
One of the best intruder deterrence measures is creating the illusion that you’re home. Unfortunately, thieves have gotten used to light timers, often using their reliable timing as a sign that you’re not home.
