Many people are concerned with ensuring the safety of their family and home, and there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to protecting your loved ones and property. Did you know that almost 90 percent of burglaries are considered preventable? There are many steps you can take and facts you can learn in order to protect yourself against intruders.

First, did you know that burglars will often choose not to rob your home if they see a door decal or yard sign indicating you have home alarm monitoring? Simply posting about your front point security can stop crime from happening before anyone even attempts to enter your home.

Second, burglaries are more likely to occur in the warm weather of summer than in the winter. It is important to be extra vigilant during these months. When you go on vacation, consider having someone check up on your house for you once a day. DIY home security systems, which are usually wireless security systems, can also be useful in detecting and deterring crime even if you are not at home. Many people get in the habit of leaving open windows or door screens to let air circulate, but make sure that while you are not around, this is restricted to second floor windows.

Third, many people are using DIY home security systems to give themselves peace of mind. DIY home security systems are not only easy to set up, but can be geared to protect the areas you think are in need of the most security, et cetera. If someone disturbs your door or window who is not supported to, your home security alarms will call the central office, and they will check to see whether it is you or an intruder, and send help if it is not you. References.