How to Live Safer at Home
I have spent a lot of time talking about home security with many homeowners. I am attempting to get some insight on different ways that our homes become at risk. I asked each person I spoke with if they had ever witnessed any suspicious actions at their house. A robbery, broken windows, a suspicious individual – anything really. Almost everybody had a story to tell. Most of the experiences would lead them to get a burglar alarm. I have heard that Dearborn Heights Security.com is a popular choice.
One individual said that he had been home for the afternoon one day, but left to pick his son up from football practice. When he and his son got back home approximately 10 minutes later, one of the windows was broken and several things were missing from inside. He seemed to think he was being watched, and the thief knew when he left. A different mother of 3 said to me that she opened the door for a man who claimed to be a salesperson. After the guy finished speaking, he asked if he could talk it over with her inside. She declined, and the man replied by asking if he could still come inside and use her telephone. Considering the guy was being persistent, she again declined and shut the door in his face.
All of us have had our encounters with suspicious situations and people. Some experiences are worse than others, like the first man’s experience. The information I am analyzing helps me figure out what moves people to install a home alarm system. The second woman said she quickly decided to get one the next day.
I have heard a lot of identical stories from other people. You never really know what might happen on a specific day. I am positive that these two people did not wake up that morning thinking something unusual would happen that day. It definitely stresses the value in always being prepared.