There are plenty of awesome things about buying a home, but it brings new worries too — like home security.
It is now up to you, rather than your landlord, to protect your home against dangers like burglars. According to Nationwide Insurance, a burglary happens every 15 seconds in the United States. Use these seven tips on how to prevent a burglary in your home.
Of course, none of these measures will provide absolute protection against burglary. They can, however, significantly reduce your risk by making it more difficult and risky for a would-be thief to break in. Often, that’s all it takes to send them off in search of a less challenging target.