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Five Ways to Secure Your Home for Under $100
At Dave Reed Insurance, the Peace of Mind People, we are always looking for great tips to help our customers. One of our insurance providers, Bankers Insurance Group has suggested these ideas.
Home security is always on our mind here at Bankers Insurance Group. Staying protected means more than getting a homeowner’s insurance policy – it’s about keeping theft from happening in the first place.
Here’s our top 5 ways to secure your home for under $100.
Door Security Bar
These bars offer a simple and low cost solution to secure the doors to your home. Supplying protection from hundreds of pounds of force and even vibration activated intrusion alarms these sub-$50 products offer one more way to protect the major traffic areas of your home.
Wedge Alarm
Don’t want a security bar in your entranceways? These small wedge shaped alarms screech when disturbed. Though these alarms won’t prevent unwanted guests from gaining access they are loud enough to scare off intruders and easy to set up.
Motion Activated Flood Lights
Simple motion activated outdoor floodlights shed light on loiterers while going easy on your wallet. Make sure you install these easy to deploy lights near doors and access points on the outside of your home. They’ll also help you find your keys in the dark (or avoid tripping on those pesky steps).
Dummy Security Camera
Security cameras are an excellent deterrent to crime, but costs are prohibitive and equipment maintenance requires a small fortune. These “dummy” cameras are made with the same outer casing as the real thing minus the costly electronics. Many even feature motion activated LED lights. Placed at key entrances these solutions provide another convincing deterrent.
Man's Best Friend
We went there… A well-trained furry companion can be one of the best security measures you can take. Adopting an animal in need of a home is as simple as going to your local shelter, and although it will cost you more than $100 over time, it’s a worthwhile investment. Make sure the breed you choose is not excluded under your insurance policy or banned by your neighborhood association.
If you have other concerns about making your home secure, feel free to call us at 850 494-2264 (Creighton Rd. office) or 850 453-8555 (N. Navy Blvd. office).
