Crime really knows no time or place, but the incidence of robberies are at its highest during the summer months. This is partly due to the fact that most people are on a vacation during this season, leaving their homes unattended for and more attractive to burglars. How can you increase the security of your house even while you are on a vacation?
The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics revealed that the incidence of household burglary is at its highest during summer, reports Trulia. While a robbery can definitely take place at any time or place, this figure shows that this tends to occur more whenever its homeowners are on a vacation.
The good news is that homeowners can still ease their worries away even while they are on a vacation. Thanks to the advancement of technology, homeowners can increase the security of their homes even when they are miles away.
According to the publication, one of the ways to increase security at home while you are on a vacation is to make the house look like someone is still in it. This means that your lawn must be mowed before leaving in order to give the appearance that someone is tending to the property.
Also, you need to make sure that you are not announcing to everyone that you will be on a vacation and no one will be home for the next couple of days. This means that you should pack your stuff in an area no one can see and you should refrain from posting about your trip online.
As previously reported here on Realty Today, newer security systems can now be controlled remotely. One can give off the impression that someone is still home by switching the lights on and off at various times of the day through smart lights, which can be controlled through apps. You can also amp up the security of your home by installing security cameras.
