From the cost of having a service to relying on locks and a dog to assuming that systems are not as great as they claim, these myths could put your home and loved ones at risk—if you play into them.

Often, it’s easy to overlook all the necessary precautions to protect your property and loved ones after moving in to a new home. Burglars are more than ready to take advantage of that fact.

A home under renovation can be a gold mine to potential burglars! It is not just your personal property that burglars are interested in. Renovation sites have construction materials and tools that are very attractive too.

It is easy to be caught up in the romance of Valentine’s Day. From the chocolates to the flowers to the romantic candlelight dinners, you have a lot going on. Small errors or neglect is all it takes for huge safety and security issues.

With perimeter monitoring, security lights and even surveillance cameras, you may be able to provide your family with a little peace of mind. Also, burglars may be deterred if they know you have an alarm system.

Your home’s windows are what open you up to the world. Unfortunately, what you enjoy about windows is also what potential burglars enjoy: the view.