Burglar proof your house
'Gifts under the tree and additional vehicles in the driveway belonging to guests?some perhaps from out-of-state?present added incentive for thieves,' said Dave Kushner, owner of DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates.
IT’S SAFE to say that most burglars are a bit smarter than the ones tormented by McCaulay Culkin in the film Home Alone. A home improvement and furnishing club, DirectBuy, located in Chicago, has some helpful tips on protecting homes for this holiday season and beyond.
“Gifts under the tree and additional vehicles in the driveway belonging to guests—some perhaps from out-of-state—present added incentive for thieves,” said Dave Kushner, owner of DirectBuy of Hoffman Estates. “There’s even more opportunity if the people happen to go away for holidays. By following some simple steps, a home can be safeguarded against potential break-ins.”
Some hints to ensure a safe, happy holiday season include:
- Purchase an alarm system and advertise that fact on exterior windows and doors.
- Secure doors and windows at all times, particularly at night.
- Keep window shades drawn, particularly near the Christmas tree. Gifts visible from street level provide temptation to thieves who may consider smashing the window to grab a package.
- Headed out of town for the holidays? Utilise lighting timers for both interior and exterior lights to ensure it appears to outsiders that someone is still at home.
- After Christmas, don't pile up empty gift boxes on the street for the garbage man, which simply informs burglars of expensive gifts awaiting them inside the home.
- Keep home owners insurance policy up-to-date
“Unfortunately, we don’t all possess the guile of Home Alone’s Kevin McCallister. It’s probably better and safer that way,” said Kushner. “By taking the above precautions, you can provide enough of a deterrent so that thieves leave your home alone.”
DirectBuy offers alarm systems and other items needed to protect homes during the holidays, all at direct insider prices. In addition, each DirectBuy club employs product specialists and designers who can help members select the system that works best for their home.
For more than 38 years, DirectBuy clubs have offered members the opportunity to enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, flooring and accessories by purchasing from over 700 brand name manufacturers and their authorised suppliers. With several convenient locations in Chicago, consumers can enjoy a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.
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