The time has come when statistics show that the crime of home break-ins are on the rise in rural areas, that means it is time for country living to be made burglar proof with the help of a home security system.
Living in the country no longer means it is safe to leave the house unlocked while running to the store.
Going on vacation and leaving the house unprotected and dark is asking to come home to find possessions missing and the safe feeling destroyed.
To make a home burglar proof there several things that need to be done, the first is to have a dependable monitored home alarm system.
This is a system that will alert the family and the monitoring center, in the event there is a break-in or an attempted break-in.
The features, that are included in this type of system allow for it monitor for other things besides break-ins, the alarm system is able to monitor the home for smoke, fire and carbon monoxide.
One of the advantages of a monitored home alarm system are the decals that can be placed on the windows and sign that can be placed in the yard, this will alert a burglar scoping out this home that this is not an easy house to break into.
Instead it is a house that has protection and the authorities could arrive before they have time to enter the house, take what they want and leave the house.
The main advantage that a homeowner can have over a burglar along with their alarm system are the additional items that can be put in place such as outdoor lighting.
Outdoor lighting can keep the area around the home well lit that alone is a deterrent for someone breaking into a residence.
A well lit area does not leave them places to hide in the shadows, instead they are in full view for anyone in the house to see, for neighbors to see and vehicles on the road.
Outdoor lighting comes with different abilities, there is the type of lighting that is turned on and off by a switch, there is dusk to dawn lighting and there is motion lighting.
Choosing the type that's right for the family should not be a problem with the different types of outdoor lights.
Living in the country often means family is away from home for longer periods of time, because errands, shopping, work and school are further away than they would be living in the city.
This means there is more time for someone to check the house out and decide if this residence is a good candidate for a break-in.
Before leaving the dwelling the security system should always be armed, this will protect the house while the family is not there.
It is up to the homeowner to make the country residence burglar proof, door locks alone are not able to keep this person out of the home.
They are experienced in picking locks; looking for unlocked windows and in sneaking around without being seen to get what possessions they can from the home.