Keeping the family home safe – share your tips!

One of my worst fears is a home invasion. My friend Lee already experienced a break-in and her story left me feeling very uneasy. She lives in a neighborhood. With other houses around – a place she felt safe.  And the burglars took as much as they could carry! She wrote, “These burglars devastated us and I’ve yet to heal.” I cannot imagine how that feels.

She immediately began looking into a home  surveillance system. If someone broke in once, what is to stop someone else again? At least with a camera you can catch the thief on film and have a higher chance of bringing them to justice.

And after reading her story, my eyes were opened. WIDE. If it could happen to her, why not me? Are locks good enough? Seriously, what would I do if I experienced a home breach?

Lee had the stickers and signs in her yard that her house had a security system, but never actually installed one.  Apparently thieves are willing to take their chances. Creepy, huh?

So share your opinion here!

Is locking my doors enough? Should I purchase and activate a security system? Have you ever been the victim of a home invasion?