home invasion ...10 tips from a crook call Michael to avoid this problem 601 750 2274

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste … and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of computer gaming system you bought for them .

4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.

5. If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.

6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.

7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom—and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

8. It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door. I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.

9. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it.)

10. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

Burglar proof your home ..3 steps to start

With all the home invasions and break in robberies in upscale neighborhoods, it amazes me how few of the homeowners have initiated even the basic steps to protect your home form invasion .

First ...check your windows for protection. This is generally available on newer windows with the slip locks on the sash ...those tabs you push in so that the window is locked. Check them all and keep them locked.

Second..if you are reading this, then you have a home computer. This is a real asset today in that you can install simple programs that keep a small video camera or two recording while you are gone. These are easily programmed to work certain hours of the day ( while you are gone ) or to record at random times. here is some info on video recording programs

TRENDnet SecurView Wireless Day/Night Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Surveillance Camera TV-IP422W (White)


Third ...Install EXTENDED deal bolts on ALL exterior doors. These are dead bolt systems that allow the plunger to extend into the door jamb AND the FRAMING behind the jamb. In fact, you are requiring any intruder to kick down the entire framing system of the door. This is very seldom done since the crooks are in a hurry . They kick it 2 or 3 times, see it isnt going to fail , go to another house. Success on your part.

Although simple for an experienced carpenter, the tools required and the ability are a little outside the scope of the do it your self guy or gal , and this is when you need to call Michael at 601 750 2274.

these are the basic steps that everyone should do in the entire subdivision. I am continually amazed that upscale neighborhood homes are not built with these steps completed.

call Michael for any advice or help .