DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN YOUR OWN HOME?

Do you feel safe in your own home? If you could use some do it yourself tips on how to keep you and your family safe, then you need to read this article.  With the economy in the shape that it is in, I am reading more and more everyday in our hometown paper about homes that are being broken into for anything that these thieves can grab onto to sell for cash.  Whether they are trying to support their drug habits, or just trying to provide for their families and needing money, its a real threat in all of our lives these days.  No one, and no community is immuned from that possible break-in. 
The vicitims of these crimes aren't nearly as upset about what was taken as they are scared for their families of what could have happened if they were home, and the simple fact that they feel violated.
You can prevent yourself from being a victim with these 5 essential steps.  Anything you can do to protect your home is better than doing nothing at all!

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  Do-It-Yourself Home Security Check: 5 Essential Steps

  Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in. Read

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