According to the FBI, nearly 2 million burglaries occur each year. If you're heading off on vacation this summer, burglar proof your Gulf Shores home while you enjoy your time away by not telling the world you're gone, and by having your neighbor help out. According to the FBI, burglaries cost victims about $4.5 billion […]
Gulf Shores Home Burglary Prevention Tips
Burglars succeed too often because of obvious mistakes. But there are clear steps to limit burglary risk to your Gulf Shores home when you're away. There are some obvious things you can do — installing deadbolt locks or double key locks (in doors with glass), getting a dog, or installing a home-security system — these […]
10 Things Making Your Home a Target for Thieves
A home is robbed every 14.6 seconds and the average dollar loss per burglary is $2,119, according to statistics released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This statistic doesn’t help anyone’s homeowner insurance rates. Sure you lock your doors and windows when you’re not home (you’d be surprised how many people don’t). But here are […]