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Did I Lock My Front Door 5 Tricks To Stop Worrying About Your Home

We all know that draining feeling at the pit of your stomach. You forgot something, but you are not sure what it is. You’re an hour from home, stuck in traffic, or sitting at your desk at work, unable to concentrate when the dreaded question enters your mind: Did I lock the door on my way out?

Internal panic ensues. You should go check, but you have a meeting, or an appointment. What if today is the day a burglar targets your home?

You start imagining all of the valuables and sentimental items and what they mean to you, and your day is ruined by worry.

The reality is, home invasion is not uncommon¹

We spoke with homeowners around the US to come up with 5 easy tips to keep yourself and your family safe and worry-free:

1. Installing a home security system is the single most effective way to deter theft and violent crime. 9 out of 10 burglars actively avoid homes with security systems.²
2. Live video monitoring will keep you alert to threats while deterring potential criminals from trying to enter your home.
3. Some security systems allow you to manually arm and disarm your home remotely from your phone or computer so that you can breath easy, knowing that your home is safe while you’re away. You can even control your lights and thermostat!
4. Have the community on your side. If your home alarm is triggered, a trained professional will notify both you and the police, so that you never have to fear missing the alarm warning.
5. Work with a trusted and proven security system.

We did some research into the best home security systems out there, and found one company that offers all of the above. ADT Home Security comes out on top, and as a bonus, they offer free quotes, installation and activation!