As temperatures outside increase, crime trends toward a sharp increase as well. There are several possible explanations for this correlation. People spend more time out of their house and tend to be more socially interactive during the warmer months. This creates an ideal opportunity for criminals to steal from unsuspecting people. Whatever the reason, 16% of people experience a property crime yearly. Being extra careful during the spike in crime during the spring and summer months can help you avoid these crimes.
Some people make the mistake of assuming that their neighborhoods are safe from crime because they have never had any reports of a break-in. Home burglaries can happen anywhere and at any time. The best solutions to crime in the home are:
- Burglary System – There are a lot of affordable systems that can be installed quickly to keep your home and belongings safe. We recommend wireless systems with internet connectivity to provide you with the ability to stay connected with your home and upgrade in the future.
- Security Cameras – Most people don’t think of putting security cameras in their home. They are a great option if you need to watch a nanny, your children, your pets, or even just checking to make sure your home is alright while you travel. Security Camera can also provide police with critical clues to solve a break-in and return your belongings.
- Home Automation - Home automation systems have the ability to connect all of your electronic devices to a single user-friendly remote. These systems give you the power to lock and unlock doors, turn appliances on and off, and remotely control the thermostat, just to name a few.
The benefits of implementing home security systems like these seem to be unending. There is no better answer for deterring crime. Homes without a home security system are three times more likely to be broken into. With a security sign in your window or yard, criminals are three times less likely to target your home. And when you're not home, your peace of mind is never in question. The cost of your home insurance may also be lowered when you own a security system as your risk of burglary significantly decreases. Give OMNI Security a call and one of our home security consultants will help you figure out which security options are best for you.
Winter and spring are wonderful seasons to enjoy. However, they
also come with some added risks for water damage in your home or business. The
weather during these seasons can be quite extreme at times, and there are a
number of different water related problems that can occur. Water damage can
happen any time, but its likelihood increases during the winter and spring.
Common causes of water damage:
- Burst pipes from cold temperatures: Cold winter temperatures are sometimes
frigid enough to cause pipes to burst. This can cause a significant amount of
damage to your home or business.
- Sump pump failures: Many people rely on sump pumps to keep their basements
dry. Cold winter weather can cause the sump pump’s discharge pipe to freeze.
This will stop it from working. However, there are actually many things that
can go wrong to cause a sump pump to stop working. Regardless of the cause,
when one fails, a basement can flood very quickly.
- Water heater leaks: A water heater leak is something that can happen anytime
of the year. However, people tend to use more hot water when it’s cold outside.
Also, some heating systems run off of a water heater. This is why water heater
leaks can be a problem during this time of the year.
- Washer Leaks: Spring cleaning is a great tradition. However, it also means
that more people will be using their washing machines during this time of the
year. This means there is potentially a greater risk of washer leaks occurring
in the spring time.
- Dishwasher Leaks: Just as spring cleaning can lead to a rise in the number of
washing machine leaks, it can lead to a rise in dishwasher leaks as well.
Dishwasher leaks are sometimes unnoticeable at first, which allows them to
cause damage without you even realizing it.
- Flooding: The most difficult source of water damage to avoid is that created
by nature. Heavy precipitation, along with melting ice and snow, can easily
flood your home or business. There is so much potential for flooding during
this time of the year, because the snow and ice pile up during the winter, and
then quickly melt during the spring thaw.
Have your home monitored for water damage
A good way to help prevent your home or business from being destroyed by water
damage is to monitor them. Equipment can be installed, with sensors that will
detect any potential water related problems. If there are any water related
issues, you will know. This will allow you to potentially avoid disaster. At
the very least, you can learn about a problem, and get it taken care of as soon
as possible.
Learn More - About water monitoring systems from OMNI Security
Benefits
There are many benefits to having your home or business monitored for water
damage. If there is flooding taking place, you can immediately get your most
valuable possessions out of harm’s way. If a sump pump loses power, you can
quickly do whatever is needed to fix the problem, and get it running again.
Also, if you have your home or business monitored for water damage and the
pipes burst, you can turn off the water main to avoid further damage.
Regardless of what issue comes up, you will be able to respond quickly.
Wrap-up
Winter and spring are seasons that bring good times, and unfortunately
potential water damage issues as well. Having your home monitored for water
damage will give you peace of mind, so you can enjoy these wonderful seasons
instead of worrying. As with most things in life, it’s always better to be one
step ahead.
