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Friday, August 28, 2026

3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Break-Ins Easier

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3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Break-Ins Easier
What you need to know
  • Think your home is secure because you have a lock on the door?
  • [Quick cuts: front door, backyard gate, window left cracked open] Small oversights—not expensive gadgets—are what often make homes easier to target
  • [Close-up of worn deadbolt, loose door frame, sliding door] A sturdy deadbolt helps, but so do reinforced strike plates and solid door frames

HOOK

Think your home is secure because you have a lock on the door? [Quick cuts: front door, backyard gate, window left cracked open] Small oversights—not expensive gadgets—are what often make homes easier to target.

→ Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace — free, takes about 60 seconds.

KEY POINT 1

See what you qualify for
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We go deeper on this in this rundown — worth a read before you decide anything.

First: weak entry points. [Close-up of worn deadbolt, loose door frame, sliding door] A sturdy deadbolt helps, but so do reinforced strike plates and solid door frames. If your front or back door wiggles, that’s a problem worth fixing.

KEY POINT 2

→ See what you could be approved for — free, takes about 60 seconds.

Second: easy-to-spot routines. [Person leaving lights off, stacking packages by the door, posting vacation photos] Don’t advertise that no one’s home. Use timers for lights, bring in packages quickly, and wait to post travel photos until you’re back.

3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Break-Ins Easier
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The Homeowner's 12-Month Insurance Checkup

A nine-line annual review that routinely finds several hundred dollars a year that homeowners never knew they were overpaying.

  • The nine lines on your policy that actually control your premium
  • Why your rate went up even though you never filed a claim
  • The coverage gap that shows up on most policies after a renovation

Download the free guide

Printable. Nothing to buy to read it.

Sources & further reading

This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.

TB

Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor

Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.

Updated August 2026

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

3 Smart Home Security Blind Spots Most People Miss

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3 Smart Home Security Blind Spots Most People Miss
What you need to know
  • Most break-ins don’t start with a movie-style smash-and-grab
  • They start with one easy mistake homeowners overlook: a blind spot
  • Your front door is the first place to check

HOOK

Most break-ins don’t start with a movie-style smash-and-grab. They start with one easy mistake homeowners overlook: a blind spot.

→ Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace — free, takes about 60 seconds.

[Quick cuts: front door, side window, Wi-Fi router, and backyard gate]

KEY POINT 1

Your front door is the first place to check. If you still have a weak strike plate, loose screws, or a lock that feels wobbly, fix that first. A solid deadbolt helps, but the frame has to be strong too.

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We go deeper on this in this rundown — worth a read before you decide anything.

[Close-up: deadbolt, strike plate, screwdriver tightening screws]

KEY POINT 2

→ See what you could be approved for — free, takes about 60 seconds.

Next, look at windows and side entrances. Keep trees and furniture from creating cover, and make sure any window near a latch is locked and visible from the street or a neighbor’s view. Lighting matters more than people think.

[B-roll: trimming bushes, turning on porch light, checking window locks]

3 Smart Home Security Blind Spots Most People Miss
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The Homeowner's 12-Month Insurance Checkup

A nine-line annual review that routinely finds several hundred dollars a year that homeowners never knew they were overpaying.

  • The nine lines on your policy that actually control your premium
  • Why your rate went up even though you never filed a claim
  • The coverage gap that shows up on most policies after a renovation

Download the free guide

Printable. Nothing to buy to read it.

Sources & further reading

This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.

TB

Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor

Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.

Updated August 2026

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

3 Home Security Mistakes Burglars Notice First

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3 Home Security Mistakes Burglars Notice First
What you need to know
  • What’s the first thing a burglar notices about a house?
  • It’s usually not a fancy alarm—it’s the easy stuff you forgot to fix
  • If your door has a weak strike plate, short screws, or a loose deadbolt, it can be an easy target

HOOK

What’s the first thing a burglar notices about a house? It’s usually not a fancy alarm—it’s the easy stuff you forgot to fix. [Quick cuts: front door, dark driveway, open window]

→ Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace — free, takes about 60 seconds.

KEY POINT 1

See what you qualify for
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We go deeper on this in how home security actually works — worth a read before you decide anything.

Start with the front door. If your door has a weak strike plate, short screws, or a loose deadbolt, it can be an easy target. Upgrade the hardware, and use 3-inch screws in the strike plate. [Close-up of door hardware being reinforced]

KEY POINT 2

→ See what you could be approved for — free, takes about 60 seconds.

Next, check your windows. An unlocked window, even on the second floor, is an open invitation. Add simple window locks or pins, and make sure sliding windows can’t lift out of the track. [Hands locking windows, sliding track close-up]

3 Home Security Mistakes Burglars Notice First
Free 5-page PDF · no charge

The Homeowner's 12-Month Insurance Checkup

A nine-line annual review that routinely finds several hundred dollars a year that homeowners never knew they were overpaying.

  • The nine lines on your policy that actually control your premium
  • Why your rate went up even though you never filed a claim
  • The coverage gap that shows up on most policies after a renovation

Download the free guide

Printable. Nothing to buy to read it.

Sources & further reading

This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.

TB

Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor

Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.

Updated August 2026

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3 Smart Home Security Habits That Stop Easy Break-Ins

Home Security GuideCameras, monitoring and what actually deters break-ins
Free — takes 60 seconds
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3 Smart Home Security Habits That Stop Easy Break-Ins
What you need to know
  • What if the biggest home security mistake isn’t your camera or alarm..
  • but the simple habits that make your house look easy to enter?
  • First: lock the “obvious” spots every time

HOOK

What if the biggest home security mistake isn’t your camera or alarm... but the simple habits that make your house look easy to enter?

→ Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace — free, takes about 60 seconds.

[Quick cuts: front door, package on porch, unlocked window, dark driveway]

KEY POINT 1

First: lock the “obvious” spots every time. Most people remember the front door, but forget garage doors, side doors, and ground-floor windows. Do a one-minute lock check before bed and before you leave.

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We go deeper on this in our home security guide — worth a read before you decide anything.

[Hand checking deadbolt, sliding window lock, garage side door]

KEY POINT 2

→ See what you could be approved for — free, takes about 60 seconds.

Second: make your home look occupied. Timers on lamps, a porch light at dusk, and pausing mail or packages when you’re away all help reduce easy opportunities. A dark, still house can stand out more than you think.

[Lamp turning on automatically, porch light, mailbox, package pause screen]

3 Smart Home Security Habits That Stop Easy Break-Ins
Free 5-page PDF · no charge

The Homeowner's 12-Month Insurance Checkup

A nine-line annual review that routinely finds several hundred dollars a year that homeowners never knew they were overpaying.

  • The nine lines on your policy that actually control your premium
  • Why your rate went up even though you never filed a claim
  • The coverage gap that shows up on most policies after a renovation

Download the free guide

Printable. Nothing to buy to read it.

Sources & further reading

This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.

TB

Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor

Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.

Updated August 2026

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3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Burglaries Easier

Home Security GuideCameras, monitoring and what actually deters break-ins
Free — takes 60 seconds
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3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Burglaries Easier
What you need to know
  • Think your home is secure because you lock the front door?
  • That’s a good start—but a few common mistakes can make a break-in much easier than it should be
  • The front door gets attention, but many intruders look for the easiest door, window, or garage access

HOOK

Think your home is secure because you lock the front door? That’s a good start—but a few common mistakes can make a break-in much easier than it should be.

→ Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace — free, takes about 60 seconds.

[B-roll: person locking door, then cut to exposed side window and dark porch]

KEY POINT 1

First: weak entry points. The front door gets attention, but many intruders look for the easiest door, window, or garage access. Make sure exterior doors are solid, strike plates are reinforced, and sliding doors have a security bar or pin.

See what you qualify for
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We go deeper on this in the details that matter — worth a read before you decide anything.

[B-roll: close-up of door strike plate, sliding door security bar]

KEY POINT 2

→ See what you could be approved for — free, takes about 60 seconds.

Second: hiding spare keys too well. Under the mat, above the door, or in a fake rock—those are the first places people check. A better move is to give a trusted neighbor a spare, or use a lockbox mounted out of plain sight.

[B-roll: fake rock moved aside, then lockbox near side wall]

3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Burglaries Easier
Free 5-page PDF · no charge

The Homeowner's 12-Month Insurance Checkup

A nine-line annual review that routinely finds several hundred dollars a year that homeowners never knew they were overpaying.

  • The nine lines on your policy that actually control your premium
  • Why your rate went up even though you never filed a claim
  • The coverage gap that shows up on most policies after a renovation

Download the free guide

Printable. Nothing to buy to read it.

Sources & further reading

This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.

TB

Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor

Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.

Updated August 2026

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3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Break-Ins Easier

Home Security GuideCameras, monitoring and what actually deters break-ins
Free — takes 60 seconds
Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace
Check availability in your area →
3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Break-Ins Easier
What you need to know
  • Think your home is secure because you lock the front door?
  • First: your front door deadbolt only helps if the door and strike plate are strong enough
  • [Close-up of door frame and deadbolt] If the frame is weak or the screws are short, the lock may not do much

HOOK

Think your home is secure because you lock the front door? [Cut to a front door with a basic lock, then a concerned homeowner looking at side entrances] The truth is, a lot of break-ins happen because of small, easy-to-miss weaknesses—not dramatic movie-style break-ins.

→ Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace — free, takes about 60 seconds.

KEY POINT 1

First: your front door deadbolt only helps if the door and strike plate are strong enough. [Close-up of door frame and deadbolt] If the frame is weak or the screws are short, the lock may not do much.

See what you qualify for
Free to check and it will not affect anything on your end.
Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace →

We go deeper on this in how home security actually works — worth a read before you decide anything.

Upgrade to a reinforced strike plate and 3-inch screws.

KEY POINT 2

→ See what you could be approved for — free, takes about 60 seconds.

Second: don’t advertise that nobody’s home. [Mailbox overflowing, packages on porch, lights left off at night] Open curtains for days, packages piling up, or a dark house every evening can signal an empty home. Use light timers, pause deliveries, or ask a neighbor to help.

3 Home Security Mistakes That Make Break-Ins Easier
Free 5-page PDF · no charge

The Homeowner's 12-Month Insurance Checkup

A nine-line annual review that routinely finds several hundred dollars a year that homeowners never knew they were overpaying.

  • The nine lines on your policy that actually control your premium
  • Why your rate went up even though you never filed a claim
  • The coverage gap that shows up on most policies after a renovation

Download the free guide

Printable. Nothing to buy to read it.

Sources & further reading

This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.

TB

Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor

Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.

Updated August 2026

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

3 Home Security Mistakes Burglars Notice First

Home Security GuideCameras, monitoring and what actually deters break-ins
Free — takes 60 seconds
Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace
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3 Home Security Mistakes Burglars Notice First
What you need to know
  • [Close-up of a front door, package on porch, porch light off] What makes a home look easy to target in just a few seconds?
  • Often, it’s not high-tech—just a few common security mistakes burglars notice right away
  • [Show an unlocked side gate, hidden spare key under a mat] First: obvious access points

HOOK

[Close-up of a front door, package on porch, porch light off] What makes a home look easy to target in just a few seconds? Often, it’s not high-tech—just a few common security mistakes burglars notice right away.

→ Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace — free, takes about 60 seconds.

KEY POINT 1

[Show an unlocked side gate, hidden spare key under a mat] First: obvious access points. An unlocked side gate, a weak latch, or a spare key hidden under the mat can turn a quick look into an easy entry.

See what you qualify for
Free to check and it will not affect anything on your end.
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We go deeper on this in what to look at first — worth a read before you decide anything.

Walk your property tonight and check every door, gate, and window that could be used quietly.

KEY POINT 2

→ See what you could be approved for — free, takes about 60 seconds.

[B-roll of dark porch, then motion light turning on] Second: poor lighting. A dark front porch, side yard, or driveway gives someone cover. Motion-activated lights are simple, affordable, and one of the fastest ways to make your home look watched and less inviting.

3 Home Security Mistakes Burglars Notice First
Free 5-page PDF · no charge

The Homeowner's 12-Month Insurance Checkup

A nine-line annual review that routinely finds several hundred dollars a year that homeowners never knew they were overpaying.

  • The nine lines on your policy that actually control your premium
  • Why your rate went up even though you never filed a claim
  • The coverage gap that shows up on most policies after a renovation

Download the free guide

Printable. Nothing to buy to read it.

Sources & further reading

This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.

TB

Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor

Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.

Updated August 2026

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Monday, August 24, 2026

3 Home Security Gaps Burglars Notice First

Home Security GuideCameras, monitoring and what actually deters break-ins
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3 Home Security Gaps Burglars Notice First
What you need to know
  • [Front door at dusk, camera slowly moves past visible package, dark porch, and side gate
  • ] Before you buy a fancy security system, ask this: what does your home already look like to someone passing by?
  • Burglars prefer easy cover, so a dark entry, side yard, or driveway makes your home look like a low-risk target

HOOK

[Front door at dusk, camera slowly moves past visible package, dark porch, and side gate.] Before you buy a fancy security system, ask this: what does your home already look like to someone passing by?

→ Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace — free, takes about 60 seconds.

KEY POINT 1

See what you qualify for
Free to check and it will not affect anything on your end.
Your Homes Connection — Contractor Marketplace →

We go deeper on this in what to look at first — worth a read before you decide anything.

[Split screen: dark porch vs. ] Start with lighting. Burglars prefer easy cover, so a dark entry, side yard, or driveway makes your home look like a low-risk target. A simple motion light near the front door, garage, or back gate can change that fast.

KEY POINT 2

→ See what you could be approved for — free, takes about 60 seconds.

] Next, check your doors. A deadbolt helps, but weak screws or a loose strike plate can undermine it. Make sure the deadbolt throws fully, the frame feels solid, and the door doesn’t flex when you tug it.

3 Home Security Gaps Burglars Notice First
Free 5-page PDF · no charge

The Homeowner's 12-Month Insurance Checkup

A nine-line annual review that routinely finds several hundred dollars a year that homeowners never knew they were overpaying.

  • The nine lines on your policy that actually control your premium
  • Why your rate went up even though you never filed a claim
  • The coverage gap that shows up on most policies after a renovation

Download the free guide

Printable. Nothing to buy to read it.

Sources & further reading

This article is for general information only and is not professional financial, legal, or medical advice.

TB

Tom Bishop — Home & Safety Editor

Tom covers home security, improvement, and energy topics, comparing options on cost, reliability, and real-world performance so homeowners can decide with confidence.

Updated August 2026

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