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After the holiday season, many people take stock of their lives, making resolutions and setting goals. In the past, you may have made it your New Year’s resolution to eat better, work out more, or start a new hobby, but has amping up your home security ever made it onto your list?

A home's aesthetics, maintenance, energy efficiency, and layout are essential. However, one of the most critical aspects is the degree to which security measures protect the house, as few things are as important as your safety and that of your family.

Burglaries and home invasions tend to spike during the summer months, with break-ins occurring about every 90 seconds in Canada, according to figures from SGI Canada. However, you can do several simple things to reduce your risk of becoming a target.

  ‘Tis the season to be jolly – but also vigilant. The holiday season is indeed a time for giving, but for criminals, it’s a time for taking. The rates of robbery and theft tend to increase during the holidays as thieves seek out valuables, vacant homes and unguarded packages.

Are you going away for summer vacation? Don’t leave your home unprotected! Burglars are looking for vacant homes, especially during the summer when families travel. Your home could become a target if you don’t take the right steps before retiring.