Page 12 - Allisons Magazine Holiday 2021 Issue 04
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Keep Your Home





 PROTECTED




 This Holiday Season                                        Keep in touch with a trusted neighbor during the holidays
                                                             Let a neighbor know


                                                            to help increase your home security. Let them know if you’re
                                                           traveling, and ask them to keep an eye on your home and
                                                          pick up your mail or any potentially important packages for
 written by: NATHAN SMITH                                 safekeeping. Communicating with your neighbors about your
                                                         home, and offering to help others, too, gives everyone some
 The holidays are a splendid                            reassurance that they have a community of support nearby.
 time of year filled with fun, food,
 friends, and family. However, with
 gifts out in the open and time spent

 away from home, there are more
 opportunities for your home to
 become a target.
            Upgrade to smart home devices
 Nevertheless, you can have peace of   Smart devices can give the illusion that someone is home
 mind this holiday season by taking   while you are away. Smart lighting allows you to turn your
 steps to ensure your home’s safety.  lights on and off while you’re out of your house, either

            manually or by scheduling a time through your smart
            device. A smart doorbell provides video surveillance of
            anyone coming to your door, and outdoor lightning options
            can be motion-activated and provide video feeds to your
            phone. These measures make your home less of a target
            by immediately deterring any unwanted guests.











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