I travel often for work. We recently moved. My wife had good awareness in the old house ( the night time sounds expected, neighborhood action etc.) We have been at the new place a year or so and she still has not adapted to the new conditions to a point she feels confident in her awareness. This results in her not being able to get good rest at nights and having challenges as a mom the next day both due to lack of rest magnified by dad being out of town. My travel plans are ramping up for the year.
What strategies do you have that I could use to increase her confidence in security? Main concerns are large sliding glass door off of deck in backyard (we have a very sensitive, large influence range bright motion light right by the door). Also 2 egress style windows in the basement which would allow a predator to work on access with little detection though the light should detect them on the way to the windows.
I seek not just suggestions on these specific issues listed but other general ideas. I list this topic separate due the “new home” twist, I have done many searches on this fine message board of info and have some suggestions already.
Current situations… We do have dead bolts on all doors, some double keyed, we have a dog that while not vicious is aware and gives warning. Pea gravel/shrubs around accessible windows. Sliding glass door is wedged as well as normal lock. Neighborhood is quite and trustworthy no thru traffic, some adjacent neighbors are quality folks, the type that call you up when the dome light has been left on in your car to warn you so the battery does not go dead. Those guys are priceless, we should bake them more pies! I give them a heads up when I am out of town. All the kids are at the same side of house as main bedroom, just down short hall, I can hear them breath if I listen close enough.
Are alarm systems reliable? I am not sure of my budget for this but I will do what is necessary.
FYI: Given the proper warning I have no doubt my mamma bear can defend the cubs with sufficient tenacity! I do need to get her better tools for the job, our current arms list includes items a bit oversized for her though she can operate them sufficiently to get the job done.
What strategies do you have that I could use to increase her confidence in security? Main concerns are large sliding glass door off of deck in backyard (we have a very sensitive, large influence range bright motion light right by the door). Also 2 egress style windows in the basement which would allow a predator to work on access with little detection though the light should detect them on the way to the windows.
I seek not just suggestions on these specific issues listed but other general ideas. I list this topic separate due the “new home” twist, I have done many searches on this fine message board of info and have some suggestions already.
Current situations… We do have dead bolts on all doors, some double keyed, we have a dog that while not vicious is aware and gives warning. Pea gravel/shrubs around accessible windows. Sliding glass door is wedged as well as normal lock. Neighborhood is quite and trustworthy no thru traffic, some adjacent neighbors are quality folks, the type that call you up when the dome light has been left on in your car to warn you so the battery does not go dead. Those guys are priceless, we should bake them more pies! I give them a heads up when I am out of town. All the kids are at the same side of house as main bedroom, just down short hall, I can hear them breath if I listen close enough.
Are alarm systems reliable? I am not sure of my budget for this but I will do what is necessary.
FYI: Given the proper warning I have no doubt my mamma bear can defend the cubs with sufficient tenacity! I do need to get her better tools for the job, our current arms list includes items a bit oversized for her though she can operate them sufficiently to get the job done.