How secure is your family, home and shop?

Callum,

In 2004 my family fell victim to an arsonist. They were able to pry open the back door and lit fires in four different parts of the house. It was total loss, I understand how you feel. My home has been rebuilt and the stuff has been replaced. The sense of violation takes time to fade; but it will.

-- Chris

That is a shame. Have you ever seen the show It Takes a Thief? If they want in they are getting in. You can do everything right and your neighbors could leave something out and they will still get in.

Unfortunately Josh is right in my opinion. You can’t really stop a determined thief, all you can do is slow them down and hope that someone/something spots them and they leave. Both my house and shop are secured by steel entry doors with deadbolts, two very suspicious/inquisitive dogs that alert on anyone comming on the property, and best of all really good neighbors. Sorry for your losses.

-- Growing older but not up!

that sucks bro, this is the exact reason why i have a big red cattle dog.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

I think i may have to invest in a dog!

Always wanted one so maybe this is the right time to get one

Callum

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Wow that is to bad. Sorry to here about that. Some times people are such %^&%%&^@!%$%^%$RI^(.. Okay I said that. But its true. Well I hope they find out who did it and put them in jail for a long time. It is sad but true. If they want in they will get in no matter what you do. Well I am just glad to here that you and your family are safe. Thats a good thing. Good luck.

-- Davesfunwoodworking

Sorry ya got burgled. I’ve been there it makes you feel violated and tells you to never have a jewelry box again that’s the 1st place they go.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Thieves are cowards. I’m sorry for your family’s loss, Callum.

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

I know the feeling Callum, we have been robbed twice. It’s not what they take so much it’s the fact the cowards have been in your place.You will get over it in time.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

I have a big friendly Lab. His bark though, sounds anything but! Where we live now is a very low crime area, esp. where it comes to burglary. I’m not saying it won’t happen here (cuz the guy down the road busted 2 kids who “walked in” as he was napping on the couch). He got the details of their van and when the cops did catch up to them, they found some stolen goodies in the van. So, they’re gone.

My parents though had three “known” attempts on their house (Akron, Ohio area) but the growls from the family Doberman stopped the thieves from going any further. She was a friendly dog as well.

My advice:

1. Lock it up.

2. Have a good Insurance Policy.

3. Participate in a Neighborhood watch.

4. Window bars.

5. Get a big snuggly dog and teach it to bark/growl whenever anyone approaches or knocks.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

I vote for the dog approach as well. We’ve got a four legged burglar alarm who is great with the kids and sounds like he’d eat you alive if you crossed him (or his pack…uhh humans). It is to be hoped that the police catch these scoundrels and stop their cowardly activities.

-- ...it's rennovation time!!!

Hi Callum;

Like the others here, I’m sorry about your loss. It seems we all have experienced this at least once.

I often worry about my shop, and sometimes my house,(lol). I have a couple dogs that are friendly, provided you are escorted in. Otherwise, the term dead meat comes to mind. With a doggie door in my back door of the house, they’re free to roam around the property.

It does provide some sense of security.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

when i go to work in the city i take the red guy with me and nobody even thinks of going in my truck.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-