subject: Get The Most Out Of Portland With Better Home Security [print this page] It seems like everyone wants to move to Portland these days, which is probably why it seems like everyone's from somewhere else and you can never seem to meet a native of the area. Sure, Stumptown is full of bike riding hipsters who seem to think their fixies are cooler than your road bike, but that's not enough to deter people from this beautiful city. And even though there's a nearly steady mist from October through May, the summer months in Portland are certainly some of the most beautiful in the country. On weekdays, Portlanders love to relax in town at Mt. Tabor, or Washington Park, or on the banks of the Colombia and Willamette Rivers, but on the weekend everyone wants to get out. With the majestic Mt. Hood and gorgeous beaches along the Pacific Ocean just 1.5 hours away in either direction, it's no wonder that Portlanders love to get outside. Unfortunately though, while everyone is out playing, they need to make sure they have good home security measures in place to prevent any break-ins from happening.
Thieves love it when homeowners are away because it provides the perfect opportunity to break into a house without having to confront anyone. Everyone knows that summertime is when home robberies really increase because everyone is out enjoying the lovely weather, and that's especially the case in Portland. Even if residents don't head out to Cannon beach or Seaside for a day trip, there are so many summer festivals that thieves are able to target houses as residents leave for the day. When Portlanders head out of their homes, thieves get started on trying to find the easiest way into those empty houses. With a little preparation though, you can make sure you have good home security measures to reduce the likelihood that you'll become a victim while you're out enjoying The City of Roses.
The best way to make sure that your house is protected is to get a home alarm system. That's because home alarms are a reliable, electronic way to monitor your house and because they quickly alert the authorities when something goes wrong. Some homeowners want to rely on things like their family pets to guard the house, but animals are no match for experienced and determined thieves who will find a way to distract or eliminate a pet. Once you've got a home alarm installed, all you have to do is enter your passcode when you leave your house. The system will then be armed and your house will be protected. So you can head out to Sauvie Island or the Hood River Valley to pick fresh local fruits, or you can attend one of the Portland Sunday Parkways events, or the Providence Bridge Pedal, or anything else you can think of. While you're out exploring all of the great things the Pacific Northwest has to offer, you won't have to worry about the safety of your house and you won't end up returning to a messy situation that would ruin your day.
