There are enough things to worry about in life, your cottage\nsecurity shouldn\u2019t be one of them. After all, your cottage is your zen escape\nfrom the hustle and bustle, but unfortunately, cottage break ins aren\u2019t that\nuncommon in our region. They can happen when a property is left vacant for\nmonths or even just days. It all boils down to taking the necessary precautions\nto deter a would-be thief, which is the best way to protect your property and\nhave peace of mind. These tips will help you achieve just that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does it look like\nit\u2019s lived in? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If it looks like someone\u2019s been there recently, then that\ncan help deter a break-in. Be sure to get your laneway ploughed, steps brushed\noff, lights turned on occasionally, or just fresh tire tracks in the snow or\ngravel might do the trick. You can call on the services of a local cottage\nsecurity company, or call on your neighbours and reward them with a nice bottle\nof wine or gift card to thank them for their time; it\u2019s a worthy investment. You\ncan also activate lights, music or even \u2018barking dog\u2019 recordings remotely if\nyou have internet and electricity hooked up year round at your cottage. There\nare great advancements in technology regarding home security to take advantage\nof; be sure to check them out and see if any of them work for you and your\nfamily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Doors, windows &\nlocks <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t just lock up the windows and doors at the end of the\nseason and pack up the car to head home. There are a few more steps to add the\nextra level of security. First, you\u2019ll want to board up windows or secure them\nwith wood sticks\/blocks from the inside. You\u2019ll also want to tie down and lock\nup your outdoor valuables such as propane tanks, BBQs, personal watercrafts,\ncanoes, kayaks, and so on. Have a hefty, sturdy deadbolt lock installed on all\ndoors, including on any outbuildings or sheds as well. For your interior\nvaluables, take home what you can if you will be gone for an extended time, or\nhide it under beds or just out of the way for a hurried thief to notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check your insurance\npolicy <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cottages need insurance not just for potential damage from\nfire, extreme weather, pests or other occurrences, but for the contents as\nwell. Connect with your insurance company to find out just what you are covered\nfor, and be sure to send them photos of your cottage inside and out. The extra\nprecautionary steps you take to secure your cottage, the lower your insurance\nrates might be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go ahead and enjoy every minute of your family cottage\nwithout the worry of theft or break ins. For any questions you may have about\nbuying, selling or making changes to your cottage or home in the Parry Sound\nregion, but sure to connect with us at Ares Law. We\u2019re the experienced,\nknowledgeable, local legal team that knows this area best. Our specialty is\nreal estate law, so let us help safeguard your investment. Call today at\n705-746-6444. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are enough things to worry about in life, your cottage security shouldn\u2019t be one of them. After all, your cottage is your zen escape from the hustle and bustle, but unfortunately, cottage break ins aren\u2019t that uncommon in our region. They can happen when…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[63,147,106,58,33,146],"class_list":["post-1438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-cottage","tag-cottage-security","tag-parry-sound","tag-real-estate-law","tag-real-estate-lawyer","tag-theft"],"yoast_head":"\n