'Til Death Do Us... Become Burglary Victims: 5 Tips to Secure Your Home Before Leaving on Your Honeymoon

A blissful honeymoon can be sometimes stressful if you don’t make sure your domain is safe and sound before skipping town. Don’t let this situation happen to you!

Everyone knows to lock up their house, but here are some other tips from theBulldog Bar Squad for keeping your residence safe while you're on your honeymoon:

1. Turn off and unplug appliances.
When leaving town for a trip longer than just a weekend getaway, turning off your appliances (and even unplugging them) is a good way of giving yourself the extra assurance that your home is really safe. While you shouldn't unplug your refrigerator (unless it's completely clean and empty), unplugging all your other appliances will help reduce the risk of electrical fires... and can even save you some money at the end of the month.

2. Hold your mail.
It may sound unnecessary to some, but it's actually a good idea to have someone check your mailbox and pick up your newspapers for you while you're enjoying your romantic nuptial celebration. It can be unsafe for those valuable pieces of mail to be left inside your mailbox or even on your doorstep for too long, because it’s a dead giveaway to burglars that no one's been around lately. Best thing to do? Have the post office hold your mail (they can do this for up to 30 days) until you arrive back from your honeymoon.

3. Make it look as though someone's still at home. 
There many things you can do to keep your humble abode from appearing vacant. First, be sure to leave any exterior lights on, because a completely dark house is what a burglar is looking for. Also, be sure to turn down the volume of your phone ringer for landline phones and turn off any automated alarm clocks you may have permanently set. Lastly, kindly ask your neighbor to bring out your garbage and recycling bins on "trash day" to make your house look lived in. These types of strategies can deter effectively burglars (and better ensure the safety of your possessions while you're away).

4. Wait on social media until you get back.
Although we love talking about our upcoming honeymoon or vacations on Facebook and Twitter, it might not be the best idea to start posting information before you make it back. Burglars have been known to use social media to determine when people are away from their homes. So while it’s tempting to brag to your friends on Facebook about your trip, hold off until after you get back from your honeymoon to show off those amazing pics to your friends.

5. Ask someone you trust to house sit. 
One of the best ways to keep thieves off your property is asking a close friend or family member to house sit for you. Not only can he/she realistically make your house look “lived in” for you, they also do things like make sure your pipes don’t freeze in the winter by running the water, and keep your pets company (so they don’t go crazy without you around).

Along with these great tips for keeping your home and family safe, be sure everyone under your roof follows them and installs reliable door security devices (like theBulldog Bar ) to increase your home security. 

theBulldog Bar provides affordable, easy-to-install door protection that can keep a burglar from kicking in your door and invading your home. VISIT OUR SITE to learn more about keeping trespassers out of your home TODAY.

Here's to having the best home security in place while you're away on your honeymoon!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

Memorial Day Vacay-SHUN: theBulldog Bar 's 6 Ways to Secure Your Home While You're Away

Don’t let the anticipation of a well-deserved Memorial Day or summer vacation blind you from the risk of leaving your home unprotected. 

Go ahead and plan your beach, camping or Weekend-Shopping-in-the-City holiday... but just be sure to take some precautions before you leave. At theBulldog Bar we still believe in the philosophy, “better safe than sorry,” so review this home safety checklist before you head outta town:

1. Consider Hiring a House or a Pet Sitter.
If you have pets, it would be wise to ask a trusted peer to stay at your house while you're gone. Otherwise, there are several local services you can use for house and/or pet sitting while you're basking in the warmth of the sun on a beach somewhere far away.

2. Hold Your Mail.
If you plan to be out of town for more than a couple of days (lucky you!), consider calling your local post office to stop mail delivery to your residence until you return. Many of us may not be aware of this, but the post office can actually hold your mail for up to 30 days.

3. Temporarily Stop Your Newspaper Delivery.
A pile of yellowing newspapers on your doorstep may just seem like a movie cliché for an empty home, but it's a sure sign to criminals that "the lights are on, but no one's home." Remember to call up your newspaper delivery service to have your subscription briefly suspended until you're back in town.

4. Keep Eyes on Your Property.
Even if you have your newspaper and mail delivery stopped, there are still a few obvious things peddlers can leave at your front door (neighborhood newsletters, coupon flyers for pizza specials, the newest edition of your local phone book, etc.). It never hurts to ask someone like a neighbor or family friend to clear all of these from the main entrance of your household. While they're doing so, they can also scope out the premises to ensure everything looks safe & well-secured.

5. Make Your Home Appear Occupied.
When the cat's away, the mice will play... but not if it looks like the cat's still around. Make your home appear occupied by using automatic timers to switch your lights on and off. Also, request that your neighbor take your garbage out when he/she takes theirs out for weekly pickup. Having assistance with small tasks from your neighbors such as taking out/returning your trash receptacle can go a long way when it comes to securing your turf effectively.

6. Keep Your Landscaping Trimmed.
If you are one of the many diligent homeowners who mows the lawn regularly... when things start to look overgrown and neglected, it could be easy to assume you're not around or haven't been home lately. When planing to be away for an extended period of time, why not hire someone to take care of the landscaping chores in your absence?

So there you have it. In addition to installing theBulldog Bar home security products , a little extra vigilance will help keep your property and belongings safer while you are gone.

To begin implementing better protection against home invaders on your property before departing for your out-of-town travels, CLICK HERE to visit our website NOW.

Here's to vacay-shunning burglars from your humble abode!

-- theBulldog Bar Squad

Do Short Sleeves Mean More Thieves? theBulldog Bar Has the Answer

Home Burglary and warm weather-- Do both increase together? 

The answer is YES... There is actually a parallel between the two. 

In fact, many police departments nationwide concur that, "The hot weather is a definite factor in the increase in burglaries." 

When the warm air sets in, people tend to leave their windows open, during the day or night, making burglary easier and a great temptation. Law enforcement folks have even said when the flowers bloom, the burglars often come out... just like the rest of the insects and animals that come out by springtime.

A County Sheriff's office recently reported that an average of 20 to 30 burglaries will occur in the next 30 days alone in certain neighborhoods where their authorities have been assigned to patrol. 

Because of this, they've also issued a warning statement to local radio and TV stations, informing local residents of the increase in vehicle burglaries (which are mostly a result of cars being left unlocked or valuables being left in sight). Reminders are also being sent out to homeowners to safeguard their homes and vehicles against possible break-ins as temperatures continue to climb.

Because warmer weather means more people will be outside, it also means we are more likely to risk leaving our doors and/or windows, which could lead to so-called "sneak-in-burglaries." 

The police urge people to keep an eye on your belongings, especially the ones inside your garage while it is open. All it takes is a few seconds and all of your belongings could be gone!
Along with these great tips for keeping your home and family safe, be sure everyone under your roof follows them and installs reliable door security devices (like theBulldog Bar ) to increase your home security. 

Our products provide affordable, easy-to-install door protection that can keep a burglar from kicking in your door and invading your home. CLICK HERE to learn more about keeping trespassers out of your home TODAY using theBulldog Bar . 

Here's to following simple tips to ensure the best home security !
-- theBulldog Bar Squad

Perk Up! 3 Big Perks of Giving theBulldog Bar to Mom for Mother's Day

Yes, it's already around the corner... and by "it's" we mean MOTHER'S DAY ... are you prepared to approach Mom with a present to show your appreciation this Sunday?

If you're not, no sweat. We have a special, multifaceted gift idea for you to give-- We're referring to theBulldog Bar , of course!

And to elaborate a bit more on why this is our top choice... Here are 3 big perks of giving Mom theBulldog Bar for Mother's Day this year: 

1) Unlike fresh flowers, this present will last a lifetime.
Sure, a bouquet of botanical blooms can be lovely... but give it a week (or less), and your colorful collection of carnations or roses will end up being thrown out with yesterday's garbage. Wouldn't you rather see your Mother's Day present stick around for a little while longer?

2) Mom will have peace of mind.
Regardless of whether we still live at home with Mom & Dad, we can all admit that we've caused a night or two of unrest (based on our own shenanigans). Giving Mom theBulldog Bar as a present can restore her peace of mind as far as safety & security go... Don't we owe her that?!

3) The dangers of being burglarized at home will be reduced significantly.
Burglaries take place an average one of every 15 seconds in the U.S. and most of those home invasions occur via entry through the front door. Protect Mom with a high-quality home security product like theBulldog Bar this Mother's Day that will prevent doors from being kicked in, and ultimately... keep the bad guys OUT.

To browse our selection of easy-to-install door security locks CLICK HERE to visit our web site.

Here's to a lifetime of safety & peace of mind, Mom!
-- theBulldog Bar Squad