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Thursday 29 May 2014

Winterizing Your Boat

By Maryl Joop


Home invasions, home burglary, and theft are all crimes that continue to plague the nation, and those who think they are safe simply because they live in the sleepy college town of Provo Utah need to think again. Provo, just like any other small city in the United States, has multiple home burglaries a year and those homeowners who choose to do nothing for their home's security put themselves and their property at great risks.

This is not to say that every home in Provo, Utah should be encased in an electric fence and razor wire, or even that a home security system is needed in every house, but the fact that each home is a potential mark for thieves does mean that each homeowner should be taking the proper precautions that will limit their home's likelihood of being targeted. And, on top of making the home more secure from potential theft, those homeowners who take the necessary steps to fully secure their home from burglary can also become eligible for discounts on their homeowner's insurance policies in Provo, Utah.

This may not have a quantitative value attached to it, but it may have just as profound an effect on your success. For instance your spouse may be a proficient budgeter and you may be more frugal and resourceful with things in the home. When you combine your strengths, what you get is an economy that is optimizing its output.

But how can a homeowner in Provo further secure their home from prowling burglars? Well, there are several ways to do so and nearly all cost next to nothing.

If you find a financially savvy individual and marry them, you will find that there are more benefits than just a good budget plan. Most people who marry into such a marriage will come to find that their credit scores go up with everything else. This will most likely be one sided as the other spouse may feel some credit setbacks because of the relationship. If both parties combine to one account though, they may be able to increase their credit immediately.

After making notes of what improvements one wants to make to their boat during the off season, the real process of winterization begins. Before running to the professionals to winterize the motor and seal up the boat with a shrink wrap cover, one should take the time to do as much winterization of the boat as possible themselves so as to save money.

Because most home robberies are performed due to opportunity, or when the burglar believes that there is little risk in being caught, those homes that take the time to keep a well groomed and occupied appearance can immediately lower their chance of being victimized. It is important to note, however, that while being well-kept is important to thwarting off burglars, a homeowner should likewise be careful to not give the impression of wealth or valuable possessions as these will serve to attract rather than deter thieves.

Other tips to keep burglars away include limiting the places around the home where thieves can hide or discreetly enter the home. Such things as bushes and vegetation around the home can serve to shield a thief's movements and may therefore prompt a strike. Well lit and open areas around the home are best for discouraging thieves who are looking for an easy home to target.




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