Some good sound advice here I think.
I told him that one selling point is to be specific... trim hedges and the best selling tactic of that would be to explain that by keeping their hedges trimmed a lot of thieves and burglars would avoid houses where their windows aren't covered by a big shrub. A nice low cut shrub makes just as much curb-appeal as a big fat one... or even better... makes it look neat and well cared for.
Another thing is having a home security sign on your front lawn... real or faked. It won't deter a true professional but it would likely deter a casual burglar trying to choose a house at random.
Interesting statement about gun-ownership: (underline/italics are mine)
A friend of mine is getting into the lawn care business. He asked me how I thought he could help expand or draw business. After a lengthy chat (mostly by him) I pointed out two things. One he said that he doesn't want to do what everybody else is doing (i.e. cutting grass and weed-eating)... another thing is that he has professional grade hedge trimmers.What cops and crooks say you're doing wrong.
You're an easy target. That's what we heard when we talked to police, experts, and especially people who have spent time on the other side of the law. As vacation season begins, and crime doesn't take a holiday, these security missteps may surprise you -- or at least remind you what police dramas taught: Be careful out there. Here are the mistakes to avoid at home, with your electronics, and for your personal finances:
http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/112714/how-to-protect-yourself-consumerrep
I told him that one selling point is to be specific... trim hedges and the best selling tactic of that would be to explain that by keeping their hedges trimmed a lot of thieves and burglars would avoid houses where their windows aren't covered by a big shrub. A nice low cut shrub makes just as much curb-appeal as a big fat one... or even better... makes it look neat and well cared for.
Another thing is having a home security sign on your front lawn... real or faked. It won't deter a true professional but it would likely deter a casual burglar trying to choose a house at random.
Interesting statement about gun-ownership: (underline/italics are mine)
Doesn't seem that controversial does it? But 32% is IMO too small a number. Though I DO agree that a sad portion of those do not have proper training or security for their weapons. Too many people think shooting a gun is simply point the barrel and pull the trigger, as opposed to aim and squeeze. And keeping it in a drawer by the bed is just as good as a safe.,snip>
Thinking a gun is your best defense
Gun ownership is a controversial topic, but research has shown that homeowners with guns increase the risks in their home. Homeowners might make the mistake of not getting proper training and not securing their firearms. Thirty-two percent reported having a gun as a security measure. And 73 percent of gun owners thought it was very good or excellent for protection.