For years, people have thrown Holiday parties and Birthday parties in their own homes, but these days, people are throwing more and more parties in their own homes than ever before. As the economy has gotten worse, people are less willing, and less able, to afford to pay to rent public spaces so they use the private space that they have in their own home. The problem is that every time people invite other people into their own homes, they put their home security at risk.

Everyone wants to think that they can invite people into their homes safely, but the reality is that even if you think you know someone from school or work, you may not know them that well. Good people do bad things all the time, and the people that you think are good company may actually less trustworthy than you think. Some people may be be willing to steal from you if they think they can get away with it, and if they feel jealous of the things you have or feel like they don't have the economic ability to earn those things. In most cases, your company won't attempt to steal anything from you while you're at home because it would be too obvious and you would notice what was missing. However, there have been an increasing number of incidents where thieves scouted out their victims (friends) homes while visiting them at their house, and then later returned to commit the crime when they knew their victim wouldn't be home. Scarily, this trend isn't only happening in big cities. Even in communities that feel safer like Omaha or Scottsdale, people are at risk for having their acquaintances return to their homes to steal from them. The only way to prevent unfortunate situations like these is to take some preventative steps to increase your home security.

The most comprehensive form of protection on the market is home alarm systems. These systems can cover your entire house to prevent any weak points from being easily exploited. Chances are good that if one of your acquaintances is aware that you have a home alarm installed, that knowledge alone will be enough to discourage them from trying to steal from you. Yet if they aren't dissuaded by your alarm, they will be caught by it. Thieves have to enter homes through doors or windows, just like everyone else. Fortunately, alarms are able to protect those entry points well. Door alarms and motion sensors recognize when someone breaks into your home, so you don't have to worry about those weak points. Thankfully, home alarms are also one of the most affordable ways to protect your house. Since they cost as little as $1 a day, it's easy to see how much value they provide for such little cost, and it's difficult to come up with a reason not to invest in one. Whether it's an acquaintance or a total stranger who wants to break into your home to steal from you, you can prevent many crimes by simply installing a good alarm.