Home Security ESSENTIALS Every Owner Needs | The Den Ep. 81

KEY TAKEAWAYS:• Dogs can be an effective first line of defense, even small or non-aggressive ones• Security cameras offer peace of mind and real-time alerts• Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors must be functional and up to date• Radon is a silent danger and a major cause of lung cancer• Lighting and visibility around entry points reduce intruder risks• Cluttered homes can block escape routes in emergencies• Knowing your neighbors improves neighborhood safety• Social media discretion is vital for personal safety• Code words are critical for emergency family communication• Awareness and planning are more valuable than gadgets aloneBEST MOMENTS:00:00:06. “My first defense is Oliver and Maggie. The dogs.”00:02:16. “I have like a kitchen knife in between my mattress. So if someone ever intrudes like, oh, no bed knife.”00:03:42. “But once you get behind the courtyard door and you have all kinds of shrubs and bushes before you get to your front door, there’s some potential for someone to be hiding.”00:04:29. “What I see a lot of is disconnected or, missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors.”00:06:00. “How do you get out of your home? And those things should be thought through right now.”00:08:01. “Even if you don’t have a mean dog... just having a dog that yaps and alerts people, they become a problem for an intruder.”00:09:08. “My security cameras stopped a person with the gun from coming into my house because I saw it on my phone and ran over.”00:14:10. “All of a sudden everybody’s getting sick and, headaches, throwing up... 500 parts per million carbon monoxide.”00:19:12. “Radon is actually radioactive... second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking.”00:28:09. “I remember one thing that we had when we were kids was a code word... that’s how I know it’s you.”Website: sjcbroker.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelyonsgroup4cInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelyonsgroupfourcorners/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLyonsGroupFourCornersSign up for our newsletter for valuable insights and updates via www.sjcbroker.com too!Produced by APodcastGeek: https://www.apodcastgeek.comAd link: Visit our website to schedule a consultation.TikTokInstagramFacebookBuyer Video SeriesSeller Video SeriesSign up for our newsletter for valuable insights and updates.  This podcast has been brought to you by APodcastGeek