We hope that you’re enjoying the warm, and not so warm, weekends at your cottage. We wanted to offer some tips to allow your to enjoy your property, safe from any thieves or even kids just looking for fun.

1. Don’t look like a target. Lock up all of your valuables, and things that can be used to break into your cottage. Lock away tools and ever wheelbarrows.

2. Don’t provide cover. Large bushes covering thieves entering your home can give thieves protection while trying to enter.

3. Secure everything. Even your air conditioner, ensure that doors are locked, windows closed, patio doors have the old hockey stick added.

4. Secure everything, including the door. Use double deadlocks, secured with reinforcing plates on both ends, in the door and frame.

5. Put away the liquor, as this is most likely to be stolen.

6. Know your neighbors. Making friends with local, year round neighbors will ensure that they know when a suspicious truck pulls up in your driveway.

7. Automatic lights on timers are great ways to prevent opportunistic thieves.

8. Get an alarm system. We’re big on ensuring your security, both preventing and capturing thieves. Call Ernesto at (416) 798 7721 to get a system set up.