Safe At Home – Eight Security Tips for New Arrivals to the North End
(Compiled by the North Bennet Street School, Boston)
With the hassles of move-in behind you, it’s time to settle in and enjoy your new digs, right? Well, yes – provided you’ve taken some time to think about the security of that apartment or house you’ll be living in.
September is a high turnover month in the North End, which means properties may be more vulnerable to break-ins while their occupants are getting to know their new surroundings.
But there are ways to make your home safer. David Troiano, a registered master locksmith and head instructor at North Bennet Street School’s locksmith training program, suggests a two-step approach.