With the big advances being made in security, and technology such as smart phones, security seems to becoming more of a topic of conversation in the average home. Usually when we are thinking about this type of protection we are focusing on guarding against personal harm to ourselves and our family, and the loss of major assets through theft.

When you look at all the little items in our home that are just as interesting to the thief they really add up. Naturally aside from personal safety which is the first priority, we detest the thought of the loss of expensive items like our electronics, cash and jewelery.

What isn’t thought of because fortunately we may have not had the experience of a break in, is the cost of repairs related to the damage that the thief may have created. These types of criminals have no issues about trashing your place while they go about their thievery.

Aside from these big items that can be stolen often there are smaller items that maybe don’t have such a huge cash value to them but to us as their rightful owners they are precious.

It isn’t just diamonds and gold that are the main focus of the crook, he or she knows that they can get a quick buck for any costume jewelry that looks good. So if you have a piece of inexpensive jewelry that has some sentimental value to you then this is just as valuable to you as any expensive piece would be.

Often when a criminal is going through your home seeking out what they want to take a lot of your belongings can become damaged. Furniture can be ruined, and your papers and photographs can become torn and damaged. These are often items that are simply not replaceable.

Even items in your garage that may not have a huge monetary value are important to you. Your bikes, or ski’s or other sporting items can easily be stolen, and yes you can replace them but they just may not be the same.

Home break ins really are an invasion of your privacy, and implementing a home security system should be done with the thought in mind that you are not only instituting personal security measures, but are also protecting your expensive valuables as well as though that have a sentimental value to you personally.