Growing up in such a small town, I rarely had to even think about home security, it's options, or even it's ramifications. I grew up feeling unusally secure, in and around here... and then I grew up!
Going into a big city to live, working in the intense environment that I did for years, and the way the world has [d]evolved... has changed that outlook greatly, yet I still have lingering home security flaws, for sure!
In this apartment I feel pretty safe: away from town (my thought is in town it's easier to inconspicuously stlak someone and note their schedule!), and hardly visible from the road. If anyone were to come around here, they'd most likely hit the house vs. the hidden apartment (just had this discussion with a friend in regards to my absence & worry over the house appearing empty/available.)
But, I do have a bit of a regimen I follow for closing up the place. With only one main door, it is locked, with a dead bolt, nightly. Much to my dismay, even in the scorching heat... when leaving all my doors & windows open for NW night air ventilation seems the best option... I've had to make the habit of closing up shop once I'm actually going to go to sleep.
Still feels wierd, since it wasn't long ago that I left my keys in my ignition... even at the local grocery store!
