It may be the last thing you think of, but having an isolated property can make it perfect for aggressors and robbers. Maybe it's because your nearest neighbors are a mile away or your home is surrounded by a thick tree-line; perhaps your local police station is 30 minutes away or your home is poorly lit and secluded. Whatever the particular reason, your home can be easily targeted. For this reason, you should take the necessary measures to ensure both yourself and your home are protected while living the rural life.

For Your Home

There are several things you can do to keep your home more secure when you live in the country.

Regularly inspect your property.

You might not spend much time walking around all of your property if you own a lot of it. It's understandable, but it might make your property a target for unwanted trespassers or possible surveillance equipment. Consider inspecting your property on a regular basis, walking the grounds to check for footprints and discarded items that shouldn't be there or for any technology or possessions that were not placed there by you.