Safe Haven: A Modern Guide to Securing Your Home Your home is more than walls and a roof-it's where you rest, recharge, and protect what matters most. But in today's world, safety doesn't happen by chance. Criminals look for the path of least resistance, and often the only thing that separates a safe house from a target is preparation. Safe Haven is your practical guide to creating a secure home without living in fear or turning your space into a fortress. Blending modern technology with timeless principles of defense, this book shows you how to think like a protector and design layers of security that fit naturally into everyday life. From strengthening doors and windows to using lighting, landscaping, and smart devices as powerful deterrents, you'll learn simple, effective steps that make your home a harder target. Inside you'll discover how to build a layered defense that combines physical barriers, electronic systems, and family readiness plans. You'll also learn how to develop the mindset and awareness that put you in control, even under stress. The goal isn't paranoia-it's peace of mind. Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or anywhere in between, Safe Haven gives you the knowledge and confidence to secure your home, protect your loved ones, and live more comfortably knowing you've done everything possible to keep danger outside where it belongs.