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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Protecting Your Packages: Tips to Prevent Porch Piracy During the Holiday Season

A study by home security company Vivant ranked the top 10 cities in the US for porch piracy, based on trending searches on package thefts. Cincinnati and Cleveland, both in Ohio, made it to the list, with Cincinnati ranking 9th and Cleveland ranking 10th. St. Louis topped the list, followed by Jersey City and Madison. Vermont ranked first among states for package thefts.

via cleveland.com|

#crime #home-security #ohio-cities

lifestyle2 years ago•2 min saved

New Homes Include 'Package Areas' for Online Shopping Deliveries.

Some builders are adding "package areas" to new construction homes to keep online deliveries safe from rain, snow, and porch pirates. The package area is a small foyer with two doors, one of which locks securely from the inside. TikTokers had mixed reactions to the delivery area, with some calling it a problem and others loving the idea. The trend appears to be holding strong as U.S. ecommerce sales reached an all-time high in 2022, bringing in just over $1.03 trillion.

via In The Know|

#home-design #lifestyle #online-shopping