{"id":4561,"date":"2019-07-10T09:38:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T16:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/?p=4561"},"modified":"2025-09-11T07:21:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:21:02","slug":"invest-in-parcel-lock-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/blog\/invest-in-parcel-lock-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Homebuilders Should Invest in Parcel Lock Boxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As any homebuilder or experienced homeowner knows, constructing or renovating a home involves countless considerations. These are processes driven by details, and none are more important than those that directly affect the safety and comfort of the home\u2019s residents. And with many Americans spending more time at home in light of the pandemic, there are a number of new considerations that homebuilders must consider, especially when it comes to security.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2020 report by Accenture shows that 77% of consumers now want their online purchases delivered to their homes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As more packages land on front doorsteps, it\u2019s no surprise that the number of crimes related to mail and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theft is increasing. A recent Safewise survey revealed that 50% of Americans experienced <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package theft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2020 \u2013 a 10% increase over 2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no surprise that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package theft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solutions like a video doorbell or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel drop box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are seeing increased consumer adoption. If you\u2019re looking for a way to protect your residence and deliveries from theft, it\u2019s worth exploring some popular <\/span><a href=\"\/en-us\/community-safety-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety ideas to improve your community <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including adding a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel drop box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to homes in development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Why Homebuilders Should Invest in <\/b><b>Parcel<\/b><b> Lockboxes<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"\/en-us\/markets\/single-family-parcel-lockers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockboxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for both single-family homes and multifamily communities, provide a smart and secure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system that eliminates any complicating variables \u2013 like a pesky <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">porch pirate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 that could disrupt the standard <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any packages that are left outside your door or around your property are unfortunately a target for theft and can draw unwanted characters into your neighborhood. One <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">large box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or even several <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small boxes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be enough to attract porch pirates.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockboxes both conceal and protect all deliveries until authorized users retrieve them. Most importantly, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockboxes can help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make homeowners feel happier and more secure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve community morale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce crime in your community<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That sounds like a good thing, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Package Box for House<\/b><b>: Making Homeowners Happier and More Secure<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As any home builder knows, designing a residence involves balancing form and function. The home should be visually pleasing (\u201ccurb appeal\u201d), but it should also include built-in safeguards that allow the homeowner to live with peace of mind and happiness.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t considered a part of the physical home, many homebuilders overlook considerations related to this process during the design phase, which can put future residents\u2019 mail and property at risk. That\u2019s why more and more homebuilders are looking at ways to <\/span><a href=\"\/en-us\/secure-package-delivery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure secure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your residential community<\/span><\/a> \u2014 including investing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/markets\/multifamily-parcel-lockers\/\">residential package locker<\/a> to keep deliveries protected until residents can retrieve them.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An investment in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockboxes offers a long-term and definitive solution to an otherwise stressful problem. That\u2019s why <\/span><a href=\"\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel Pending by Quadient<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> smart lockboxes are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed with 24\/7 cloud-based video surveillance, which allows lockbox owners to check that a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was made by the correct <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery person<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">courier<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and that no suspicious characters attempted to apprehend the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatible with smart home devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home, allowing homeowners to draw another facet of their home environment \u2014<a href=\"\/en-us\/blog\/smart-parcel-delivery-in-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> smart <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 under their personal tech umbrella.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After living with a residential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockbox, most homeowners can\u2019t imagine going back to a system where <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> workers are given the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery instruction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to hide packages somewhere out of sight, or where residents themselves have to rush home to prevent their packaged belongings from getting stolen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Improve Community Morale<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While community morale is a dynamic concept, it\u2019s rooted in a fundamental sense of shared security. That\u2019s why when one residence in a community becomes theft-resistant, the entire neighborhood benefits.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When homebuilders have a chance to improve a home\u2019s security, they should seize the opportunity \u2013 not just for the betterment of the home itself, but for the improvement of the neighborhood at large. With a rising number of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thefts comes the opportunity to improve the safety of the entire community. Homebuilders can get ahead of the competition by exploring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockboxes and other new features that home buyers care about.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockboxes have a positive impact on the community, but this effect is compounded when a property developer or builder designing a multi-family residence invests in a lockbox. The rise of e-commerce has caused <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to increase significantly \u2013 with Parcel Pending seeing a 67% increase in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> volume during 2020 alone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Based on various <a href=\"\/en-us\/blog\/five-e-commerce-trends-whats-hot-and-whats-not-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ecommerce predictions<\/a> this number is only expected to climb further, with experts estimating that online shopping will amount to $7 trillion (or 25%) of global retail sales by 2024<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When even one property owner takes action to protect deliveries from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package theft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the shared sense of safety in the community inevitably rises. By installing a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package drop box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, multifamily communities can realize the following benefits:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple packages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be delivered safely and securely by the courier, with various <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sizes available to accommodate most deliveries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multifamily community managers can save as many as 24 hours per week that would otherwise be spent sorting and distributing packages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perishable deliveries like groceries, medications, and flowers can be safely stored in a refrigerated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of installing a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package drop box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are both dynamic and deeply felt by residents, who can quickly come to rely on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel drop box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all of their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Reduce Crime in Your Community<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are many reasons an area may be affected by crime, one of the most effective ways a homeowner can help reduce crime is by taking small steps to eliminate opportunities for crimes to be committed. Mitigating the possibility of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theft is the perfect way to start.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theft is a major problem in the United States. And according to recent studies by Safewise and ValuePenguin, the statistics are more alarming than many people realize. As such, it\u2019s important to familiarize yourself with different security service options that will help keep your area safe and keep criminals off your street.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 75% of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theft last year since the start of the pandemic, and 68% of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thefts occur at single-family homes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victims of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theft lost an average of $106 to porch piracy, and 30% of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package theft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> victims did not get their money back<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the popularity of internet videos chronicling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thefts in progress, the vast majority of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thieves go unpunished \u2014 less than 10% of reported incidents are ever resolved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By investing in a secured <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box, the chance that a homeowner will fall victim to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theft is all but eliminated and the neighborhood can rest easy knowing that their packaged belongings are being delivered securely to their front <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">door<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">porch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mailbox<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By improving the community\u2019s reputation for security, home builders who install <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockboxes can effectively help decrease crime rates and create a safer, more enjoyable neighborhood for everyone. Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1MMCdeeY1DpoTxgUrpKNBGMFcK4DhuCFNM7djRKmOvlo\/edit#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how homebuilders can develop safer neighborhoods here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>Secure <\/b><b>Package Delivery<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are many steps that homebuilders can take to improve the security of a residence, one of the most simple and effective means to do so is by eliminating the chance that any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">porch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pirates are stealing a resident\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the front <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">door once the courier truck has left<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Yes, the individual homeowners benefit, but so does the community at large.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockboxes effectively deter unwanted characters from nosing around the neighborhood, and help with <\/span><a href=\"\/en-us\/blog\/top-5-scary-facts-package-theft-prevent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package theft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by allowing residents to conveniently retrieve packages without the worry that their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be taken from their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">porch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before they make it home.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending offers a wide range of solutions that ensure the simple and secure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and retrieval of packages and online orders. Our <\/span><a href=\"\/en-us\/blog\/benefits-of-automated-parcel-locker-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automated parcel locker systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help to enhance their residents\u2019 overall experience, save valuable time, drive <a href=\"\/en-us\/blog\/resident-retention-tips-for-multifamily-apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resident retention<\/a>, and, most importantly, prevent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> package theft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional smart <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">locker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact-Free Pick-Up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Scan the barcode in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notification or push a button in the mobile app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Efficient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Streamlines <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process; flexible solutions reduce space needed to accept deliveries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Locker software allows for seamless integration with smart home technology like Amazon Echo and Google Home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weatherproof<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Durable lockers protect packages from sun, rain, wind, and snow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADA compliance supports any user<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Versatile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Multiple<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> locker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sizes to accept most packages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile-Friendly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Receive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alerts, manage packages, and retrieve deliveries with your smartphone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customizable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Custom configurations, color options, or wraps to match community aesthetics or branding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To solve America\u2019s growing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package theft<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> problem, multifamily owners and developers should strongly consider investing in smart technology solutions like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending\u2019s smart <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockers to keep packages safe and secure.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pending can help make receiving residents\u2019 special deliveries safer and more secure without sacrificing convenience. To learn more about our multifamily smart package locker solutions, click <\/span><a href=\"\/en-us\/markets\/multifamily-parcel-lockers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standish, Jill &amp; Kitchel, Brooks. Accenture. (2020, September 30). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday research 2020 \u2013 A retail season like no other<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [Report]. Retrieved from: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/us-en\/insights\/retail\/holiday-research-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/us-en\/insights\/retail\/holiday-research-2020<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McEntire, Katie. Safewise. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Video Doorbell Cameras of 2021<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2021, January 5). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safewise.com\/resources\/smart-doorbell-buyers-guide\/#Package_theft_in_the_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.safewise.com\/resources\/smart-doorbell-buyers-guide\/#Package_theft_in_the_US<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel Pending. (2021, January 21). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel Pending by Quadient Finishes 2020 with Record-Breaking Number of Installations<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [Press release]. Retrieved from: <\/span><a href=\"\/en-us\/blog\/parcel-pending-by-quadient-finishes-2020-with-record-breaking-number-of-installations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/en-us\/blog\/parcel-pending-by-quadient-finishes-2020-with-record-breaking-number-of-installations\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruell, Alexandra. The Wall Street Journal. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-Commerce to Total a Quarter of Global Retail by 2024, GroupM Forecasts<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2020, December 16). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/e-commerce-to-total-a-quarter-of-global-retail-by-2024-groupm-forecasts-11608116401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/e-commerce-to-total-a-quarter-of-global-retail-by-2024-groupm-forecasts-11608116401<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ValuePenguin.com. (2020, July 9). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survey Finds 1 in 5 Americans Were Victims of Porch Pirates Since the Start of COVID-19 Stay-Home Orders<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [Press Release]. Retrieved from: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news\/valuepenguin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news\/valuepenguin.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As any homebuilder or experienced homeowner knows, constructing or renovating a home involves countless considerations. These are processes driven by details, and none are more important than those that directly affect the safety and comfort of the home\u2019s residents. 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