# Labor Day Grilling Deals Are a Reminder: Backyard Season Needs a Security Plan Too > Retailers are discounting grills like Traeger up to 30 percent for Labor Day, which means more homeowners will be firing up smash burgers outdoors this weekend. MFPGSecurity looks at what a busy backyard season means for home security, from package theft to keeping an eye on the grill itself. - URL: https://mfpgsecurity.com/resources/labor-day-grilling-deals-are-a-reminder-backyard-season-needs-a - Category: Industry News - Author: Sofia Castellano, Sensors & Life-Safety Writer - Published: 2026-09-07 - Reading time: 2 min - Keywords: Labor Day home security, outdoor security cameras, backyard camera, ADT Authorized Dealer, smart home security, package theft prevention --- ## Grill Season Meets Security Season If your social feed is suddenly full of smash burger recipes, you are not imagining it. CNET recently rounded up Labor Day deals on Traeger grills, with some models discounted as much as 30 percent for the holiday weekend. It is the kind of sale that gets people thinking about backyard cookouts, new patio setups, and one more long weekend of outdoor entertaining before fall settles in. At MFPGSecurity, we read stories like this a little differently. A big grill sale is not really about grills. It is a signal that people are spending more time and money on their outdoor living spaces, which is exactly the part of the home that traditional security planning sometimes overlooks. ## More Time Outside Means More to Protect Labor Day weekend traditionally means guests coming and going, packages arriving ahead of the holiday, grills and patio furniture sitting out, and garages left open longer than usual while people carry food and supplies back and forth. That combination is convenient for a cookout and, frankly, also convenient for anyone casing a neighborhood for an easy opportunity. A new grill is also simply a new valuable item sitting in your driveway or backyard. High end smoker style grills can run well into four figures, and they are not exactly easy to hide once the sale is over and the box is gone. That makes them worth protecting the same way you would protect a bike, a set of patio furniture, or any other outdoor investment. ## Where Outdoor Cameras Fit In This is where a professionally installed camera system earns its keep. Outdoor and doorbell cameras let you see who is walking through the yard, whether a delivery actually made it to the porch, and whether that expensive new grill is still exactly where you left it. For ADT customers, that visibility can be tied into a monitored system, so an unusual event after dark does not just sit in an app notification you might miss while you are busy flipping burgers for a crowd. We are not suggesting anyone needs a security review just to buy a grill. But Labor Day is a natural checkpoint. It falls at the end of summer, right before routines shift back to school and work schedules, which makes it a reasonable moment to ask a simple question: does my current setup actually cover the outdoor spaces I use the most? ## A Few Practical Habits for the Weekend A few low effort habits can make a real difference during a busy holiday weekend: - Keep grills, bikes, and other outdoor gear out of direct street view when not in use - Have packages held or delivered to a neighbor if you will be away from home for part of the weekend - Make sure exterior cameras actually cover the driveway and side yard, not just the front door - Double check that garage doors are closed between trips out to the grill, especially with guests around None of this requires a full system overhaul. It is more about making sure the system you already have, or the one you are considering, matches how you actually use your property in the busier months. ## The MFPGSecurity Take We like seeing homeowners invest in their outdoor spaces, whether that is a new grill, a fire pit, or a nicer patio setup. As an ADT Authorized Dealer, our job is simply to make sure that investment is protected along with everything else in and around the home. If you want a second opinion on whether your current camera coverage matches your outdoor layout, our team is happy to walk through it with you. You can learn more about how we approach these consultations on our [About Us page](/about-us), browse more guidance in our [resources library](/resources), or call us directly at 833-842-0818. _Source: [www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/deals/traeger-labor-day-grill-deals/)_ ## Get a Free Quote Ready to protect what matters most? Get a free, no obligation quote on a professionally installed ADT home security system with 24/7 monitoring from MFPGSecurity. [Request your free quote](/) or call [833-842-0818](tel:8338420818) to talk with a security specialist today. ## FAQ ### Does buying a new grill actually increase my home security risk? Not dramatically, but any new visible outdoor purchase, from a grill to patio furniture, is worth factoring into your overall security picture. Keeping items out of direct street view and making sure cameras cover your driveway and yard are simple, practical steps. ### What kind of camera coverage makes sense for a backyard and patio area? Look for cameras that cover entry points to the yard, not just the front door. Many homeowners add a camera near the driveway or side gate in addition to a doorbell camera so deliveries and outdoor areas are both visible. ### Can ADT monitoring help during busy holiday weekends like Labor Day? Yes. A monitored system means unusual activity, like an unexpected person in the backyard or a door left open, can be flagged and responded to, rather than relying on someone checking a phone app in real time during a busy cookout. ### Do I need a whole new security system just because I am adding outdoor items like a grill? Usually not. It is more about confirming your existing setup, or the one you are considering, actually covers the outdoor areas you use most. A quick review with an ADT Authorized Dealer like MFPGSecurity can clarify that. ## Sources - CNET: Craving Smash Burgers? Get a Traeger Grill for Up to 30% Off This Labor Day: https://www.cnet.com/deals/traeger-labor-day-grill-deals/ --- Published by MFPGSecurity, https://mfpgsecurity.com (ADT Authorized Dealer). Call 833-842-0818.