11August 2020
Many people believe that home security has to be an expensive installation that causes a headache in order to feel safe in a house.
However, this is simply not true! Read this article for some great ideas on how to make your home more secure and your family feel safer.
When you move into a new home change all the locks. Even though the previous homeowner may have given you keys to the house, there might be a key out there that someone has. To be sure you are as safe as possible, get all new locks for your new house.
To avoid being accidentally locked out of their own home, some people like to hide a key to their house in various outside places, such as under a flower pot, under the welcome mat or inside a fake rock in their landscaping. If you are guilty of this behaviour, stop immediately! Numerous home invasions occur because the intruder searched for a hidden key and found it. It will be less costly to call a locksmith than it is to replace your stolen valuables.
Do not use price as the main factor in choosing a company to provide security for your home.
While it is always nice to find something that is not very expensive, this can have a lot of drawbacks. Cheaper security companies are notorious for providing less than attentive service, which means your home may be at risk.
Add lights to your lawn. You don’t need crazy bright spotlights to keep thieves away. All you need is some decent general lighting that makes your property just a little less appealing to criminals than homes that offer a lot more cover. You can even use lights on timers to help save on the overall electricity bill while still helping to keep you safe.
Always make sure your doors are locked.
Every time you open your windows to air out the house, go around and double check the locks in the evening. Many people forget to do this, and the reality is, most burglars gain entry through windows and doors. Lock everything, no matter what time of day it is.
Whether you have children at home, valuable or priceless possessions, or just live in a high crime area, home security should be a concern. As said in the beginning of this article, you don’t have to install an expensive system. Remember the tips in this article when thinking about home security.