If you have valuables like jewelry, art or lots of money, don’t assume that only you know about it. Upgrading your home security gives you protection from burglars. To learn more about home security, read on.
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 behavior, 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.
Walk outside of your home at night and see what is visible through your windows. If you have a clear view of your valuables, especially easily stolen electronics, then so do potential thieves. If you don’t want to rearrange the interior of your home, simply make sure that blinds or drapes block the view.
Keep the area directly alongside your home clear of bushes to eliminate hiding places for intruders. Although having shrubs and ornamental bushes underneath windows and along the sides of your home can be beautiful, they’re perfect hiding places for people who are trying to break-in. Keep these potential trouble spots clear, especially in front of and around windows.
In spite of all the advantages of a home security system, and all the advertising, only 15 percent of American homes have one. Homeowners may be unsure of which system will work best for them, and worry about the additional cost. Some people also worry they will be unable to figure out how to use it.
Because so many people are numb to the sound of alarms, it is important that you have your home security system linked to the local police station. This is helpful in case you are home and can not call 911 yourself, or you are away from home during a break in.
Where are your door’s hinges? If the hinges for your door are on the outside of your home, you should move them to the inside of your house. Having outside hinges is an easy way for burglars to grant access to your home. All they have to do is knock the pin out of the hinge.
If you have a door that does not have a peephole, you should work on installing one. It is very dangerous to open a door when you are not sure who is on the other side. This is a great way for you to keep you and your home safe from harm.
Do not let too many people know you are going on vacation. Though you may be able to trust some of your neighbors, you never know who they could tell or who else may be listening. If you need your pets taken care of or plants watered when you are away, have a close friend or family member come to your home.
If someone comes to your door selling items or claims to want to check something out for repairs, ask them to slide you their ID through the mailbox or under the door. Some robbers will come into your home to case it out, and their sales pitch can sound spot on.
Don’t assume you’ll never be the victim of a crime; be proactive about securing your home. Of course, this does not mean living in fear. Simply take some wise precautions. Remember these tips so you can increase the security of your home to protect your family.
