It is critical that each homeowner educates himself on proper home security. It can be overwhelming, however, to wade through reams of information on the topic. By reading this article, you’ll get a good overview of the basics of home security.
Don’t use social media to announce that you will be gone for an extended period of time. If you do, burglars will know you’re not home and strike.
Home security systems offer other triggering features besides having an alarm sound. Many systems can alert you whenever anyone has entered your home. This isn’t just for burglars; parents with young children can also use it as a valuable tool to know when their child has come inside.
A secure hiding place can be created in a wall. If you have valuables that are small in size, you may want to hide them within your walls. Just open up an electrical outlet or a phone jack that is not in use. Anything not used currently makes a good spot for hiding.
Moving into an apartment or home that you’ve lived in should involve changing the locks first to maker them safer. Previous tenants may have given the keys back to the landlord, but it is always possible to make copies of keys. For maximum security, buy your own locks and install them yourself. This way you can be certain nobody else has a key.
Put up video surveillance. Both hidden and visible security cameras are effective in protecting your home. A visible video camera acts as a warning to an intruder. If the intruder disables the visible camera, the hidden camera will document it! Many surveillance systems may be easily accessed through a cell phone so that you can check on your house while you’re away.
Though it is often good to avoid neighborhood gossips, make sure you are friendly with those in your area. If suspicious people are lurking around your place, the busybody may notice it right away. Being friendly will bring you great security.
No matter how soon you plan to return home, you should lock your doors. Most break-ins and burglaries occur because a door is left open and an intruder just walks in. Thieves can steal thousands worth of your belongings very quickly.
Sliding patio doors present a security problem in many homes. You can easily unlock them by shaking and lifting them. If a security system isn’t attached to these doors, then insert pipe to place into the door channel. This keeps your door closed tightly and it will make it much harder to open forcibly.
If you keep a spare key outside, make sure it is not kept in an obvious location. Fake rocks are very easy to spot. The doormat is the first place someone will look. A better plan is to ask someone you trust to keep your extra key in case you need it. If that option isn’t available to you, be creative with your hiding spots.
Keep your jewelry, vital documents and other expensive items in a safe. This is vital, as you want to safeguard your valuable items in case of home burglary. The safe should be kept hidden in a basement or attic.
Inquire with your company if they allow both leases and purchases of equipment. Purchasing your equipment may cost more in the beginning, but this is a one-time cost which does not recur. On the other hand, while leasing is more expensive overall, it can get you a better system if you don’t have funds available immediately. Explore both options to see which works best for you.
When it comes to locks, remember that you have to be able to lock it from both the inside and outside for maximum security. Use a deadbolt which has a key on the outside and inside for the best security.
Your home’s exterior needs to be well lit. A burglar prefers to sneak around in the dark, and a well lit house is always a deterrent. Motion sensor lights can work great because they can also alert you when someone does come onto the property. This can include garages, doorways, porches, and even near any windows on the ground floor.
Whenever possible, keep your yard free of kids’ toys when your children aren’t actually playing outside. When thieves see toys in the yard, they assume women live in the home. Homes with women are more attractive targets because they probably have pricy jewelry inside.
Don’t limit security to the inside of your home; the outside needs attention too. Make sure that there is nothing obstructing your doors and windows. Intruders should have nowhere to hide near your home. Plan features like these further from your home to have a safe, beautiful design.
Before you let anyone go into your home, look at their references thoroughly. You need to do background checks in order to find out about their criminal history. Someone can seem nice and professional on the outside, but they may not be so nice on the inside.
A spare key must be carefully hidden and not in the obvious spots that a person might think. Never put a spare key under a doormat or above a door jam. Try hiding the key in your outside dog’s collar.
Every homeowner needs to learn everything they can with regards to home security. Still, since there is contradictory information out there, you may not be sure exactly what you need to do. Print off this article so you always have it handy.
Home Security Devices for Doors: The Sliding Door Stopper is a clever device expands from 29 inches up to 32 inches so you can open your doors enough to allow air flow but still keep children in and burglars out.
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