Every homeowner must maximize efforts to secure his home. While you may think the only thing you have to do is get an alarm system put into your home, there are a lot of other things that can be done. Read the following article for more detailed information about making your home secure.
After you buy your new house, get new locks. You cannot be sure of the number of key copies that the former owner gave out. Speak with a locksmith to get a unique lock for your home. Also, you can contact a locksmith if you ever misplace your keys.
Your home should always look like it is occupied. You can purchase timers that can control your household electronics such as lights, TVs and radios. This way it will always look as if someone is home, even when you are away. This should help you make your home safer and not attract the attention of potential intruders.
Does your canine stay in the yard while you go out? Store the spare key with them. Attach your spare key inside the collar of your dog. This works especially well as storage if your pet isn’t too fond of strangers.
Home security systems have additional features to just being noise alarms. Many systems sound an alert whenever people enter the house. If you have little ones wandering about the house, this makes it easy for you to know if they have come in or gone out.
Beware giving keys to your maid unless the service has your absolute trust. You should not let cleaners have your keys if you feel like you cannot trust them, or if they will be working in your home while you are away. Make sure you verify all references. If applicable, call the BBB to inquire about their reputation.
Buy a safe so you can conceal your valuables in it. This ensures during a break in that the most important things are not stolen. Keep the safe hidden somewhere remote.
If there are people you don’t know that have access to your social media sites, then you don’t want to let all of them know you’re on vacation. Though trips are always fun to talk about, you may be doing little more than telling burglars the best times to visit your house.
Carefully consider where you hide your outside spare key. Intruders will more than likely check under your doormat or above your door frame. You could hide the key with your dog on the collar.
It will not benefit you to be shy. Speak with your neighbors and friends in the area. Ask them to keep an eye on your home, and do the same thing for them. Pay attention to gossip. It is often a good way to find out about security issues, such as strangers in the neighborhood.
Any program to improve the security of your home should begin with complete replacement of your door locks. Anyone from an old roommate to a former tenant could have access to your home if you leave the old locks in place. It shouldn’t cost too much, and the process can be completed very quickly.
Regardless of the quality of your home security system, you need to check it annually. The security company should have a specialist come to look at it. Mother Nature and wild animals can also cause issues with your home security system. Sometimes it is very difficult to see the problem if you don’t know where it is.
Don’t forget skylights when doing a security sweep for your home. While they are there to let light in, if you do not care for it properly it could also let in a thief. Your skylights should have strong components that can withstand tampering.
Always lock your house, no matter how briefly you expect to be gone. It may be a little surprising, but most burglaries and break-ins happen because the intruder just walks right through an open door. It doesn’t take long for a thief to steal thousands of dollars worth of stuff.
Go with your instincts when choosing a security system company. If the installers give you the heebie-jeebies, it’s not a good sign. Never be afraid to ask for a new installer or to get an entirely new firm. At the end of the day, your efforts are so that you feel more comfortable.
You should have several flashlights and batteries in all your rooms. It is extremely important that you have flashlights because they allow you to move around easier in the dark, which is especially useful in an emergency. Show your children how to use them so everyone in the family is involved.
You should no longer live in an unsafe home. It may appear like a tough task at first, but it’s worth it. These tips can make this possible.
Regardless of how long you think you’ll be gone, make sure to lock your doors. It might shock you to learn that most break-ins occur due to unlocked doors. Thieves can make off with large amounts of valuable merchandise very quickly.
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