It is up to you as a homeowner to make sure you keep your home safe. While an alarm is a good place to start, there are other steps that can be equally effective. Read on to find out how to secure your house.
If you will be going out of time, have someone you trust get your mail. Also, have them look for fliers stuck in your door. Thieves will drop off flyers to see if home owners are away. If the flier is not taken down, the burglar assumes the homeowner is not in town.
If your door isn’t either metal or solid wood, replace it with one that is. Doors made of metal or wood are much sturdier than those that aren’t. A would-be intruder will have much more trouble getting through one of these than a hollow door. You ought to be able to get new exterior doors fairly cheaply, so make this a priority.
Get rid of all of the dead wood and vegetation in your yard during the summer months. This can be a fire hazard, especially if you live in an area with high heat. Regularly clear away your yard to keep your home in good standing and safe for your family.
Inquire about motion sensing lights from your security service. Many companies offer this, and it causes the lights on the outside of your home to go on as soon as someone approaches an entry way. This will ward off thieves and make you feel safe when you come home.
Always change the keys and locks on a new home. This applies to purchases and rentals, so ask the landlord to change the locks, or do it on your own.
A house alarm is a great option, as long as you call the cops when it alarms. Your best option is an alarm system that is monitored centrally so the police will be dispatched when the alarm sounds. It is not good enough to depend on your neighbors being able to call for you.
Sliding doors are a huge security issue. They are easily unlocked just by lifting and shaking. If you don’t have an alarm set up for them, use pipe cut to fit at the door channel. This will keep the door closed tight and harder to force open.
Video surveillance systems are a crooks nightmare. Do not assume that every home intruder wears a mask. The average burglar wants to avoid coming into contact with the homeowner or anyone else. If they notice any sort of surveillance system, chances are they will leave.
You should lock all your windows, even on the second floor. These are easy to overlook because no one expects a criminal to make the effort to break in through an upstairs window. This is not always true. Criminals know that this is a vulnerable area in home security.
Choose some deadbolts with captive keylocks for your home. Deadbolts have thumb latches that prevent people from reaching around them to open it. Leave a key inside the lock in case there’s an emergency.
Lock in your air conditioners near your windows to prevent hazard. A crook can simply pull them out and come on in they’re not secure. In the winter, be sure to take them out of the window for added security.
It’s good to have interior locks, but they really aren’t effective without exterior locks. A deadbolt with keys for both inside and outside is one of your best choices.
If you have a large dog, it can really deter intruders. Burglars are unlikely to desire an encounter with such an animal. Consider getting your family an animal companion that can contribute to the security of the home in addition to being a lovable pet.
Don’t hide an extra key under a rock or in a planter. A key that is easily found is a convenience for a burglar, not just for you. For obvious reasons, experienced burglars know every possible hiding spot. Ask a friend, neighbor or relative to keep your extra keys for you.
Buy your alarm system straight from the manufacturer. Dealers just want to make money, and sometimes they do not back up the products that they carry. Dealing with the company itself will ensure that you’re not paying a middleman and provide you with a warranty.
Any external wires can be a big target for thieves. The copper from your electrical system could be traded for a good price. Move as much of your wiring inside your walls as possible, and take steps to conceal the rest; otherwise you may find yourself repairing and replacing it over and over.
You want an alarm system that protects more than your doors. It should protect the windows too. Attach an alarm to every one of them, and make sure all entry points are monitored. This is a way to make sure your family will be safe.
Now that you have read this, there should be no reason why you are in a home that is not safe. Although all this may seem complicated and tedious, it’s totally necessary in order to keep your whole family safe. The above advice should be of help.
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