There are many reasons why you should kit out your home with the best possible security. The main two are that it will keep your family safe as well as your valuables. Even though a secure home is key to a happy life, you’ll be surprised to learn just how many people neglect it. Too many homeowners forget about whether their very own home is secure or not. If you live in an urban area, you probably won’t have forgotten about it. However, there is a chance you may have become a bit lax about it and let things slip. So, do you think it is time to update your home’s security? You best get ready to do some DIY then; here are my top tips for increasing your home’s security.
Get A Dog
This may seem like a trivial way to improve security, but it actually works! And your kids will love their new furry friend! In all seriousness, though, dogs can be great deterrents. If a potential intruder notices you have a dog, then they will be a lot less likely to try and break into your home. Some breeds, such as German Shepherds and Boxers, will be hardy enough to live in a kennel in your garden so will be very visible to burglars. However, if you choose a smaller breed that lives inside, it will also help ward off thieves. Especially if it barks a lot and is heard from outside. Don’t want a dog? No problem, you can still use them to help make your home super secure. You just need to be a bit imaginative! Instead of buying a dog, just buy ‘Beware of the Dog’ signs. Stick these to your garden gate or front door, and foolish burglars will be scared off by the dog they think is lurking inside your home!
Fix Your Doors And Windows
If some of the entry ways into your property are faulty, an intruder will find it very easy to let himself inside. So it is a good idea to take a quick check of all your doors and windows. Try locking them and gently push them. Do you think you could easily open them while they are locked? If so, you could do with replacing the lock. If you have old-fashioned doors and window frames, you might be better off upgrading to some modern fittings. Modern doors and windows are mainly made plastics which are harder to kick down than wooden doors and window frames. Don’t forget to check your garage doors as well. If they are faulty, you could end up with no car! To prevent this, you can always get a professional in to repair faulty ones. Take a look online from Neighborhood Garage Door Service Company.
Install CCTV
If you are losing sleep while you are away on holiday because you think people might be trying to break into your home, think about CCTV. There are now many cutting-edge systems which you can connect to your smartphone. To do this, you simply need to either install an app or connect the two through Bluetooth. You will then be able to tune in on your phone and watch what is being filmed through the CCTV cameras. But it doesn’t matter if you can’t afford such a modern system. One that does not hook up to your phone is perfectly fine as well. A standard system will just tape everything so you can go over it a later date and watch it. If you are burgled, CCTV also helps you track down the culprit. They will have been filmed, so you can give the tapes over to the police as evidence. If the camera’s caught the intruder’s face, then the authorities will have no trouble hunting them down. Don’t have the budget for this kind of technology? No problem, buy a cheap broken or fake camera on eBay or other online sites. If you have a camera on your property, thieves will be put off from trying to enter your home. There’s no way they’ll be able to tell whether it is working or not!
Buy A Burglar Alarm
Another great deterrent is the trusty burglar alarm. Call a professional company to install one on your property for you. You can try to do it yourself, but it is easy to get wrong. Then, all you need to do is turn on the alarm system every time you leave your home. If the system detects anyone entering the property during this time, it will give them a certain amount of time to enter a specific code into it. This code will deactivate the alarm. If the code isn’t entered, the alarm will go off, and everyone in your street will hear it and be alerted. It might also be possible to connect your alarm system to your local police station. That way, the police will know to check your property if the alarm goes off. There are many different alarm systems out there, so you will certainly be able to find one to suit your budget. You’ll also be able to buy a fake one. Just like with a fake CCTV camera, intruders can barely tell the difference between a real and dummy one. So they will be deterred from entering your property as soon as they notice it!
Leave The Lights On
Burglars will not try to get into your house if they think you are still home. So next time you leave the house for a few hours, think about leaving some lights on. You could even leave your TV on so that it sounds like you are watching it! As soon as an intruder notices a light, he won’t risk entering in case he is caught. If you don’t want to leave your TV or lights on, you can buy a special lamp that will mimic the light from a TV. If someone sees it through a window, they will think it is a TV.
So why not double check your home’s security today!
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