A home’s not just where the heart is. It’s also where the things that are most precious to us are like our family and pets. That’s why it makes sense to do everything you can to make your home as secure as possible. A topic you can read all about in the post below.
Deter intruders with a visible security alarm.
Alarm systems are not just helpful because they alert the monitoring company that someone has gained unauthorized access to your property. They also act as a deterrent. Alarm systems dissuade people from breaking in, as most are looking for an easy mark with minimal chances of getting caught.
Of course, for them to be truly effective you must make sure that you make your alarm system visible to potential intruders on the outside of your building. You can do this by making sure the alarm is placed centrally and in an easy-to-view spot on the outside of your home. You can also add stickers to your windows that will show potential burglars that your home is protected with an alarm, something that can be enough for them to go elsewhere.
The same also goes for CCTV around your property. Yes, it’s useful because it could be used to identify intruders, or as evidence after the fact. However, its primary benefit is that it prevents those with bad intentions from even targeting your property in the first place. Again just be sure that you keep it as visible as possible.
Be mindful of where you keep your keys.
While it might seem smart to keep some keys to your home in a ‘safe place’ in your garden, burglars make it their business to know where all these hiding spots are. Even when it comes to those fake rocks and garden ornaments. That is why it’s much better to choose a wall-mounted key safe. Then if someone authorized needs to gain entry you can just give them the code.
Just be sure to place your wall-mounted key safe in a visual area, so you do not make it easy for those with nefarious intentions to break into it. Also, be sure that you change the code after those who have been using it like painters and decorators stop needing to visit your property.
Check who is at the door before you answer it.
Video doorbells are a very popular security device right now and with good reason. It’s because they allow you to check who is on your doorstep, without ever having to open the door. What this means is, if someone that looks suspicious or cannot provide the proper ID to show they are legitimate you can avoid having to deal with them altogether.
Additionally, video doorbells offer two more levels of security for your home. The first is that they film anyone coming to your door, which can deter those with bad intentions completely, and help identify people if the worst does happen. Secondly, video doorbells allow you to seem as if you are in, even when you are not. Once again, because burglars are unlikely to take unnecessary risks, appearing as if you are home is likely to put them off attempting anything.
Store your bikes in a secure place.
Bikes and scooters can often be an easy thing for thieves to grab because they are stored outside. However, if you remember to place your bikes and scooters in a more secure location when not in use, especially at night you can help keep them safe.
Where possible you may wish to store these items in your garage. However, if you don’t have a garage or are short on space, then you can get separate lockable boxes for your bikes. These have a flap down to make accessing your bikes very easy and they will keep them dry while not being used as well.
Secure your car and the biggest entryway into your home.
Apart from your home itself, do you own anything else that is as costly as your vehicle? The chances are that you don’t, and that is why it’s a smart idea to make sure that you store your car in a safe place every night.
Indeed, cars kept in driveways are much easier to break into and steal than ones kept in garages. This is because garages give you an additional level of security making it harder, and making it take longer to break into your vehicle.
Of course, a garage is only as secure as its door, and that’s why you must choose yours from a reputable garage door company that considers security as well as aesthetics in its designs. Indeed, as garages not only protect your car but are usually the largest entryway into your home, they must be always as secure as possible.
Let there be light.
You make the job of burglars, thieves and intruders so much easier if you do not properly light your property. This is because it’s far easier for them to work under the cover of darkness. What this means is that by installing good lighting around your property you can make it much safer and more secure.
In particular, lighting covering pathways to and from your home, such as the route you take from your vehicle to your front door should be well-lit. This is because it can minimize the opportunities for people to hide along this route. Similarly, it’s a good idea to properly light your garden, particularly with floor lighting as this can prevent people from making it towards the back of your home unseen.
Use plants to your advantage.
You can also discourage people from entering your garden uninvited by carefully selecting the right type of plants. Plants that are sharp and dense such as holly bushes can make excellent perimeter borders as they make unauthorized entry both hard and painful.
Laurel and Bamboo can also be used to create barriers to your garden and property that are hard to walk through. Lastly, The Devil’s Walking Stick is a vine that comes with spines making it ideal for growing on perimeter walls.
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