Decorating your home is much more fun than implementing security measures, but it needs to be one of your top priorities. It’s only natural for people to become a bit too comfortable if they live in a relatively safe area, but you can never be too safe. The safety of yourself, your family and all your belongings relies on it. There’s no need to make your home a prison or a place ready to face a zombie apocalypse. But, there’s a need to make a few changes both inside and outside the house to make it more difficult for people to access your property. Follow these few tips on how to make your home more secure.
#1. Secure the doors
The number one place of entry is usually through the front or back door. Don’t help a burglar to stroll right into your home – inspect all exterior doors to make sure the hinges are protected and the door frames strong. Today, the build of a door may not be enough to ensure sufficient security of your home. You can choose to install a deadbolt. A deadbolt is a locking mechanism that cannot be moved to the open position except by rotating the key. If you’re more into technological security systems, you can upgrade to smart locks and video doorbells. Smart locks are keyless door locks that allow you to control the door by using a smartphone application. This may sound very techy, but it’s an extremely safe option and way more efficient, especially when you’re prone to forgetting your house keys.
#2 Lock the windows
This is an important security measure that needs to be taken into account in all households. What does a burglar do when the doors are locked? They search for any other type of easy entry that’s available. When your windows aren’t locked, don’t be surprised when you return home to an empty house. Mere window latches can’t be trusted as they’re easily breakable and unreliable. Adding burglar-proof window bars will make it impossible for someone to gain entry. You can also install window or glass break sensors that will immediately set off an alarm when something untoward is happening.
#3 Light it up
If you’re afraid of the dark, this is a security tip that will make you feel more at ease. A property that’s well lit is far less likely to be intruded, seeing as there aren’t as many places to hide compared to a property that’s dark and has ample space to move around in without being seen. Keep intruders away by installing outdoor lighting. It’s a good idea to install lights in your driveway, pathways in the garden, at every entry door and in the backyard. If the idea of having lights on all night long doesn’t appeal to you, try installing motion sensor lights that only illuminate when they’re triggered by movement, or put the lights on a timer. These lights can also be powered with solar energy, which is a great option if you’re worried that your electricity bill will increase.
#4 Don’t forget the garage door
The garage door is the new favourite entry door for criminals, and it’s because most garages are open during the night. Often when you drive home, you get out to open the garage, climb back into the car, park it, then forget to close it again. It’s only human to forget things that take effort. Make it a new habit to lock your garage doors inside and outside. It may feel like a lot more trouble, but at least your home will be safer. If you want to make it easier for yourself and the other people in your household, consider upgrading to an automatic garage door. In order to operate an automatic garage, you and your family will receive a remote with which to open and close the garage door. It can be tricky to install more than one remote on the automatic garage door mechanism, but there are loads of tutorials you can watch that will give you tips on How to program a multi code garage door remote.
Unfortunately, there’ll always be people in the world who will try to invade your private space for their gain. In most of these scenarios, the intruders won’t consider your safety, which is your main concern. Intruders are getting smarter every day, so the harder you make it for them to gain entry the better for you. These may be the deciding factors for them to try their luck elsewhere.
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