The Importance of Home Security
As a homeowner, you want to make sure your family is safe and your property is secure. Here are some tips on how to improve home security.
1. Install Motion Sensor Flood Lighting
If there’s one thing criminals hope to avoid, it’s being noticed. One strategy for improving home security is to reduce an intruder’s opportunities to operate undetected. Install motion-activated floodlights around your home. This type of lighting is especially helpful in dark side yards and near any entrance. If a criminal triggers a light, they are likely to flee the scene.
2. Be Careful on Social Media to Improve Home Security
Criminals have access to social media. If you’re planning a vacation or an extended time out of town, don’t share this information publicly. Create a private group of trusted friends and family where you can communicate freely, otherwise don’t share pictures or talk about your vacation until you’ve returned home.
3. Reinforce Your Door Locks
To boost security, check the locks on your entryway doors. The easiest to pick is the common spring lock. If you have this type of lock, replace it with a more secure deadbolt lock.
In addition to deadbolts, consider installing smart locks on your home’s doors. These locks can be controlled with a key code or with your mobile device.
4. Upgrade Your Windows
A common entry point for criminals is through windows. To improve security, upgrade your windows. Choices for windows that are very hard to break into include acrylic and reinforced glass. Also, look for windows that include multiple layers of window panes. These are more difficult to shatter than a single pane of glass.
5. Install a Smart Surveillance System
Another key to home security is video surveillance. Install cameras and security signs to make your home safer. Just having surveillance on the property can ward off would-be burglars.
As a bonus, today’s security cameras are more advanced than those of the past. A smart surveillance system can send your cameras’ live security footage directly to your smartphone. As long as you have an internet connection, you can observe your home, even if you’re thousands of miles away.
The system can also be set to sound when the camera detects movement. This feature allows you to alert the police as soon as a threat is detected.
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