There are many effective ways to protect your home from thieves. But it’s not just about protecting your property, it’s also about making sure you and your family feel safe in your home. By taking just a few simple steps, you can significantly improve your peace of mind. Read on to make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your property and family safe.
1. Get a home security system
Installing a home security system is one of the most effective ways to deter burglars and alert you if a break-in occurs. If an intruder sees a security camera or sign indicating that you have a security system, they’ll likely pass by your home.
There are many home security options available today for every budget and every level of protection. To choose the system that’s right for you, evaluate your neighborhood and the needs of your home. Once you’ve identified the potential risks, assess your home to see what you need to protect it. Consider whether you will install a home security system yourself or rely on professional home monitoring.
2. Secure your doors
The door is the easiest point of entry for thieves. It is usually the first place they try to enter a building. Check all of your exterior doors to make sure that the door frames and hinges are secure. If you have moved, replace the door locks. You will eliminate the risk of a stranger being able to unlock your door with your house key.
Secure your sliding glass doors. Burglars love sliding doors because they usually have a weak latch that is not strong enough to hold them firmly in place. With a strong blow to the bottom of the slider, criminals can open the door, so make sure your sliding glass doors are secured. Read more tips on protecting glass doors here.
3. Lock your windows
Thieves are always looking for a way to enter a building through windows or doors. Make sure your windows are secure and make it a habit to close them every time you leave your home and before you go to bed. Unfortunately, window locks are not always durable – latches tend to be weak and cannot withstand forced opening. Here are some tips for protecting your windows from burglary:
Secure the glass with a protective film;
Install window sensors that trigger an alarm when a window breaks. Security companies offer sensors that automatically send a notification to the security company and you by phone if movement or glass breakage is detected;
Install window grilles, if necessary;
Put up curtains or blinds, this provides privacy and protects valuables from prying eyes.
4. Light up the area
Vandals, thieves and other criminals do not like to be the center of attention, so think about lighting in the yard. Both to save energy and to confuse a thief, we recommend installing lights with motion sensors. This way, you can scare a thief away by having the sensors react to their movements, and you can also create the feeling that you are home by using a timer to adjust the lighting.
5. Lock the garage
Keep the interior door from the garage to the house locked. This way, if someone breaks into your garage, they still won’t be able to get into your house. But don’t forget that if thieves can’t get into your house, you probably have a lot of valuable things in the garage that thieves will find useful. Make it a habit to lock all your garage doors and windows. If you use a security code to open your garage, be sure to keep it secret and never enter it in front of other people.
6. Eliminate hiding places
Trees and shrubs can add curb appeal to your home, but they also provide convenient hiding places for thieves. Trim trees and plants near your home that could be used as hiding places. Don’t tempt thieves by leaving valuables on display in your yard.
7. Get a safe
In an ideal world, thieves would never break into your home and you would never have to worry about your valuables being stolen. Unfortunately, professional thieves can bypass even the best home security strategies. So make sure your valuables are protected and thieves can’t access them until a mobile security team arrives.
Thieves want to get in and out of your home as quickly as possible, so even the smallest deterrent can help protect your most valuable items. A home safe is a secure place to store everything from jewelry to important documents like passports. Get a safe that is fireproof, waterproof, and heavy enough so that a thief can’t get away with it.
Tips for buying a safe:
Look for a safe with two locks;
Choose the right size safe for the valuables you want to protect;
Decide whether you want a portable safe or one that is mounted to the floor or wall.
8. Reduce the likelihood of fires in your home
Do everything you can to prevent fires in your home. Check smoke alarms and CO detectors to make sure they are working. If necessary,
