While we all want our homes to look good and be comfortable, arguably the most important part of our home is that they are safe. We want to feel safe and secure in our homes, and not need to worry. The rates of property crime have indeed fallen, but there is still a risk that you will be victimized.
As a result, you need to take logical steps to make your home as safe as possible to protect your family and your belongings. Thankfully, there are a variety of things that can be done to help your home feel a little safer. This article is going to go over 5 of them.
5 Ways To Make Your Home a Safer Place
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Have a Security System Installed
First and foremost, you should consider having a security system installed. This can not only deter criminals from attempting to enter your home, but can minimize the damage if they do. These systems will often have alarms, sensors and cameras to form a protective barrier around your home. Many can even be controlled remotely and will alert the authorities as soon as they are set off.
Of course, once installed, you need to be sure to learn the ins and outs of how the system works. Learn how to arm and disarm it, the various features it has and feel free to scour the internet for helpful tips and advice. For example, this handy article will be able to help you learn all you need to know about alarm codes.
Brighten it Up
Criminals who are sneaking around to burgle a home don’t like the light. They prefer to stick to the shadows and stay out of sight and out of mind. If your home is lacking light, you are making it easy on them to sneak around without detection. As a result, you want to brighten up your home and yard as much as possible.
Ample outdoor lighting options, preferably with motion sensors can help to keep potential criminals away. Keeping the inside of your home well-lit throughout the day and potentially even the night is also a good idea. Of course, consider putting these lights on a timer to make sure they aren’t always on and eating a lot of power.
Ensure All Doors and Windows are Locked
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This one might seem obvious, but that’s not actually the case. Throughout the USA, millions of people don’t actually lock their doors. This is all but inviting criminals to walk right into your home. You need to lock your doors every time you leave, and consider having them locked when you’re home, as well. The same goes for windows, as they are another common entry point for burglars.
Also, consider adding additional security measures (like deadbolts) to your doors and windows as well. Even if you are in a traditionally safe area or city, you should always lock up your windows and doors. Be sure to keep things like garage doors and sheds locked too, as they can be robbed just like your house can.
Don’t Create Easy Hiding Places
While interesting landscaping, trees and bushes can look good, they also provide great places for potential criminals to hide. Because of this, be sure to keep all shrubs and trees fairly trimmed to make sure that they cannot easily be used as cover. This is especially true for foliage that is located right up against your home.
Also, focus on different aspects of your yard as well. For example, don’t leave valuable items laying out in the yard and make sure that things like ladders or stools aren’t out either. These can help criminals reach higher windows.
Keep Valuables Out of Sight
Another tip for a safer home is keeping all of your valuables out of sight. If you have expensive items sitting right in front of your window, or in your yard, it could entice criminals to target your home. As a result, all valuables should be kept away from windows, and preferably stored in safe places.
In a similar vein, it’s a good idea to keep your windows closed, especially at night. It is too easy to peer into open windows once nighttime hits, and you don’t want people seeing what you have, or seeing the interior layout of your home.
In conclusion, the tips in this article will be able to help you make sure your home is a safer and more relaxing place to be.
This article was written by Wendy Dessler. Wendy Dessler is an award-winning writer who discovered her passion for providing knowledge to readers worldwide on topics closest to her heart. Since her first high school award in Creative Writing, she continues to deliver awesome content through various niches touching the digital sphere.
Thanks for mentioning thinking about adding more security measures to your windows and doors to make your home safer. My sister is considering installing security doors on her home because she noticed last week that the entryway to the back of her house was only protected by a single lock. I think it’s wise for my sister to contemplate getting equipment from a reputable supplier that can help protect the entrances to her home as best as possible.
Windows are often overlooked but they can also be an easy access point and should definitely be considered! Hope your sister finds the perfect system for her home!
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