The phrase “lock it or lose it” is the simple approach to home security, but the police and local locksmiths have more elaborate hints to making a house more burglar proof.
Here are some basic tips for people trying to make their home and possessions more secure.
The first step is installing quality locks on all exterior doors to the home. The best choice is a deadbolt, but although some deadbolts might look strong, they may still not withstand an effort to break in. A homeowner is best advised to contact the police or a locksmith about what type of deadbolt is best.
Secondly, the homeowner should ensure the home is equipped with solid doors. Hollow core doors are easily broken through. Instead, entrance doors should be steel clad or solid core.
Thirdly, consider installing window bars, especially on basement windows commonly accessed in break-ins. The number of people installing window bars is increasing, but too often, homeowners only react after their first break-in has occurred.
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Be aware of who you’re buying a burglar alarm from. One of the problems with home security companies is there are a substantial number of fly by night security agencies popping up. There is very little legislative control over alarm systems.
Police agencies are planning to lobby the government to set up some legislative guidelines regarding the companies who sell the equipment, but in the meantime, it remains a buyer beware market.
Find out if they’re reputable. A lot of them look in the papers to see what homes have been broken into, then they contact the owners to see if they want to buy a home security system.
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Here are some must-know home security tips that will considerably reduce your chance of being burglarized:
• Never leave cash, valuable jewelry or art objects in the house when you go on holiday. Tuck all valuables away in your safety deposit box.
• Never hide a key anywhere. Even amateur thieves will look under a doormat, a flower pot or in a mailbox for a key.
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With the summer season here, we hope all those who planned vacations are enjoying or looking forward to arrangements they made for the holidays.
Summer usually means people will be away from home for extended periods of time, so we would like to take this opportunity to offer you some home security tips on making your home safe, secure and hopefully prevent you from becoming a victim of a break and enter.
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While a home security system is the best form of protection when dealing with home burglaries, here are some additional tips to secure a home.
Homeowners need to quit making it easy for a burglar. The best way to do that is by making a complete check of your house and outside property to determine where a burglar could enter. Doors and windows in most homes won’t stop a determined burglar.
Some things to protect your home include:
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