10 Simple Ways to Increase Your Home Security

10 Simple Ways to Increase Your Home Security

By siliconindia   |   Monday, September 8, 2014


Bangalore : Nowadays, home robbery happens every day as the threats of home being robe or break in is on high intensity. Most of us are annoyed with that and many of us have no idea how to secure. We all know to lock the windows and doors and check the peephole before answering the door. Even you are feeling scared but the fact is you don’t need to don’t worry as there are numerous crucial steps to improve your home’s security.

Feel like a burglar:

Take a long look and detect any security issues that would affect your home. Think like a thief and assume of ways to break into your own home and note down the weaknesses in its security.

Lock your doors and windows:

Locks and chains are easy devices to install, but it acts like a great deterrent. Leaving garage doors open at night and during the day time offers easy entrance for thieves also lock the balcony door and other external door that leads from the garage into your home. Never leave keys outside the home, smart buglers know where exactly to look for them.

If you have sliding doors and ground level windows then, be cautious as they are easy to open from the outside.  

Change the locks:

When you move into a new home, remember to change all locks as you never know who has a copy of your key.

Leave the Lights on:

Darkness is a beloved cover for buglers so, when you go out leave the lights on in the house. Let the bugler hesitate about breaking in. You can also place the lights around your yard; it intensifies the lighting around your home. When you are going out all day, don’t forget to close the curtains.

Install security alarms:

Alarms are one of the best choices for home security. These alarms usually contain a wall mounted unit that is fixed to the external wall and moreover, instantly informs emergency authorities and warns home owners of any potential dangers. Having an alarm system often inhibits a burglar from even attempting a robbery.

Get a dog:

A dog acts like a great deterrent to burglars; they tend to ward off buglers with their presence. A small and noisy dog can be more effectual. Dog can make a noise to alert you that someone is staying outside as well as drawing attention from neighbors.

Terry from www.prestigedoors.co.uk said: 'Ensuring you have a secure garage is fundamental when protecting your house. There are a number of security implementations which can be put in place to stop criminals from breaking in to your property.'

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