• Home
    • Resource Library
    • Business Resources
  • Blog
  • Craft Supplies
  • Free Primitive Patterns
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
  • Contact Us

Prim Mart

For Home, Garden, and Lifestyle

  • The Home
    • Decor & Design
    • Cleaning & Organizing
    • Buying and Selling Homes
    • Electrical & Energy Use
    • Heating & Cooling
    • Home Appliances
    • Pest Control
    • Plumbing
    • Roof Maintenance
    • Security
    • Tools & Equipment
  • Outdoor Living
    • Gardening
    • Landscaping
    • Lawn Care
    • Patio Decorating
  • Art & Crafts
    • Craft Tutorials
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
    • Family
      • Parenting
      • Pets
    • Beauty & Fashion
    • Finances
    • Education
    • Fun
    • Legal Matters
    • Technology
    • Car Care & More
    • Celebrations & Holidays
    • Safety
    • Shopping
    • Travel
  • Wellness
    • Dental Health
    • Diet & Fitness
    • Holistic Health
    • Mental Wellness
    • Physical Health
    • Self Improvement
  • Work & Business
    • Business Tips
    • Business Marketing
    • Office Design
    • Building Upkeep
    • Career Training
    • Work at Home
Home » The Home » Security » 5 Ways to Help Keep Your Home and Family Safe From Criminals

Safety, Security · April 1, 2022

5 Ways to Help Keep Your Home and Family Safe From Criminals

5 Ways to Help Keep Your Home and Family Safe From Criminals

Being a victim of crime can have devastating and long-term effects on your mental health and wellbeing, so we must do all we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones. 

So, if you are looking for ways to boost your home or personal security, read on. Here are five ways to help keep your home and family safe from criminals. 

Home security system

If you want to add an extra layer of protection to your home, you can’t go wrong with a home security system. 

Depending on your budget and security needs, you will usually have a wide range of options to select from. Many systems include video streaming, and others offer 24-hour monitored security, so it’s worth spending a bit of time considering what is best suited to your needs. 

Not only will a home security system keep your home safe and secure, but it will give you peace of mind that your family is being given the best possible protection.

Personal protection equipment

If you live somewhere that doesn’t make you feel very safe, it may be worth investing in some personal protection equipment. It could be anything from carrying impact weapons to keeping a bottle of mace in your bag. 

You must, of course, find out what is legal in your state before purchasing or carrying anything, as the law will differ depending upon where you live. If knife and gun crime is a common issue, then armor plates may be another security measure to consider. 

Door and window locks

The easiest way for an intruder to gain access to your home is via a door or window, so it’s imperative that you close and lock them each evening – particularly those on the ground floor. 

In warmer months, it may be tempting to let a cool breeze into your home to regulate the temperature, however, you must consider the potential security implications of doing this. 

Cybercrime

Cybercrime is a growing issue these days, and there are some very clever people behind it, so you must be vigilant when it comes to internet security. 

Do not give your personal details to anyone without knowing who they are, change your passwords a few times a year, and don’t click on random links unless you know that the source is legitimate. 

Social media

You may be excited to take to social media and tell people about your imminent vacation or show off your new 50″ top-of-the-range television, but always be mindful that people you don’t know could be reading your posts. 

If your security settings are stringent, it could be less of an issue, but you must remember that not everyone is as honest and kind as you are. The last thing anyone wants is to come home from the holiday of a lifetime to find their home has been compromised. Be sensible about what you post, check your security settings, and remember that there is a dark side to social media. 

Spread the love

Posted In: Safety, Security

You’ll Also Love

How to Pick the Right Lock for Your HomeHow to Pick the Right Lock for Your Home
Ten Ways Doorbell Cameras Can Improve Neighbourhood SafetyTen Ways Doorbell Cameras Can Improve Neighbourhood Safety
Keeping Your Pets Safe While They're Outside: 6 Practical Tips to Help YouKeeping Your Pets Safe While They’re Outside: 6 Practical Tips to Help You
Next Post >

Internet Shopping 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Online

Search

Hello There!

Welcome to Prim Mart! I'm Katharine, a mom, wife, and blogger with a passion for all things related to homemaking and enjoying life. Prim Mart was founded in 2001 and has grown from just a craft blog to an online lifestyle magazine filled with helpful and creative articles for you!

Join Our Newsletter

Archives

Popular Posts

Categories

Copyright © 2023 Prim Mart · Theme by 17th Avenue

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More

Accept Decline Cookie Settings
I consent to the use of following cookies:
Cookie Declaration About Cookies
Necessary (0) Marketing (0) Analytics (0) Preferences (0) Unclassified (0)
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
We do not use cookies of this type.
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
We do not use cookies of this type.
Analytics cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
We do not use cookies of this type.
Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
We do not use cookies of this type.
Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.
We do not use cookies of this type.
Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient. The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission. This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on our pages.
Cookie Settings