A stranger entering your home and taking the things you love is a scary and painful situation to be in, as it can leave you feeling vulnerable. You may work hard for the possessions you store in your home, and so it’s important to keep those things protected.
There are many ways to prevent someone from breaking into your home, from simply securing doors to smart security systems. It’s quick and easy to protect your house! To get you started, we’ve outlined a list of things you can do to protect your home.
1) Install a Security System
Home security systems are often less pricey than people think, and they will help protect the expensive things you have in your home. A smart security system puts you in control of your house. They provide you with the ability to access a security camera on your phone, which is ideal for elderly people living on their own.
2) Outdoor Lighting
Burglars don’t want to be seen; therefore, they will target houses with dark corners and hidden spots away from the light. Make your home less appealing to thieves by installing outdoor lighting. Ideally use motion lights that will turn on whenever somebody is outside. Also, another advantage of lighting up your landscape is that it will give you more visibility when putting out the bins!
3) Remember to Lock Up
Even if you’re sleepy in the evenings don’t forget to lock the doors and windows. Burglars can break into unlocked windows, and they can even access second-floor windows by climbing up pipes. Also, keep the door locked, even when you are at home. Locking your doors before bedtime will help provide a peaceful, healthy sleep as you’ll feel safer.
4) Check Your Alarms
We are often reminded to check the battery on our fire alarms to improve our fire safety, but people neglect to check if their burglar alarms are working. Make sure to turn them on when you leave the home and when you go to sleep at night. There is a range of burglar alarms so check the brand of your alarm and see when it should be changed for a newer update.
5) Create a Noisy Driveway
Burglars don’t want to be heard and so they’ll target houses with quieter driveways. Make your house unappealing to thieves by adding gravel, which makes a noise when people walk across it. Create a gravel path around your house, especially on the sidewalks where people can’t see the burglars from the street.
6) Think About Key Placement
Most people have a spare key they hide by their house, is yours under a plant pot? Doormat? Or in the mailbox? Burglars will know all the places people commonly hide their key, so don’t fall into the trap of putting it somewhere obvious. Instead buy a secure small box and only tell the people you trust the code to access the key.
