Top Tips For Home Security
June 25th, 2008 by adminIn today's society, almost anyone can become a victim of crime. Break-ins can not only lead to a loss of expensive and sentimental possessions but they can also deeply affect people on an emotional level. If you think it's time you re-evaluated the security of your home then check out the top tips below to help you protect you and your family…
- Make sure that all the external doors in your home have at least three locking points. 3-lever or 5-lever Mortice locks are a good investment as they will add a great deal of strength to your external doors.
- Make sure that all doors and door frames are in a good condition as old and shabby doors could potentially be forced open so it's wise to replace them. If you're thinking of investing in PVC or metal framed doors, make sure they come with good built in locks and a fitted chain, as these can be expensive to add afterwards.
- Make sure you protect the inside of your letter box as this can be used by burglars to gain entry into a property by using an instrument to open the lock from the inside. You can invest in a letter cage or a security cover to protect your letter box.
- Ensure that you remove all keys from your external doors at night before you go to bed and keep these in a safe place, where they can't be reached by hooks being inserted through the letter box. If you lose your house keys then change the locks as you never who might have picked them up.
- Invest in a set of window locks and fit these to all external windows, keep them locked at night and remove the key. Window locks are especially useful in older properties that don't have double glazing.
- If your window frames are looking rickety then you should replace them. When you invest in a new set of windows opt for laminated glass as this is much more difficult to smash than normal glass.
- Consider investing in movement activated security lights for the front and back of your home. These can help you feel secure and protected when coming home and entering your house, especially during the winter months and they can also detect and deter any prowlers.
- Invest in timers for internal lights and the radio, especially if you are going on holiday or will be away from your property for the night. These can create the impression that someone is in the house and should help to deter burglars.
- Invest in a quality burglar alarm. A monitored alarm is one of the best to purchase as it alerts the emergency services to the break-in. When you have your alarm fitted make sure that it's installed by a company who are registered with the National Security Inspectorate or the Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board.
Just follow the home security tips above and you'll be on your way to protecting your home from burglars.
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