Improve Home Security for Peace of Mind
How do you feel about your home security? Would it be easy for a burglar to break-in? If these questions concern you, it’s time to address this issue. Here are 5 ways that you can improve home security.
Change Your Locks
If you have just moved into a new home, or if you have never changed your locks before, now is the time to do so. When you buy a home and receive the keys, there is no way to know how many duplicates of your keys are already out there and who has them. It is best to start from scratch and outfit your whole home with new locks. Choose high-quality deadbolts with a bar that is longer than 1 inch.
Add Outdoor Lighting to Improve Home Security
A well-lit yard makes your home safer. Burglars are less likely to attempt breaking into a house when they can easily be seen. Motion-sensor lights save energy and startle criminals, causing them to flee. Strategically install outdoor lighting around shadowy parts of your yard and near entrances.
Install a Home Security System
One method that many homeowners use to improve home security is installing a home security system. There are many options to choose from. Some allow you to monitor live footage on your phone remotely and others are monitored by professionals. If you experience a home invasion, the system will alert you and dispatch the police.
Plant Thorny Bushes Around Your Home
A burglar may try to enter your home through a window if they cannot get through the door. One way to deter a window break-in is to plant thick, thorny bushes underneath the windows. Even though this is a simple landscaping task, it can prove to be effective at improving home security.
Keep Valuables Out of Sight
Unless you keep your drapes closed all the time, the inside of your home is on display to the street. Valuable items in plain sight may tempt burglars to target your home. Rearrange your home so that the most expensive items aren’t visible from the outside, or close your drapes at night.
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