Do you have any concerns regarding the security of your residence? For example, the majority of householders believe that securing their property through the use of a proprietary alarm system or locking doors would suffice. However, how many of you have considered the fact that every home is susceptible to insidious dangers that could render it almost entirely vulnerable to larceny and robbery?
In this article, we offer advice on the aspects that can be overlooked or taken for granted, which can result in unexpected security vulnerabilities. Identify these risks and the simple solutions that could protect your residence from all potential threats. Continue reading to learn more and begin safeguarding your home for all those within.
Install Quality Locks on Doors and Windows
Installing robust, high-quality locks on all entry points is one of the most straightforward methods of enhancing the security of your residence. It is not uncommon for burglars to obtain entry through locks that are easily broken or are weak. Ensure that all doors, including garage doors, are securely fastened by replacing outdated locks with high-quality deadbolts. Don’t overlook the importance of windows; implement secure window locks and reinforce any vulnerable areas.
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Consider adding a sliding bolt or a security bar on sliding doors or windows to prevent them from being opened easily.
Use Motion-Sensor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is an excellent deterrent for criminals. Install motion-sensor lights around your property, especially near entryways, the driveway, and any dark corners of your yard. These lights will turn on automatically when they detect movement, startling potential intruders and drawing attention to their actions.
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Use energy-efficient LED motion sensors for long-term savings.
Invest in a Security Camera System
Surveillance cameras can offer a sense of security by continuously monitoring your residence. Modern security cameras are effortlessly installed, cost-effective, and can be linked to your smartphone to provide real-time notifications. Intruders are discouraged and evidence is provided in the event of a crime by the installation of cameras in strategic locations such as the front entrance, backyard, and garage.
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Look for cameras with night vision and motion detection for more comprehensive coverage.
Keeping Your Home Dark at Night
When you go to sleep or when you leave the house and you turn off the lights, your house is more prone to a break-in. Most break-ins can happen even when you are inside the house, and this is because most of the interiors are usually dimly lit making it easier for the burglars to do their work.
Smart lamps installed throughout the residence would deceive individuals into believing that someone is present, even when they are not. Guardian Alarm’s smart home solution enables you to program the lights to turn on and off at specific times, as well as to turn them off from any location using the MyGuardianAlarm mobile application.
You may want to consider fitting outdoor cameras during the night for extra protection in your house. The MyGuardianAlarm mobile application lets you view live and recorded footage from your cameras and notifies you through the phone whenever there are people, animals, or vehicles present in the vicinity.
Set Up a Home Alarm System
A home alarm system is one of the most effective methods for notifying you of a break-in. Sensors that detect the opening of a door or window are included in numerous contemporary alarm systems. Upon activation, they will sound an alarm and notify the authorities or a monitoring company. Additionally, alarms may be established to activate when specific motion sensors detect movement within your residence.
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Many alarm systems now offer DIY installation options that are easy to set up and more budget-friendly.
Reinforce Doors and Windows
In addition to good locks, it’s important to ensure your doors and windows are sturdy enough to resist forced entry. Reinforce wooden doors with metal plates or steel frames. For glass doors or windows, consider installing security film that makes it harder to break the glass.
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Add security bars to basement or ground-level windows that are more vulnerable to break-ins.
Get to Know Your Neighbors
One of the most effective methods for enhancing the security of your property is to establish a strong relationship with your neighbors. Neighbors who are acquainted with one another can monitor for suspicious activity and notify one another of potential hazards. Establish a neighborhood surveillance group and distribute your contact information to your neighbors.
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Be sure to offer help to your neighbors in return, creating a supportive and trustworthy community.
Social Media Posts on Vacation
Thanks to the proliferation of social media, vacation photos now often feature the locations being visited. Unfortunately, this might result in break-ins because it is clear that the homeowner is not home for an extended period of time. The vast majority of thieves keep tabs on people’s social media accounts and use the data they collect for their own illicit ends.
We suggest that you hold off on posting vacation photos on social platforms until you have returned home. Moreover, if you are going on travel for some time, ensure that you also put a hold on the delivery of your mail or ask someone that you trust to do it for you.
Visible Valuables Through Your Windows
Avoid placing valuables near the windows. Try looking out of your windows, from the outside, and check if there are any valuables like electronics, family heirlooms, etc, in sight. When you aren’t at home, pull down the shades and curtains for more privacy or simply place the valuables in an area within the house that cannot be seen out through the windows.
Your more valuable possessions would be best concealed in a home safe. For example, valuables, money, and keys to a safe should be among them. However, it’s important to remember that the majority of burglars not only take your possessions but also your personal details. Hence, you should secure all paperwork pertaining to your identity in that safe or deposit box. This includes passports, bank and legal documents, social security cards, and any others.
Decorative furnishing safes can also be installed on the walls and cameras placed near the safe or while some valuable items in a certain radius are secured to enhance the protection of those items.
Leaving Your Security System Disarmed
If you want our proactive services at the monitoring center to respond quickly to any alarm signal, activating your security equipment is a must. Activating the system would have easily prevented break-ins or other dangers in the majority of instances. Burglaries target homes even while people are inside, and the situation can quickly escalate into violence. By using Guardian Alarm’s technology, you may decrease the chance of accidentally turning off the alarm by scheduling when it will activate or deactivate.
Conclusion
Enhancing your house security need not be costly or difficult. Simple actions like installing quality locks, configuring security cameras, and employing motion-sensor lighting help to greatly lower the likelihood of burglary or other crime. Your house and family will also remain safe if you keep conscious of your surroundings and improve your rapport with your neighbors. Start these changes right now to experience mental peace knowing your house is more safe.
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