Good Home Security Advice You Should Know About

Particularly if you live alone, you may think a lot about how to make your home environment safer. Instead of staying afraid, there are simple steps you can take to feel better. Go over the information in this article to learn about home security.

Any time you buy a new home, have the locks changed. You will want to have a unique combination to stay secure. To make sure you have the only access to the home, hire a locksmith. Make sure you do the same thing if you lose your keys sometime.

Don’t give your keys to a house cleaner unless you totally trust them. You should not let cleaners have your keys if you feel like you cannot trust them, or if they will be working in your home while you are away. Check references thoroughly. If you hire a cleaner from a company, then you should check the company with the BBB.

Hide your spare key in a place where no one would think to look for it. It is very common for homeowners to hide them under a mat or above the framing of their door, and intruders know this. Rather, think about putting a key on your outside dog’s collar.

Solicit word of mouth recommendations from friends, colleagues and family members to find a great home security company or system. Other people are sure to have opinions and experiences to share. Taking a little time to listen can make you a much better decision maker when it comes to home security.

During the summer, remove all vegetation and dead wood from your yard. These can quickly become fire hazards when hit by direct sunlight, placing your house at risk. Keep your yard clear of debris to keep your house safe.

Store your car in the garage if you have it. Keep the car within the garage will make sure no one harms or steals it. Hiding it will help to deter people from tracking the times you aren’t there.

Security System

There’s no security system so durable that it can go without regular maintenance and inspections. Have yours checked out once a year. Have a worker from the security company take a look at it. Mother Nature and wild animals can also cause issues with your home security system. If the problem isn’t visible, you may be unaware of it.

If you reside in the country, you may be less worried about break-ins than urban dwellers are. On a different note, some people believe homeowners in more rural areas are more likely to experience robberies because of the lack of nearby neighbors. Not everyone believes this, though.

Ensure that valuables are stored in a hidden area that isn’t visible from outside your home. If you have big windows near your big entertainment system, it can seem like an invitation to thieves. If your windows are facing the street, make sure you cover them and protect your valuables.

Don’t throw away boxes for expensive or valuable items until the garbage collection day. Having these boxes around for a while will give people an idea of what is inside your house.

You can easily turn your home into a more secure place without spending your money on an expensive security system. There are alternatives out there that are much cheaper and they can really help keep criminals away. Use the tips from this article to make your home a safer place.

Onaolapo Adeyemi is a health enthusiast, travel and technology writer. If he’s not on tour, you’ll find him in New York with his wife, and pet parrot hanging out at Starbucks. 

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