The safety of your home and family is of utmost importance. Sadly. burglaries are all too common, as are fires and floods. Read on to learn how you can keep your home and loved ones safe from these threats.
Do you keep your dog outside when you aren’t home? If so, the dog can be a terrific spot to keep a spare key. Fasten the key to your dog’s collar to hide it from view. If your pet does not get along with strangers, this will ensure your spare key stays safe.
Home security systems are able to do more than just sounding the alarm whenever you have an intruder. Many systems can alert you whenever anyone has entered your home. This isn’t just for burglars; parents with young children can also use it as a valuable tool to know when their child has come inside.
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Shop around when looking for a good home security system. Each company has different rates for their security system. Look at a number of different companies and get at least three quotes before selecting what you feel is the ideal plan for your home.
If the home you are moving into is not brand new, you should change the locks on all the doors. The previous tenants may have returned the keys, but they could have a copy. You can change the locks yourself if you’re feeling really industrious.
Perform landscaping for your home which enhances your home’s safety. Keep your doors and windows clear of any shrubbery. If criminals know you can see them, they are less likely to break in. If you want to have a garden around your home, keep trees and shrubs away from your house.
A reputable security company will send a representative to your home to design a custom system. Every homeowner has specific needs for their home and their family. The right company will make you feel more safe and secure in your home.
Keep the outside areas of your home well lit. Criminals love darkness to help mask their crimes. Install lighting anywhere a possible intruder might break in. Be sure to consider your front and back porch, garage, ground floor windows and any basement entryway.
A great way to deter criminals from getting into the garage is to make sure nobody sees inside it. Use a frosted film to cover the windows. This can be purchased at many hardware stores. Also keep your garage door closed whenever possible, especially if you will be stepping away from it for an extended period of time.
Are you able to see the numbers on your house from the street? If you have an emergency, it will be hard for the police to find your house quickly if your numbers are hidden or too small to read. Thankfully if you notice a problem it’s an easy and cheap thing to fix.
Homeowners make every attempt to make their home safe. This very article will contain several different ideas and suggestions that will help protect your family and your home from these threats. Make use of these tips to keep your home secure at all times.
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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