Home Security: How To Keep Your Property Safe
There’s nothing worse than your home being burgled, except perhaps that they didn’t force their way in and you just forgot to shut that ground floor window before you left. Ensuring the safety of your home needn’t be any more complicated that being sensible and vigilant. There are many things that you can do to take the worry off your mind, as well as a few techy ideas that might help too. What I mean is that you can try to improve perimeter security of your home.
Before You Buy
Security is one of the issues that should be on your mind before you move into a property. Look for a location that seems safe and friendly. Take a walk around the neighbourhood and if you feel comfortable and you seem to get lots of ‘hello’s, then it’s probably better than an area where you feel threatened. If you’re moving into a flat or apartment block, think about the security of the block itself (more here). How do you gain entry, is there a security gate (such as those from www.newgate.uk.com), a swipe card, intercom or just a simple key? Are the windows and doors secure- so they look like it would be easy for someone to force entry? Check wiredsmart.io and find all the devices that you might need to keep your home safe from various threats.
Day-to-Day Living
In the everyday, there are many things that can deter a burglar. Most burglaries happen when the house is unoccupied, so the trick is to make it look like there’s someone in. Think Home Alone. So if you have a regular routine, i.e. a 9-5 job, then you need to create the illusion that there’s someone in. Now I’m not saying you have to go as far as Macaulay Culkin, but things like having lights or the TV on a timer can make it look like your house is occupied. If you have a driveway that is unused or is empty during the day, then you can rent it out. As well as discouraging burglars, it’s also a good way to make a bit of cash. Make it obvious that you have a house alarm, whether you use a real or a fake alarm is up to you.
The most obvious way to prevent a burglary is to make sure that all your doors and windows are shut and locked before you leave. You should also buy timber blinds online so people can’t see inside your home. Most burglars gain entry through the front and back doors and ground floor windows, so making sure that these are extra secure is essential. You should also hire a residential locksmith if required, and maybe install security cameras, and again whether they’re real or fake is your call.
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When You’re Away From Home
You need a trusted friend, neighbour or a member of your family to house sit. They don’t necessarily need to live there while you’re away, but popping in everyday to make the house look lived in works just as well. Making sure the bins go out and the papers don’t pile up will make sure your house doesn’t look unoccupied and vulnerable, and the added bonus is that you don’t have to sort these things out when you get home.
