How to Make Your Home Secure

Security of your home should be your top priority. Whether you have some valuable things inside or not, your home should be burglary-proof for the sake of the safety of your family. However, many of us make some minor mistakes when it comes to safety without even noticing it and here are some things you can do in order to properly secure your home.

Meet the neighbors

There are people who don’t make friends with their neighbors. This can be quite a mistake because they can be good friends and they can be the first line of defense against burglaries. Your neighbors might know the area better than you, especially if you’re new to the neighborhood, and they can help keep an eye on your house while you’re away. However, they cannot do this if they don’t know you, so make an effort to make friends with your neighbors. This way, you will always have a friend to rely on if something fishy happens in your area and they can also help maintain your home when you go on a vacation.

Purchase a security system

Every home needs a quality security system in order to stay protected. Whether you would like a basic camera or a fully monitored smart system, you definitely should invest in such equipment. Look around your area and evaluate its needs and talk to the neighbors. This will give you an honest insight into the security of the neighborhood and which security system you should choose for your house. Some of the basic features you can consider are an alarm, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and motion sensors for your doors and windows.

Secure the doors

Front and back doors are the most common point of entry for burglars. That is why you should thoroughly inspect them and consider replacement. Front and back doors should be sturdy and strong enough so no one can simply kick them down. Also, the locks should be updated so they are not easy to pick. Look for some sturdy and durable doors made of strong materials. Some of the options include stainless steel and good aluminum doors with upgraded locks. By installing them, your home will be safe. Also, check the rest of the doors and make sure their frames and hinges are strong and functional so no one can break in.

Lock the windows

Windows are another popular point of entry for burglars. Thus, you should put locks on them. Most windows already have latches provided by the manufacturers, but those are not enough. You can replace the latches with locks or levers that are key-operated and improve your safety. For a stronger hold, you can even consider adding laminated or tempered glass. What is more, you can place metal grates on your basement windows or at least put a metal bar and make crawling in impossible.

Get a dog

Getting a dog can drastically change your lives and daily routines. However, they can be effective when it comes to scaring off and discouraging burglars. When choosing a dog for protecting your home, you should consider a breed that barks more than it bites. So, having a somewhat small dog that will bark at any danger is sometimes better than having a big dog which is quiet. However, some bigger breeds can look scary and stop burglars from breaking in even if they are quiet.

Keep the keys safe

Letting a criminal get a hold of your keys is even worse than leaving your doors unlocked. That is why you should make sure to keep all of your spare keys safe. Don’t hide your keys outside the house because most thieves already know all the popular hiding places. These risky places include a flowerpot, fake rock and the mat and the thieves will probably see through your seemingly genius plan. Probably the best hiding place for a spare key is with your friends, other family members and even neighbors.

Even if you think your home is safe enough, there probably are some things you can upgrade. Consider these simple methods for providing additional safety to your home and take good care of your valuables.

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Emma B. Joyce is blogger based in Australia. She is a true home decor and DIY fanatic. Emma is interested in music and also is a big reading enthusiast. Finding new designs and patterns is her daily task. She got hooked on home accessories and decorations during her traveling and now cannot stop searching for new inspiration.