Home Security Tips Designed To
Discourage Burglars
In order for DIY home security tips to be effective, they should address as many home security concerns and home security weaknesses as possible.They should also include at least one of the three
basic security components.
The best way to do that is to divide the home security tips into sections, and to address each section separately.
Now, let's start from the outside and work our way in. Let’s see how we can discourage those nasty burglars,prowlers, and intruders.
Your home's exterior - Make the exterior of your home un-appealing to burglars and intruders.Keep it neat, and tidy. This shows that your home is well maintained and well protected. The area surrounding your yard should be well lit up. © Elena Elisseeva | Dreamstime.com Trees and bushes should not conceal your doors and windows or provide cover for someone to hide behind. There should be no way for a burglar to climb or have access to the second story windows. Lawn gates and sheds should be kept locked at all times. This bit of home security advice is the easiest-to-apply, but the most overlooked by home owners. Install exterior alarms and yard sensors to notify you when someone trespasses on your property. The following link provides more in-depth
yard security tips, techniques, and advice.
Secure your doors - Your exterior doors should be made of solid wood or metal. The wood should be at least 1¾ of an inch thick. The metal should have a minimum gauge of 24. They should be equipped with double cylinder deadbolt locks. Metal plates on the door frames should reinforce the door jam and the hinges. Strike plates need to be securely fastened. © Oleksandr Pakhay | Dreamstime.com Installing wide-angle-view peepholes is good idea. It's also a highly effective home security tip. Click here for more tips on
how to establish solid home door security.
Secure your windows - A protective layer of window film will make your windows more resistant to breakage.Sash, double hung, and casement windows should be secured with the appropriate window locks. Depending on the neighborhood or your particular situation, window bars can be used as a permanent window security solution. Wireless window alarm sensors can be used to detect the tampering or the breaking of a window.
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window security and how to protect your home.
Your home's interior - Make sure that your doors and windows are always locked. Consider investing in alarm system to better protect your home. Click on the link to go to the
home security review
page. It will help you to choose the right type of do-it-yourself home alarm system depending on your personal needs. Fit your alarm with motion detectors, and a personal panic button that will call for help. Avoid opening the door for unexpected visitors. © Lorraine Kourafas | Dreamstime.com This includes out-of-the-blue deliveries, unexpected visits from utility company employees, or anyone else who comes calling unannounced. This single piece of home security advice can save your life. Visit the
interior home security advice
page for more home security tips.
Securing your valuables - Use wall safes and diversion safes to secure your jewelry, and personal items.Valuables can be engraved with serial numbers. Important documents can be securely stored in a bank safety deposit box.
© Robyn Mackenzie | Dreamstime.com The
home security solutions for your valuables
page clearly lays out your security options. These home security tips are worth noting.
Planning a vacation - If you’re planning a vacation, don’t make it public knowledge.Make sure your mail is collected on a regular basis. Have someone cut your grass or shovel your walkway. Leave emergency contact numbers with a trusted neighbor. Equip your interior and exterior lights with timers. Make sure your home looks lived in even when you’re not there. © 350jb | Dreamstime.com This is a very important home security tip. Your home must always look occupied. Click on this link for more
do it yourself home security tips when planning a vacation.
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