Home Security Checklist

Are you securing your home as much as you can? Keep your priorities in order. It is advisable to look at the things a thief would consider–your goal is deterrence. The best home security measure is an untested one that simply scares thieves off before they’ve got an opportunity to attack. That said, work through some of the major points of home security before you consider anything else.

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a)    Whenever you leave your property particularly for long weekends or holidays, document your belongings. You may list and take photos of all your valuables, recording serial numbers on large valuables. Store all this information off-site in order that in case of theft, you will have a record of your entire home.

b)    Exterior doors–have they got good locks? Is it dead bolted? Are the deadbolt mounting screws a minimum of 3 inches long? Ensure that these conditions are met. These are crucial and perhaps the strongest deterrents you may setup.

c)    Are your door frames reinforced? This might not sound like a big deal, but you might think twice if someone ever kicks your door in. A reinforced frame is every bit as important as the right kind of lock combination.

d)    Maintain the habit of closing and checking all of your doors and windows whenever you leave home. Even upper story windows could be a potential home security threat as clever and agile burglars will see a way to get to them. And keep away tools which make their plans easier for them.

e)    Lighting, especially around entrances, will go a long way in stopping thieves. When your property is well-lit on the outside, it’s that much tougher to rob. This means motion-sensor-activated lights, that can spook anyone and help to make it easier for you to walk up to the door during the night safely, as well as bright floods that remain on all of the time.

f)    Use glass-break sensors on your windows. Glass doesn’t necessarily break noisily, and also the resulting alarm may almost assuredly scare off a would-be assailant.

g)    When setting up windows and doors, make sure that the hinges can be found within the house. A criminal can easily unhinge these things and get access to your home and personal possessions. Additionally, they must be loaded with auxiliary locks or wood dowel in the bottom track to prevent prying and anti-shims in the top track to prevent lifting.

h)    Landscaping should consider visibility and transparency. Privacy might appear to be a security measure, but the fact is, it is a detriment. Privacy on your property means thieves can conceal their actions as they make an effort to force entry into your domicile. Privacy gives a cloak to everybody involved, including those that should not have one. Do not take this risk. Robbers are experienced enough to find hiding places without your help.

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