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Prevent Break Ins

Tips To Prevent Break-ins

Your home could be the next target for a criminal to strike. According to the FBI, every year, more than two million burglaries are reported in the United States. Most of these break-ins involve residential properties.

Before you panic, follow these easy tips to prevent break-ins:

Keep in mind that most burglars are looking for an easy target to hit and run. The easier and most hassle-free houses will be their first target. If you can make your house undesirable, or time-consuming, chances are that it won’t be worth the crook’s time. They will, probably, look for an easier target instead.

Home Burglary System

Of course, this seems like the most logical option. However, no alarm is fail-proof. Often, they serve as a deterrent. Other times, they do nothing but the alarm to let you know an unwanted visitor is in your home. They can also be expensive or send false alarms to police stations, which they in turn will charge you for.

Alarm Sign In Yard

Oftentimes, just the appearance of a sign in your yard that shows you are protected by an alarm system is all that is needed to scare off a would-be criminal. They most likely, will not want to chance triggering an alarm and police showing up.

Motion Detectors

Sure, it’s a good idea to have an alarm system with motion detectors. It’s also a great idea to install lights that run on a motion detector. When a burglar approaches your home, and the turns on. He will most likely move on to an easier target than risk the chance that someone may actually be home.

Keep Your Garage Secure

One of the easiest entryways for a home burglar is through an open garage door. The open garage not only reveals items you have stored in the garage as if you put up a luring window shopping sign, but if you have an interior entry door located in the garage, it’s the fastest way to get inside. Keep garage doors and inside doors that lead to the garage locked or shut at all times.

Good Neighbors

If you have a neighbor you trust, keep an eye out for each other. If you are going to be out of town, ask the neighbor to pick up your mail or newspapers so your home looks occupied. You know each other’s daily routines. If something is out of the ordinary, don’t be afraid to call the police.

Keep Valuables Out Of Typical Spots

When a burglar gains entry to the house, one of the first rooms they will hit is the bedroom because that’s where most people store costly jewelry or expensive valuables. Head the crook off at the pass, and choose another, more secure location, to tuck away your valuables.

Landscaping

Would-be thieves prefer to do their breaking in and stealing in privacy. Tall bushes near windows or privacy fences make it far too easy for burglars to hide. Make sure your landscaping is kept trimmed.

Noise

Like a barking dog scares off thieves from taking a chance, any noise is a deterrent. When you leave, turn on the radio. If the burglar will most likely prefer a quieter house then take the chance on someone being home.

Lock Up

This may sound like the most logical solution, but believe it or not, a lot of home burglaries occur through an unlocked window or door. Many also happen in broad daylight. Sometimes, the homeowner is even at home. Stay safe by not only choosing good locks and deadbolts but also using them and keeping them locked.
Home Security

Locksmith Service For Home Security

Contact your local locksmith today to make sure your home is secured with the proper locks. Discuss locks for front and rear entry doors as well as window locks, and sliding door or garage door locks. In addition to good high security locks also check the option of installing a home security system, alarm, CCTV, and home automation equipment. Make sure you do everything you can to prevent a burglary, and then rest easy, safe, and secure.

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