6 tips to protect your home to prevent theft

 

Exterior Doors

  • Exterior doors should be solid wood or metal to better protect against intruders.
  • Be sure to keep all doors locked or locked at all times. Besides the latch or lock, you should also install a deadbolt type double pallet or similar in all entry doors.
  • Not all burglaries occur in a vacant home. You might also consider installing a peephole to see who is at the door before opening it.

Windows

  • Whenever you are not in your home and overnight windows must remain closed and locked.
  • Consider installing gates and shutters with locks on all windows to avoid being forced.

Sliding Glass Doors

  • Call a professional locksmith to install closures to ensure the door to the frame or rail.
  • Adjust the lights free door tracks so that cannot be lifted and removed from the rails.
  • Place a barbell resistant metal or wood, such as a metal pipe or a broomstick in the track to prevent the door from opening.
  • Install hinges with surety that slide on the rails to prevent the door from being forced.

Exterior Lighting

  • The lighting, both inside and outside of your home, is one of the best and most economic measures to discourage thieves. The interior lights on give the impression that the house is occupied, while the exterior lights make it harder for a thief to find a place to hide.
  • You should install lights near porches, all exterior doors, garage and other entry points. Keep all well-lit entrances.
  • Reflectors are also a good choice for outdoor lighting for your home. You can also opt for lights with motion detectors that turn on automatically when you are moving in the area.
  • For safety, install some lights out of hand, so that is not easy to remove or break the bulbs.
  • Point lights so that your yard and garden are lit so you can see anyone approaching.

Burglar Alarms

  • Burglar alarm systems can provide many benefits if you live in a remote area or staying away from home for extended periods of time. Also, if you live in a high crime area or keep valuable items at home, you should also consider installing a security system. There are a variety of burglar alarms and security systems available.
  • If you install a residential alarm system ensure that all people living in your house are trained to use it.

Security while outside your home

  • Make sure your home has the appearance of an inhabited dwelling at all times. If possible, ask a friend, neighbor or family trust to stay at home during your absence. Otherwise, arrange for someone remove daily mail and newspapers and turn on the lights.
  • If you are absent for an extended period, consider using timers for your lights so they turn on and turn off automatically at predetermined times.
  • Ask the mail and the paperboy to stop making deliveries to your home while you are away.

There is no method that is 100 percent effective against thieves, but if you see the above tips can reduce the chances of becoming the next victim of a robbery.