5 Simple Security Tips

For homeowners, their most valuable asset is their home and all the valuable possessions it holds. It’s also why people are focused on ensuring that they have the best security for their home. Having to deal with broken doorframes or windows and the terrible feeling of your personal space being invaded when there is a break-in, can be very difficult to handle.

But what’s probably even more important is the concerns this raises regarding the safety of your family members. One of the best ways to improve the security levels of your home is to keep a few simple security tips in view:

1. Don’t Forget To Lock Up

This may seem like a very obvious thing to do, however, it can be surprising to learn exactly how many people forget to lock the doors, especially if they are stepping out of their home for a quick jog. The fact is that opportunistic thieves can be extremely quick to find their way into your home and walk away with valuables, well before you are able to get back to your house.

It also important that you lock all your sheds, garages and outdoor structures. The garage becomes a weak point, especially if your house can be accessed through it. Some burglars can be very skilled in stealing the door opener to your garage and entering your house from there.

2. Don’t Be Careless

It isn’t uncommon to hear of home break-ins which involved burglars utilizing the tools they have found on the property, such as ladders, hammers or wheelie bins. They use these to breach the security of your home. So aside from keeping all the outdoor structures including your garage locked up, it is important to return all the tools to their right storage location after you use them rather than leave them lying around in your yard spaces. Make sure you do not hide a spare key under the doormat, a flower pot or any other space near your front door.

3. Make Sure Your Home Isn’t Obscured By Bushes

This is a home security tip that most people don’t even take into consideration. If your home is completely concealed by bushes and trees, it becomes very easy for burglars to tamper your locks without being noticed from the street. On the other hand, if you have well-trimmed bushes and trees your house and front door will be easily visible from the street. It becomes extremely difficult for a burglar to go unnoticed.

4. Install Motion Sensor Lighting

Today, there are a large number of motion sensor lights available on the market. These can be installed in various outdoor spaces of your property. These motion sensor lights will get switched on if they detect any kind of movement within their range. This becomes a definite deterrent for trespassers, thieves and burglars.

5. Set Up A Timer System

This is a great way to ensure that the lights, electronic devices, TV etc. get switched on and off at regular intervals when you are away from home on holiday. Aside from this, you can also park one of your cars in the driveway, and request a neighbor to collect all your mayor on a regular basis.

Make sure that your home is well secured with the right type of lock systems. For information about our services, call Inner West Locksmiths today and we can provide the types of locks systems you need.