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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Using The Right Kinds Of Locks For Home Security

By Johnathan Black


How secure is your home? Would it be protected from any danger? Or would you lose everything? If you are at a loss as to how to protect it, it is time to read the below article. All the secrets to home security are there, ready for you to put them to use. You do not necessarily need an expensive home security system to protect your home. You can buy a dog. Dogs are great for home security. Not only will they protect your home while you are away, they are great additions to your family offering protection, companionship and additional security for your home.

To avoid being accidentally locked out of their own home, some people like to hide a key to their house in various outside places, such as under a flower pot, under the welcome mat or inside a fake rock in their landscaping. If you are guilty of this behavior, stop immediately! Numerous home invasions occur because the intruder searched for a hidden key and found it. It will be less costly to call a locksmith than it is to replace your stolen valuables.

If you will be away on vacation it is important to make your home look lived in while you are gone. Investing in some inexpensive outlet timers can allow you to set your lights to turn on and off at predetermined times. This can help to give the illusion that you are home and deter thieves.

Do you live outside the city? You might be less worried about home invasions than if you lived in an urban area. However, there is the belief that rural dwellers are more susceptible to burglary simply because there are no nearby neighbors. Not everyone believes this, though.

How much space do you have between your door and its frame? Having too much room here is like an open invitation for a burglar to use some sort of jimmy to get inside your home. You can reinforce your door with a thin piece of plywood or sheet metal.

Don't show off your expensive possessions to the entire neighborhood. Take a step outside and look through your windows. If you can see expensive items that are potential targets for thieves, consider moving those items out of plain view. Or invest in a set of curtains that can be drawn to prevent potential intruders from targeting your valuables.

Now that you have all this information in hand, you just have to start implementing each tip. The sooner, the better!

When it comes to home security, you have nothing until you get it all underway. Start today to have a safe, secure tomorrow for yourself, your family and your possessions.




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