You Can’t Have Peace Of Mind Without A Safe Home

While renovations and home improvements are often done with aesthetic, investment, or lifestyle improvements in mind, there is one practicality that can’t be forgotten: security. Here, we’re going to look at some of the ways you can make your new home a little safer, protecting it from any opportunists that might come your way.

Secure the entrances.
The majority of burglaries happen via the front door, back door and first-floor windows. There aren’t many potential robbers who will even risk making the climb which makes them more visible and also creates the chance of falling and injuring themselves. If you have old doors or windows, consider getting them replaced. Reinforced doors can maximize your security, but most newer ones are likely to do the job fine.

Get your keys changed.
If you’ve never had your locks and keys changed after moving in, then you can’t be certain that you’re the only one who has all the copies of said keys. Getting in touch with key cutters can make sure that you’re able to get the peace of mind that no one else could possibly have your keys. No matter how trustworthy the previous owner might seem, you simply can’t be sure until you know for a fact that you’re the only one with keys to the house.

Invest in a security system.
Simply put, if you buy a security system, your home is safer from intrusion. Given that home security is a hot topic, it should be no surprise there is a wide variety of systems on offer. There are home security system guides that can help you choose those that best suit your home, whether it’s those that trigger an alarm when sensing an intruder or those that have a call center service attached that can respond and even call the police for you. The latter is much more costly, however.

Know thy neighbor.
Getting to know your neighbors can be a genuine help. If they know you, then they will know when it’s not you trying to get into your home. What’s more, if you do manage to build up a relationship of trust with your neighbors over time, then you can also ask them to keep an eye on your home when you’re away for any extended periods of time.

Light it up.
Deterrence is essential when it comes to burglars. Most criminals are cautious about getting in a situation where they can be caught or identified. As such, anything that makes the home more visible is going to make it look like a worse target for them. Simple exterior lights can do the trick. Having a lamp on a timer can help you make the home look occupied even when it’s not, too.

You might think that something like a burglary or a break-in might never happen to you, but that’s the case for practically everyone that it does happen to. The only way to make sure that it doesn’t happen to you is to make sure that you’ve taken the right steps to protect yourself.

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Milo Senalle

Milo Senalle

Managing Editor at Chispa Magazine
As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.

Milo Senalle

As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.