The Essential Guide To Combating Security Threats In Your Home

by  • 

The Essential Guide To Combating Security Threats In Your Home-Chispa MagazineWhether you live alone, or you have a large family, your safety at home should never be taken for granted. If you haven’t taken security seriously before, then you could be at risk of home invasions, burglaries, and vandalism. It doesn’t take much for someone to get into your home if you haven’t taken the proper precautions to stop it.

Looking after all that you value is important. Preventing someone from getting to you while you sleep should be your priority, though. While burglaries are awful and make us feel vulnerable, a physical attack on you in your own home could be devastating. It is essential you prevent it from happening, no matter what neighborhood you live in.

All windows and doors into your home should be fitted with locks. Make sure you are using them. Most of us don’t bother locking the windows. It’s easy to believe that you are safe when the windows are shut. But if the windows are not locked, they can provide a useful point of entry and escape for a thief.

Doors often have a second or even third lock installed. Using these extra deadbolts can slow a home invader down long enough for you to call for help. If you have an old style door, now could be the time to upgrade it. You want to invest in a door with a steel plate. This prevents people getting in, as well as providing fireproofing and weather protection.

If your garage is attached to the house or integral, you may be at great risk of a break in. The door from the garage to the house should always be double or triple locked. If you value what is inside your garage, you should consider a more secure garage door. You could have a look at some of Lakes garage doors to see what style would suit your home. Even if it is empty, you want to prevent vandals and squatters making use of it.

You can also use your garden to help keep unwanted visitors out. Ensure your fence is secure, and add an extra lock to any gates. You can add spikes to the top of walls to prevent people climbing over. It’s usually a good idea to use motion detecting lights. They will come on if anyone moves in your garden. These lights are a great deterrent. If you combine the lights with security cameras like CCTV, you can put off opportunists permanently.

Inside your home, you may have the facility to install an alarm system. Usually, people ignore a house alarm going off. However, if you notify your neighbors that you have a live alarm system, they may be happy to phone you if it starts to sound. Some alarms are connected to a security company that will call out the emergency services on your behalf if needed. This goes a long way to providing peace of mind should something happen.

Protecting your home means you are protecting yourself. Nobody wants to be the victim of a crime, but sadly these things can happen. Stay safe and be smart.

Photo by Benjamin Combs

Facebooktwitterpinterestlinkedinmail
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.