Here are some home security tips you may want to review and consider for your home situation.
If you have a lot of unfamiliar people on your social networking accounts, avoid announcing when you will be going on vacation. Although it’s fun to talk about, posting it online makes it more possible for criminals to find out when you’re gone.
Do not invite strangers into your home. Even if someone has a good story, requires help or has a great product to sell, ignore them. It’s quite possible that your charming guest is only interested in evaluating the security of your home. If they find it lacking, they may be back later to relieve you of some of your possessions.
There’s no security system so durable that it can go without regular maintenance and inspections. Have yours checked out once a year. Get a professional in to check it out.
A number of factors can cause problems with your security system, including wild animals and mother nature. You may not even know there is a problem if it is not visible. Meet with representatives from the security company you are considering, in order to determine if they are trustworthy.
As an added security bonus, most modern systems will allow you to monitor your cameras remotely (via cell phone) for round-the-clock protection.
Home Security SystemsIf you purchase a new TV or computer, don’t leave empty boxes from your purchases on the curb. Burglars will see those boxes and realize that there are valuable things in your home for them to get. Cut up the boxes when they’re empty.
Are you able to see the numbers on your house from your street? If the numbers aren’t legible, police may drive right by. Just replace them if you need to.
Put some extra thought into concealing your spare keys. It is easy to find fake rocks. Hiding a key under the doormat is even worse. This cliched tactic will fool no one. The best idea is to have a friend or neighbour hold a spare key in case you need it. If this is not possible, think on how you will hide it.
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