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Vital Changes to Improve Home Security

Vital Changes to Improve Home Security

05/01/2019 By Deborah T

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Are you worried about your home security? While violent crimes are diminishing, petty crimes such as theft are constantly on the rise. So, it may be reassuring that someone breaking in probably has no intention of harming you. But it will still be an incredibly traumatic experience. As such, you need to do what you can to prevent it.

When you think about this, it’s important to consider what makes a home a target for theft. Why do some houses get broken into while others are left completely alone? This is all about setting up the right deterrent and sending a message to those who might be considering stealing from you.

Let’s take a look at some of the security options you can add to your home and why they are important.

door locks
Improved locks are a powerful crime-fighting tool.

CCTV

CCTV is definitely recommended and cameras these days are cheap enough that anyone can set them up around their home. With these, you can make sure that key entry points to your property are completely protected. You won’t have to worry about individuals breaking through your door if they think they are going to be caught on camera. Most criminals won’t risk the chance, particularly, if it’s difficult to know where exactly the blind spot is. CCTV also demonstrates that you might have more intense security inside the property.

Fencing

This is a simple yet effective deterrent. It puts a barrier around your home. While it doesn’t stop someone from breaking in and it does make things significantly more difficult for them. Sometimes, that’s more than enough to stop individuals from entering your property when they are not welcome. Fencing can be set up quickly, but it is worth hiring a professional. That way, you can make sure that you don’t have to worry about it not standing against the worst of the elements.

fence
Pros and cons of fences: added privacy for you but also more cover for a burglar.

Reinforced Windows

You can get a reinforced window on every access point of your home. However, at the very least, you should consider getting these for the lower floors and potentially your child’s bedroom. The reinforced glass simply means that it can’t be broken with brute strength. Someone won’t be able to smash it with a crowbar. Instead, it will take considerably more effort to get inside. This again will usually result in a criminal simply giving up and potentially moving onto another home that doesn’t have the same type of security.

Alarms

Do make sure that you have alarms for your property. An alarm won’t always stop a criminal but it might stun or shock them enough that you can either escape the house or contact the police. Experts recommend that every home these days has a working alarm.

Lighting and cameras

Finally, shadows are the friend of anyone attempting to break into your property. They will be working to make sure that they are not seen until it is too late. You can avoid the danger here by making sure that you invest in exterior lighting. This will reduce the level of shadows dramatically and ensure there are no blind spots around your property.

security camera
A CCTV camera system protects your home even when you’re asleep or away.

The Bottom Line on Home Security

You must take your home security seriously. If you don’t, then it’s like an open invite to a burglar. And that is a threat to your family that you cannot afford.

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Deborah T
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Editor and author at DIY Home & Garden, a Word Innovations publication
Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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About Deborah T

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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