Keep your home safe

Home is the place you would want to be exactly the same as you left it before moving out for a day out at work or probably a nice day out. A home probably means much more than we give it credit for. From safeguarding our booties to identity proofs to those fabrics grandma embroidered to those crucial documents. Our sweet little home is our luxurious haven, the safety of which we often undermine. Have you ever given a thought to the fact that probably a hundred scavengers would have their eyes on your home sweet home the minute you step out? Trading your independence with the safety of your house probably isn’t the best possible deal; in fact it isn’t even an option. There are a few simple things you could do to make sure your nest is safe till you’re out to fetch twigs and also when you’re sitting in, relaxing.

The first thing you could probably do is that put ample light in those dark dusky corners. Darkness is what a burglar looks for when locating his target. Go ahead and light your home well, and not only indoors, but by home I mean the exterior as well. Trade those miniature bulbs with tubes or floodlights for spacious verandas. Make the one time investment so that you don’t regret losing the pounds stacked in your safe. Second, never leave an impression that the inhabitants of the house are away. By saying this I mean that try keeping the curtains open even when you are away. And this certainly does not mean that you leave your prized possessions on a virtual display while the curtains are open.

Doors with solid frames are the best investment you could probably make. Make sure that the doors have strong deadbolt locks and adequate inter hinges so that they are not very easy to break in. Next, invest in a reliable burglary alarm. Do not count the zeroes, simply go for it. Your family deserves to be safe inside their own home. In an age of social networking when people update their status as frequently as they breathe, it is so natural to end up telling the world about that perfect romantic vacation you would take this month. Refrain would be the right word. When you share it with the world be sure that the world has enough burglars at watch too.

Asking your friend for a favour would not be too difficult a task too. Ask someone you trust to check your mail once a while. If the acquaintance is a trustworthy person hand him the duplicate keys as well. Ask him to spare a round once a day to ensure activity in and around the house so that the house does not catch the eye of the thieves. In case you plan to leave for a long vacation, make sure you tip off the police and request them to be vigilant during their patrol. Prevention is after all better than cure.

Author works with a San Diego Locksmith company and specializes in home security.