Do not underestimate the value of living in a home that feels safe and secure. Knowing your home is a haven gives you peace of mind. This means you can relax, assured that your home and belongings are secure.
Here are some tips to help you enhance your home’s security.
1. Install a visible alarm
Installing a burglar alarm is great. Installing a burglar alarm that potential intruders can see before they enter your home is even better. Not only will your alarm sound if someone unwanted enters, but it should deter them from trying to steal your belongings in the first place.
2. Tighten your online security
Your online and offline lives are connected. Posting your pictures to social media while you’re away could let the wrong people know that your home is vacant. Revising your privacy settings before you go away is always a good idea. Better still, wait until you’re home to share those snaps.
It’s also beneficial to use a VPN with Threat Protection feature. This provides security benefits even when you’re not connected to a VPN server. It blocks trackers, malware, and intrusive ads. Most importantly, a VPN prevents personal details like your home address from falling into the wrong hands.
3. Secure your windows
Windows are often the first call for burglars trying to break into your home. When everyone leaves the house, make a habit of ensuring windows are securely closed.
Older windows may be less secure, so it could be time to consider upgrading.
The Metropolitan Police recommend checking that your windows don’t have garden furniture or bins in front of them. This can make it easier for burglars to climb in.
4. Use cameras as a deterrent
Home CCTV systems are an excellent deterrent against burglars. And should any crime occur on your property, you will have video evidence.
You can choose between a whole CCTV system or a cheaper wireless security camera operated by a smartphone app. Which? recommends that you only opt for the latter if you are confident in the quality of your home broadband. This is because an internet connection outage may disrupt your camera’s coverage.
Ensure you have security lighting around your property so those images can be crisp and clear.
Don’t want to splash out on home CCTV? Dummy cameras are around £10 and still provide the deterrent factor.
Placing gravel outside your property is another effective tactic. Burglars don’t want anyone to hear them when they approach your house!
Better home security is within your control. And don’t forget using all these measures together is the best way to protect your home.
