DIY Home Security and Protection Tips
The installation of an ADT monitored home alarm system is a great way to immediately improve the security of your property, but there are additional measures you can take to improve key home security issues. Below, we’ve listed a few relatively easy Do-it-Yourself tips that can be taken care of in one afternoon.
Change Your Locks: Home security experts recommend changing your locks once every two years if you’re a homeowner, and more frequently if you rent. You give out your home keys more than you might think; friends, family members and even the occasional repairman all may have been past recipients. That’s not counting the folks who may have accessed your key (and potentially made a copy) without you knowing.
Plant Some Prickly Bushes: Landscaping is fun, adds value to your home and creates something beautiful that you can be proud of. It can also be a burglar’s worst nightmare. Strategically placed rose bushes under first floor windows block access to entry points, enhancing your home security.
Install Floodlights: Thieves thrive in darkness. It provides them with the cover they need to perform recon on your home. Eliminate the possibility of them skulking through the night by installing motion sensing floodlights around the periphery of your home. They’re available at your local hardware store, putting them up is a cinch, and they’ll offer a great deal of bang for the buck.
Remove Your Hide-a-Key: Many homeowners place a key under a mat or air conditioning unit for ease and convenience in case they find themselves locked out. The trouble is, burglars know that too. By leaving a key exposed, you open yourself up to an increased risk of a break-in. If you’re the kind of person that frequently forgets their keys, consider installing a door lock with a fingerprint reader or digital keypad.
The tips above are the perfect supplement to your home security system. They’re easy, inexpensive, and can all be finished today, so get started right away!
