Home Security at Vacation Time
Don’t overlook your home security in the hurry to prepare for your vacation. Crime statistics show that every hour in the US 240 homes are burglarized. Most of these crimes happen when no one is home. Many of them could be prevented if the homeowner had a home security system installed.
The installation of a home security alarm, and home security surveillance cameras is one of the simplest and effective ways to improve the security of your home and family instantly. Many of these home security products also have the option of home security monitoring. But the installation of these devices does not guarantee you immunity from trouble, other steps and precautions need to taken to improve you overall security. Some of the less expensive options available include installing motion sensor lighting around the perimeter of your home. In addition to the external security there is a great deal that can be done inside the home to improve security. Check all locks on doors and windows replace any that are defective. Don’t think it will never happen at my home, it does and it will.
Patio sliding doors offer the opportunistic burglar just what he is looking for easy access. To make your sliding door more secure consider installing a blocking device such as a “Charlie bar” or some other type of track blocker to prevent the door from sliding open. At the very least you should block the track with a steel rod or wooden dowel to prevent any movement.
It is wise to use a home safe whenever possible. Keep items such as extra keys, important personal documents and identity information in it. Those who don’t own a home safe may want to rent a safety deposit box at a bank. If you live in a high crime area you should definitely consider doing this. It will help protect your valuables.
Giving the impression someone is at home is a great way to discourage a burglar and is key to improving home security. This can be achieved by using timers in various rooms to turn lights and appliances off and on at varying times of the day. Be smart though and apply this tactic to more than one room in your house.
Another important measure is to stop mail and newspaper deliveries. It also helps to leave a vehicle parked in the driveway. Whether it is yours or a neighbor’s doesn’t matter. You should ask a neighbor or relative to check on the house once in a while and give them a key. Don’t alter your answering machine message to indicate that you are on vacation.
Homeowners are never one hundred percent safe when it comes to home intrusions etc. One important measure that can be taken to reduce the probability of a burglary is to make sure any tools that could assist with home intrusion are put away safely, and any outbuildings are locked and secured to prevent access.
The installation of a home security alarm, and Home Surveillance Cameras is one of the simplest and effective ways to improve the security of your home and family instantly. Most burglaries could be prevented by installing a Home Security System.
- Jeffrey Parker