Basic Home Security Tips
As much as anything else, home security is a matter of good habits. When did you last forget to lock your windows and doors ? What about forgetting to secure all those little sheds and outbuildings ? Look around your property , does it feature many different hiding spots – like trees that are tooclose to doorways and back windows?
Here’s another question - When you’re not home does your house look deserted or does it appear that someone is home ? Do your neighbors know how to reach you ? You can learn some good home security habits. To begin , this is a few ideas:
Basic Home Security Tips
* Whenever spot something suspicious in your neighborhood - ask about it.
* Just use your surname and your initials on mailboxes , in the phone book and on your building directory . This is most important if you’re female. And don’t draw attention to the fact, if you live alone .
* Never forget to lock your windows and doors .
* Use a wide angle door viewer, a one inch deadbolt and a heavy duty safety chain on our door.
* Remember don’t undo the safety chain when someone comes to your door until you decide to let them in.
* When you move into a new house or apartment , get the locks changed .
* If you lose your keys or your purse is stolen, change the locks.
* Without exception, check the ID of anyone you don’t know who is looking to get you to open the door and do it BEFORE you undo the security chain
* Keep interior and exterior lights on.
* Install security lighting and cameras to cover your your driveway, backyard and also covering t your front, back and side doors . Pay attention to dark corners.
* If you’re home looks like it has been broken into , stay outside . Go to a neighbor and call the police.
* On the phone , never say that you’re alone.
* Don’t get on an elevator with someone even remotely suspicious .
* Avoid the stairwell in your apartment if you’re alone .
* If you’re travelling , make arrangements for your house to look like someone is at home . Either stop your mail/newspapers or have a reliable neighbor pick them up .
* Ask your friends and neighbors to keep an eye on your house.
* On a different note, if you have kids and a pool, get a swimming pool alarm.