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3 Problem Areas for Home Security

 

I’ve had several readers recently question me about the most important home security tips they can follow. Sure there is a lot you can do for your home security, it is a never-ending adventure, since thieves can always find some hole in your security. However, there are three things that are of the utmost importance for your home security. Thieves look for these things first when considering where to break in, so you should look for these three things so you can correct them before a burglary occurs in your home. These three problem areas include the following topics: keys, landscape, and locks.

Keys – The number one thing you should always remember with your keys is to NEVER leave them in the car. Even if you run inside your house for a second to grab something, that is all the time a good thief needs to walk into your car and drive away with it. I repeat, never leave the keys in the car unattended! Another good practice with keys is to keep your car keys and house keys on separate key chains. The makes it so that even if your car is stolen, you will still be able to enter your home and get assistance. Finally, be wary of hide-a-key contraptions such as rock key-holders. Thieves know what to look for, and they also know where to look in terms of key hiding places. The best practice is to simply keep your key with you and your family.

Landscape – I can’t stress enough the importance of a well-maintained yard. A yard that is not well-kept not only attracts thieves because of the possible hiding places, but is also sends out a signal to thieves that either the house is not occupied much, or there is no one there that can take ably care of the yard. Trim bushes, and place thorny hedges properly to prevent entrance into windows.

Locks – Simple door locks are no longer enough to keep your home secure. Anyone has broken into a house just by using a credit card, sometimes faster than by using the key. Invest in a quality, high-end deadbolt that is resistant to key-bumping. Finally, if your lock is broken, fix it! You would not believe the amount of people that do not lock their homes just because the door lock is broken. If you need to replace the lock, anything is better than a broken door lock!

I know that these three problem areas may seem like common-sense to many, but they are the basic, principal things to look for when deciding to secure your home. The other important thing to note is that most of these things do not have to cost a lot of money. A common security system can cost thousands of dollars, and afford you some protection, but by keeping an eye on these three problem areas, your home security will be enhanced unquestionably.

About the Author

Gavyn Smith is an associate editor for the home security resource secure24seven. Please visit his site if you would like to see more about home security or read additional home security articles.

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