Sensible Security: Home Tips

The home is a precious place - A place of rest, solace, personality, hope, entertainment, family, pets, keepsakes, memories and comfort. Guard it well!



The Neighbours

A recent national survey found around 65% of UK residents aren’t familiar enough with their neighbours to say "hi", never mind telling them they’ll be on holiday for two weeks. Informing neighbours of trips away, planned parties, new pets etc is a great way to create a mutually beneficial situation whereby more watchful eyes are on the lookout for crime.



Security Lighting

Exterior lighting highlights criminals. Simple. Easily triggered, bright security lights often irritate even their owners. Although a huge range of motion activated lights are available, a growing number of people are opting for constant, subtle exterior lights instead. Homes are bathed from dusk to dawn within an unobtrusive glow, bright enough to deter criminals, dull enough to sleep through.



Home security specialists recommend utilising indoor light timers throughout the year. The majority of people make use of lighting timers during vacation periods, however sporadic general use can go a long way to creating an unpredictable (and there for undesirable) target for thieves.



Exterior Accessories

TV aerials, cat flaps, sheds, ornamental features etc – they should all be checked as to the security risk they could present. TV aerials for example, unless affixed by TV aerial installation experts, unsecured wires could present a criminal with an access tool (albeit a dangerous one!) TV aerial installation experts tend to be almost encyclopaedic on related security measures!



Doors and Windows

It’s shocking how many front doors can be opened by feeding a stick through the letter box, and then manipulating the latch open! An overhaul of locks, latches and window fastenings could be incredibly beneficial.



Alarms

A recent survey of a hundred Saturday shoppers revealed only thirty-three had set their house alarm before leaving that day. House alarms are simple, highly effective and perhaps one of the most essential home security tools on the market today.



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