Best Home Security Tips

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oi-Priya Devi

By Priya Devi

Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 13:26

If you think securing your home is too much of a hassle and costly, then take a look at these simple tips on how to safeguard your house.

One of the biggest enemies of safeguarding home is thinking that “It can never happen", although we all know that prevention is important, most people don"t take enough steps they need to protect their home and family. Whether it"s installing a monitored home security system, or just being able to identify risks of dangers, such as burglary throughout your home, these home security tips can help to create a safer environment to live in.

These home security tips can make big difference to your house -

1.Turn the volume down of your telephone when you go out of station so that the burglars can not know that there is nobody at home. Do not leave any notes for friends outside the door.

2.Don"t leave any tools or ladders outside your house as it can help the thief to easily gain access into your home.

3.Install good sensor lights and monitored home security system, and make sure all the family members know how to use it.

4.Install good high quality locks for your main doors and make sure all the door hinges are on the inside. Lock garage doors and sliding glass doors every night before you sleep and whenever you are away on a trip.

5.Often people hide keys in mailbox and below doormats etc, Do not hide keys outside your home, as Burglars usually know where they are.

6. It is always advised to keep your neighbors aware about you not being at home, so that all the letters, newspapers will be picked up by them.

7.Phone up your relatives or neighbors when you're on trip and let them know where you can be reached in an emergency. Make a list of all emergency contact numbers and clearly label them to dial in an emergency.

8.When you buy an expensive furniture or appliance, do not keep the box outside home so that the burglars won"t know you have bought something new and valuable to your home. Make a note of all your valuables and their serial numbers (also bar code numbers). Store valuable documents such as insurance policies and bills in a safety deposit box.

9.It is always good to inspect your home as if you"ve been locked out without your keys and discuss and examine weak spots with neighbors.

10.Make an active Neighborhood Watch association in your locality and update on problems faced in your neighborhood. This will help protect your home and family.

Do not forget that it is your responsibility to safeguard your house and family from uninvited guests. Make a note of the above home security tips and be relieved from the hidden dangers.