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Home Security Tips

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Locksmith Home Security Tips:

  • When moving into a new home have the locks changed- you can’t know and trust who may still have old keys.
  • Go around your property to examine how a potential intruder might try and break in – check all windows and locks and think about adding extra security to ground level entries or weak points.
  • Never leave keys hanging next to the windows or door lock – this is asking for trouble.
  • Ensure you have a time switch installed for lights – this is very useful when going away on holiday or for a period of time.
  • Be aware that leaving curtains open when dark with the lights on inside provides full view from outside- you don’t see them but they see you – Draw your blinds or curtains at dusk.
  • Before going on holiday mow your lawn so it does not get overgrown and obvious that you are away.
  • Cancel your milk delivery and ask a neighbor to take in mail while you are away.
  • Set your alarm when you go out – even if you don’t plan on being out too long, particularly if it is a set time that you leave your home daily such as to take your children to or from school. Someone observing does not need more than the 20 minutes you are gone if it is easy enough for them to break in.
  • Don’t help intruders get into your home. Keep your shed locked and never leave ladders or step ladders around.
  • Don’t publicise your comings and goings, don’t put your holiday plans on face book or other social media networking.
  • Make sure your property and contents are insured and your locks and alarm system fit insurance requirements.


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