Simple Ways to Enhance Your Home Security

Turning your house into a home is an exciting journey, filled with personal details and memorable moments. Yet, ensuring that this is a safe space for you and your loved ones can feel like a hefty responsibility. The security and safety of your home is very important, but it does not need to be an overwhelming and tedious task.

We've got you covered with a number of useful ways to improve your home's security. Turn your property into a safe haven while significantly increasing your property's market value. 

4 Simple Ways To Improve the Security Features Of Your Property

1. Upgrade your door security

As simple as it might sound, there are many ways to reinforce the entryways into your property, besides the traditional security methods. Avoid giving burglars easy access to your home by ensuring all external doors have strong frames and secure hinges. Upgrade the security of your front door with smart locks, video doorbell systems and slam-lock gates. These upgrades allow you to monitor and control access to your home remotely and keep track of entries through app-based recordings.

2. Secure your perimeter

This is an essential way to ensure the walls surrounding your property are as secure as possible. Electric fencing, barbed wire or spikes are all effective security measures used to deter intruders from climbing into your property.   

3. Keep a digital eye on your property

Don't underestimate the effectiveness of CCTV security cameras and an alarm system as part of your home security measures. There are a variety of useful features that an alarm software and security cameras can come with, such as trespasser alerts for you and your armed response company. These recordings can also serve as evidence for police and validation of insurance claims.

You may also find  that many insurance providers may offer a discount on your home insurance premiums if your property is equipped with a camera security system.

4. Close your windows and lock your doors

It may seem obvious, but homeowners  often fall into the habit of not locking external doors or closing windows when leaving home.  Statistics indicate that 30% of burglars enter homes through unlocked doors, windows or other openings without using force. Therefore, securing these entryways can significantly reduce the risk of trespassers entering your home.

By implementing these simple measures, you can create a safer environment for you and your loved ones. The smallest changes you make can make the biggest difference when it comes to protecting your home and ensuring your family's peace of mind. 

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