Is your home safe from burglary? You might think so, but here are some tips to help you ensure your home is extra safe.
How Safe Are Pet Doors
Burglars can enter a house through pet doors. They can also use pet doors to bypass locks. If you really need to have a pet door, you should choose the smallest possible pet door and install it far away from the lock. Burglars can use small children to help them get in by having them crawl through a pet door and open the door.
Sliding Glass Doors
There should be keyed locks on each door’s top and bottom to make it more difficult for a burglar to force it open.
Proper Lighting
Burglars don’t want to be seen by passersby or neighboring homes. That’s why you want to make sure the area around your home is well-lit. Leaving lights on when no one is home is advised as well.
Yard And Landscaping
You should be careful so that your trees and bushes aren’t allowing an intruder to sneak up to the house unseen. It is also good to have a high wall or fence surrounding the property to limit the points of entry.
When You Need To Leave The House
Setting timers on radios, lights, and televisions can make a building appear occupied when it’s not. This can trick burglars into believing someone is home. If possible, a vehicle should always be parked in the driveway, even if no one is home. Keep your lawn regularly trimmed as well, and ask someone to pick up your mail if you are gone for a while to avoid giving clear signs no one is home.
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