Prevent Your Home from Burglary
Burglary or other called breaking and entering or housebreaking. This act is an illegal entry into a building or house and usually the offence is will be theft. Housebreaking is a case forcing open other door.
Tips that can help prevent a break-in from ever happening in your home:
Lock Your Doors and Windows
This is an obvious tip, but surely any of us have sometimes neglected to do this.
The thieves can enter the house easily without breaking doors or windows because owner hadn’t locked. Make sure before leaving your home all your doors, from front door, back doors until patio doors and all your windows, from first floor until to the high level of your home are always locked. Remember secure the garage doors as well.
Install Double Key Deadbolts
Double key deadbolts are very helpful that thieves cannot enter easily, but remember double key deadbolts may be dangerous in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, storm, etc. Educate yourself and to your house members before installing one. Keep the key very close to the door in a hiding place that’s easy to remember and easy access to everyone.
Also the door lock must far away from any windows, because if someone breaks through your window glass, they can easily turn a regular indoor deadbolt. Have another lock at the top or bottom of your door that’s out of reach from broken window.
Hide Valuables
Make sure your valuable items are hidden from passer-bys, such as television, computer, gadgets, etc. Use curtains that let in light but block the view so people can’t see from outside.
Remember; don’t let your money, jewelries, gadgets, or any handy items just set in the table or counters, keep it in the hidden areas, boxes or cabinets.
Use Safe Landscaping
Keep your bushes to a minimum, don’t block large plants on your door; don’t give thieves a chance to hide a place while they scope out your place.
And make sure your yard is well-lit during the night! Or put light outside of your home, front and back.
Put your pet Dog Indoor
If you have a pet, such as dog, use it as your security. But dogs are unpredictable – they may bite, they may not but mostly thieves will pick a house that’s dog-free rather than take the risk.
Remember, get a dog not only to be your guard but if you’re truly going to care for it as you’re dogs guard your home.
Be Private
If you’re going away for the whole day, a week or a month, don’t leave your answering machine that you’re out of town. Thieves may call you and will find you’re not at home. Don’t put on social network that your away from your home as well.
Purchase a timer lamp that will automatically turn on when gets dark.
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