Home Security Mistakes to Avoid - The Dedicated House

Hello World! Welcome Friends! Your home security will always be an issue to address, regardless of where you live. You should not wait for a criminal to force you to reinforce your home security systems. It is time to take things seriously and avoid being a target for criminals.

They say that sometimes you have to think like a criminal to get your security details in check. Criminals will always look for loopholes or areas of vulnerability in your security system and take advantage to get what they want – to steal. You want to take your home security seriously; you should evaluate your loopholes and plan carefully.

Here are some of the common home security mistakes that criminals take advantage of to steal from you:

Installing Cheap Locks

You should know that most burglars use the front door to enter your house. That is why you should invest in quality entry doors and deadbolt locks to give them a hard time breaking in. They will give up if they find out that there is no easy way in. Shop for quality locks from hardware stores, and you will find one that suits your needs.

Leaving the Doors and Windows of Your Home Unlocked

The worst thing you can do is to make it easy for thieves to enter and take away whatever they want from your house. Always lock the doors and windows before you leave the house. Burglars will come to your home and test your door handles and doorbells to see how they can break in. Therefore make it a habit to keep the windows and doors locked to avoid these opportunistic thieves.

Hiding Your Keys

You have this silly habit of hiding your keys in the flower pot, under the mat, or in the mailbox. A burglar knows all the obvious places you are likely to hide your keys, or they may have been watching your moves each day.

In this day and age, you cannot be naïve to hide your keys in these places. Consider installing a keyless system, and you will have high-grade security and easy access to your home.

Not Arming Your Alarm

You went ahead and got an alarm system for your home. So why would you not arm it? Ensure that you always activate your alarm when going out, when you go to sleep or are on vacation. If you don’t have a security alarm system yet, consider purchasing one to help you keep burglars away. Wireless alarm setups are more convenient because burglars will not get a chance to cut phone lines like they do with wired connections.

Allowing Valuables to be Visible from the Outside

If you can see your computer, television and other electronics from outside through your windows, you are tempting burglars to visit you. Always draw the curtains and shades from inside or move your electronics to invisible areas of the house. When you purchase new electronics, dispose of the packaging inside the trash bags to ensure your privacy. Don’t be in the habit of advertising or bragging about your valuables.

Posting Your Activities on Social Media

Social media updates to your family and friends are always a target for burglars and vandals. Stop advertising your vacation details to tell everyone that your home will be left unattended while you are away on vacation.

Also, avoid sharing your location in your social media posts. You never know who is following your posts and waiting to strike.

Leaving Ladders in the Yard

Ladders are the best tools that burglars can use to get into your compound. If you are in a storeyed house, you should not leave your ladders lying in the yard. Don’t leave the windows upstairs unlocked too. Keep your ladder in the storage room or the garage.

Leaving Your Garage Door Wide Open

An open garage door is an easy access point to other areas of the home. It invites all access and entry to your property. Ensure that your garage doors and the home garage access doors are always locked.

Conclusion

Although we all make mistakes, you should try to avoid the obvious mistakes that can jeopardize your safety. Do not expose your house to would-be thieves by giving them easy access to your property. Lock up your home, reinforce security, and stop sharing personal matters on social media. In this way, you will ensure your own safety and that of your loved ones.

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