Hello World! Welcome Friends! Did you know that a burglary happens in the U.S. once every 22.6 seconds? That works out to approximately 3,757 burglaries every day! There are a lot of home burglaries taking place throughout the U.S. The good news, though, is that there are also a lot of steps you can take to protect your property from being burglarized. If you’ve been worried about your home and want to keep it and your family safe, keep reading. Listed below are some great property security options you may want to consider.
Get the Right Locks
Great property security starts with the right locks on your doors and windows. When you first move into a new home, it’s a good idea to change the locks just in case someone has a copy of a key from the old owners. This helps you to start your new life with a blank slate and feel secure in your home from day one. When you’re choosing new locks for your doors and windows, look for durable ones that will hold up if someone tries to force their way in. Double-cylinder deadbolts are especially useful for your front door since they provide an additional barrier between your home and the person attempting to burglarize it.
Buy Security Decals
If you’re looking for a low-cost way to deter burglars, consider purchasing some security decals to stick in your window. Even if you don’t have a security system, having the decals on display puts a bit of doubt in burglars’ minds and makes them consider the possibility that you might have one. This, in turn, might be enough to convince them not to make your house a target.
Invest in an Alarm System
Obviously, what’s even better than investing in security decals is investing in an actual security system. An alarm system might seem like it’s too expensive at first. Can you really put a price on your family’s safety and peace of mind, though? There are lots of affordable alarm system options out there, too. You don’t have to buy an expensive package from a sleazy door-to-door salesman. Head to your local electronics store instead and see what kinds of options they have for you to choose from.
Install Cameras
Even if you’re not ready to invest in an alarm system yet, you might want to at least purchase some cameras to place around your property. If you do this, then, in the event that someone does burglarize or attempt to burglarize your home, you’ll have a record of them to show the police. This could make it easier for them to catch the person who’s doing the burgling.
Don’t Show Off
Make sure you’re not accidentally turning your home into a calling card for burglars. Avoid leaving your windows open and displaying your expensive belongings to the world. If you purchase a new, big-ticket item like a TV or a sound system, don’t leave the box at the curb. This makes your home more of a target to burglars and increases the likelihood that someone might take an interest in it.
Upgrade Outside Lights
Make sure you have plenty of lights outside of your home. Motion-activated lights around your home will help to deter burglars. They also help people who might be driving through your neighborhood in the evening to spot someone who’s involved in sketchy behavior. Install lights around your home if you haven’t already, and make sure they’re all working in the correct way.
Establish a Neighborhood Watch Program
You may also want to band together with your neighbors to establish a neighborhood watch program. If you do this, everyone can work together to watch out for suspicious activity and report it right away. Remember, if one house in your neighborhood is burglarized, more are likely to be burglarized as well. Setting up a neighborhood watch program helps to protect everybody.
Improve Your Landscaping
Many homeowners don’t realize that certain landscaping mistakes might make their home more enticing to burglars. For example, if you have a lot of overgrown trees or bushes in your yard, you’ve accidentally created places for burglars to camp out and observe your home or use as hiding places after burglarizing it. Make sure you trim back these areas. That way, any questionable people who may be lingering there are easily visible to you and people who might be driving by your house.
Protect Your Windows
Often, when burglars attempt to get into a home, they go through the windows. In order to minimize the risk of this happening, you may want to update the glass in your windows and replace it with glass that is shatterproof. This helps to keep your windows from being broken and may help to deter thieves from continuing to try and break into your home. If they can’t break a window and get in on their first try, they may be less inclined to continue making an effort to break in and risk drawing attention to themselves.
Hire Mobile Patrol
If several houses in your neighborhood have been burglarized recently, you and your neighbors might be a bit on edge. You might even be considering hiring professionals to help guard your homes. A cost-effective way to bring in additional security to keep your homes safe is to hire mobile patrol. These are individuals who drive around your neighborhood on a regular basis to watch for suspicious individuals. When you hire a mobile patrol company, you get a lot of control over when and how often they drive through the neighborhood. This can give you and your neighbors peace of mind that someone is looking out for your best interests.
Try These Property Security Options Today
As you can see, there are tons of different property security options out there for you to try. It doesn’t matter if you need help securing your home or securing a business property. Either way, these options are all worth considering.
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