8 Security Tips That Might Help You Avoid a Break-In

1. Be cautious when storing valuables.

Additionally, thieves are aware that you are concealing valuables, so you can update your secret hiding places to make them more difficult to find. An easy solution is to keep valuable papers and objects in your child's space. Additionally, thieves rummage through drawers in the master bedroom but avoid the children's quarters. Simply place it in an area out of reach of your kids, such as a high closet shelf.

2. Properly locate the safety unit.

Although decorative glass and large windows improve the feng shui of your front entrance, they also make it easier for burglars to see inside. Install your security keypad in an obscure position from the front door to ensure that no one can see if your alarm has been triggered. Visit our website to learn more about our home security services.

3. Do away with the mail slot

Having one is akin to allowing burglars to break into your house. A mail slot runs against the grain of the wood, jeopardising the horizontal integrity of the door and making it easier to kick in. Consider adding a mailbox or slot to the bottom of the front porch, no more than a quarter of the way up.

4. Keep the keys to your car beside your bed.

Providing a permanent home for your car keys on your nightstand guarantees that they are never lost again and deters suspicious activity. If you hear an odd noise and believe someone is attempting to enter your car or house, click the "Panic" key ring button. The car alarm would activate, compelling the assailant to flee.

5. Incorporate thorny shrubs into the design of your landscape.

Here's a tip you won't find at your neighbourhood garden centre: Your plants will act as a deterrent against potential intruders. Plant thorny shrubs, such as rose bushes, under ground-floor walls. They'll add charm to your garden while also acting as a deterrent to burglars.

6. Entrust your neighbours with the position of your eyes.

Being aware that your house is completely unattended will bring needless tension to your vacation. If you're away for two weeks or a long weekend, request that a neighbour check your front door daily for flyers. Criminals have left pizza ads on doors to see how long it takes for people to uninstall them. During your drive, interrupting newspaper and mail delivery will ensure that mail does not collect on your doorstep.

7. Pack your car as soon as possible before you leave.

Instead of loading the car the night before a weekend getaway, do it the day before. A fully-loaded car parked in front of the house serves as a green light for those in need of one. Until you go, switch on a few exterior lights to give the impression that someone is home. Additionally, avoid sharing photographs prior to your return.

8. Reduce the ringer's frequency.

Yes, we're talking about landline phones, which remain undeniably useful. If the ringer is set too loudly, a passerby can hear it ring and then go to voicemail, a clear indicator that no one is home. Additionally, while we're on the topic of signs, do not leave any notes showing your absence on your door (for the mailman, delivery messengers, or anyone else). Inform the neighbours so they can keep an eye out for parcels.