The Small Home Security Modification Can Make a Big Difference |
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By: Bruce Kelly Posted: 2008-12-15 07:40:17 |
| An extensive line of home security products combined with the incredible services available make it difficult to select a security solution for our homes today. Statistics show that thieves only take about five minutes to burglarize your home. There are many small modifications that you can make to your home that could make a big difference in securing your home.Before making any changes do a thorough investigation of your home and your security needs.Begin by identifying any window locks that are of poor quality, easily penetrated, or broken. These should be replaced as quickly as possible. Window locks come in a variety of styles including crescent type locks, window bolts, window latches and "jimmi" proof window locks.Evaluate your door locks for any doors leading into your home. If your home is in an area with high crime it may be prudent to consider door locks that have added features such as biometric scanners or digital access control. There are many home products on the market that can give you assurance that the front door of your home is secure. For apartments and rental units door alarms are available that can easily be installed without modifying the structure. These alarms cause a high pitched siren when the door is opened. Additionally, there are video monitors that can be placed to allow homeowners the ability to see who is at the door by looking at a monitor or television.Another interior consideration should be motion detectors. These often come with home security systems but can be purchased separately for an existing system. If you have pets in your home consider discussing pet-immune motion detectors with your security system provider.Inspect the outside of the home to determine if any landscaping modifications need to be done for your security. Trim bushes and shrubs so that potential intruders will not have a place to hide. Planting thorny bushes in front of windows will make it more difficult to access the windows to attempt a break in. Trim any hedges bordering your property to ensure that your home is visible from the street. Thieves will often move on to another home if there is a chance that they could be seen attempting to enter.Review the lighting outside of your home to see if modifications need to be made. If there is a portion of your property that is very dark you may want to consider adding motion detecting lighting. These lights can be adjusted to turn on when someone approaches the house giving the appearance that someone is home. Make sure that all pathways have good lighting to prevent anyone from hiding in your landscaping. Security lighting comes in a variety of styles to compliment virtually any home.If you have not already done so, consider a home security system. There are many home security options available including video surveillance systems and general security systems. Look for the system that provides you with the best coverage for monitoring and detection. Some systems have fire, carbon monoxide, and flooding detection while others do not. Consider a home security system that has cellular capabilities for increase coverage.There are many options available to secure your home and protect your family. Whether you speak with a security specialist about your specific needs or make some modifications keeping your family protected and your home secure is an important step that should not be taken lightly.ADT home security is the leading provider of home monitoring systems in the U.S. Help protect your home and family today with an ADT security system from the number-one name in home security. |
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