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How to Keep a Home
Safe-A Few Important Tips!
Almost daily we hear some story or
other related to home security but unfortunately most of us do not
act wisely to ensure the well being of our loved ones at our home.
It doesn't necessarily have to be a difficult task provided we
follow some simple procedures. These simple procedures and tasks
could help deter burglars from breaking into our home. For example
many people advertise their absences and/or do not remember to lock
doors and windows. That gives a clear signal to experienced thieves.
Read below to find tips for homeowners on how to protect your home
and family.
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Always lock doors & windows when you
are at home alone or when you go out.
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It is usually a good idea to change
the locks on your new home when you move in.
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Doubly check if you have locked all
the doors & windows. A little negligence on your part can prove
hazardous.
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Secure sliding glass doors with pins
to prevent both horizontal & vertical movement.
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Fix broken locks or windows
immediately.
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Install deadbolts on doors leading
outside.
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If you have moved to a new home,
replace all old locks immediately.
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Peepholes can identify a visitor.
Install one and use it.
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Always request proof of
identification before allowing sales or repair personnel into your
home.
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Store high value items such as
jewelry, furs or fire arms in a small closet with a solid core
door, a non removable hinge and a deadbolt lock.
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Never advertise a new purchase.
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Last but not least, leave a key with
a trusted neighbor in case anything happens to your house while
you are away, or in case you get locked out.
Home Security Products:
In addition to the above-mentioned tips you should also bear in
your mind that home security products are the best way to outsmart
intruders.
Today, the market is flooded with products that will keep you
informed with the activities going on at home when you are not
there. Most of these products even inform you of a break in at your
home.
Most people across the globe have embraced these products to ensure
better home security. By adopting such products they actually bring
peace of mind to their home.
Here is a list of most common and effective home security products
on the market today.
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Surveillance Cameras, Spy
Cameras, Wireless Cameras & Digital Video Recorders: These
surveillance products are among the top demanded home security
products and offer you complete security solution by tracking all
kinds of indoor & outdoor activities of your home.
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Door/Window Contact & Control
Devices: This genre of products would control visitors to your
home & would not allow anyone to enter your home without your
permission.
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Door & Window Sensors:
Protect vulnerable entry points of your home as each sensor
features a magnetic seal that defects the movement of a door or
window.
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Door chimes & Annunciators:
Alerts you when motion is detected surrounding your home.
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Glass Break Detectors: The
burglar is detected before he enters your home.
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Dummy Security Cameras: These
are cost effective and can intimidate a burglar.
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Spy Cameras: Detects an
intruder, monitors activities of nannies, babysitters and grown
children.
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Intercom & Sound Systems:
Monitors & Communicate with your family through an intercom that
acts as a full sound system.
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