{"id":1225,"date":"2020-11-09T03:39:24","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T03:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waspecialprojects.com.au\/?p=1225"},"modified":"2022-02-15T05:29:10","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T05:29:10","slug":"home-security-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waspecialprojects.com.au\/home-security-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Home Security Improvements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maintaining a secure house is a top priority for homeowners. Below, we\u2019ve compiled 7 home security improvements that can help you keep you and your home safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Always Give the Impression You\u2019re Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we often think of burglaries occurring in the dead of night, they\u2019re also liable to happen during the day, too. Either way, it\u2019s always good to give the impression that someone is in the house. Keeping a couple of lights on, day or night, will make burglars think twice about your property and look for an easier option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Choose a Smart Door Lock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having an extra, hidden key outdoors somewhere is common practice, and while it can be good when you\u2019re in a bind, it\u2019s easy prey for a burglar who may have noticed the key being placed in this spot previously. Using a smart door lock with a combination code is a much safer way to keep someone out of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Keep Your Doors and Windows in Plain Sight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the cost of some personal privacy, removing bushes and other obstructions away from your doors means that it\u2019s more difficult for someone breaking in to remain concealed. Even if you\u2019re not at home, if someone is trying to break into your house, a neighbor is likely to see the event take place and notify authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Use a Peephole or Camera for Monitoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the very least, having a peephole installed on your front door gives you the ability to check who\u2019s on the other side. An extra level is installing one or more cameras to see different areas of your home. Cameras in plain sight are often enough of a deterrent to a burglar looking for easy opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Outdoor Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like indoor lighting, having lights outdoors suggests that someone\u2019s home and also makes it more difficult for burglars to hide in the shadows. A further option is to install motion-detector lights which turn on when something moves, which serves as a signal to both you and neighbors that something may be amiss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Reinforce Your Doors and Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to reinforce your doors and windows in ways that secure them more than the average lock would. While one should be in the habit of locking windows, both upstairs and downstairs, installing shutters provides an extra protective barrier. Door reinforcements can strengthen your door to the point where a burglar would have to destroy the door to enter your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Surround Your Property with Fencing and Electric Gates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to keep people out of your home is to keep them off your property entirely, and this can be accomplished by installing fencing with electric gates. Fencing keeps people at bay, and automated, electric gates give you complete control of who goes on and off your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If having a secure home is one of your top priorities, then we recommend following our tips above in order to keep you and your family safe. From choosing a smart door lock to surrounding your property with electric gates and fences, there are a number of options available to make your home less of a target for unwanted attention<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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