Moving into a new home is exciting – you can redecorate, do renovations, and make your house your own. You’ll want to protect this space and deter would-be lawbreakers from targeting your home.
Whether you’re moving to a brand-new neighbourhood or staying close to where you know, you need to protect your home from theft and damage. You can prevent breaking and entering with the right tools.
Crimes against property are crimes of opportunity. Limiting opportunities can make your dream home safer because the last thing you want is damage or safety issues.
Homeowners can take some simple steps to keep their homes off the radar of would-be thieves. We’re detailing top tips from high-tech to low-tech to make your home less vulnerable.
1. Monitor Your Doors
Shockingly, your front door could be your home’s most vulnerable point of entry. Front doors with windows and glass detail might look stunning, but if you choose this design, protect your door in other ways.
Coded locks are increasingly popular. With no need to use keys, you won’t have to hide a spare under your ceramic planter in your yard. Adding a video doorbell doesn’t only protect your home but can help deter porch pirates from stealing your Amazon packages.
Basic strike plates that attach your deadbolt use basic short screws to secure it. Someone strong with a lot of leverage might be able to break through. Replacing the standard screws with several long screws makes your deadbolt stronger.
2. Lock Your Windows
Especially in the summer, it’s easy leave windows unlocked even when they’re closed. But adding the extra step, particularly on main floor windows, adds an additional protection element.
Window sensors are a more technologically advanced option for window security. But you don’t need an authentic security system to deter would-be burglars. Adding an alarm sticker in the window without a security system can offer the illusion of an alarm to scare anyone off.
3. Set Up Lights Outside Your Home
Motion sensor lights in your back and front yard and other doors can deter thieves from targeting your home. They’re easy to install yourself and an affordable option for a simple security solution.
4. Set Up a Home Security System
Home security systems are simple to install in even the oldest homes. Almost all major telecom companies offer security solutions to your home that can be easily tracked and monitored through mobile devices, whether you’re snuggled up in the house or away on vacation.
There are several tiers of home security systems, so you don’t have to get complicated technology you don’t need. Videos, sensors, and alarms are just the beginning of the security system industry.
Bottom Line
Safe bedroom communities aren’t immune to the occasional bored teenage delinquent or opportunistic individuals. Protecting your home has never been easier; with products you can easily set up, from the hardware store to intense high-tech solutions managed by outside companies. With all the options, you can feel better knowing your home is as secure as possible.
At Sarasota Realty, we’ll help you find your next home in a safe community you’ll love. Contact us to explore our listings and ask the experts about unfamiliar communities to find what’s right for you.