So you are a newbie homeowner and all over the moon; while we are happy for you, we want you to know that homeownership comes with a set of responsibilities. While you must regularly keep the exterior and interior of your house in check so that you know when a roof leak repair is required, another great responsibility revolves around keeping your house safe from potential burglars.
Believe it or not, nearly half of all home break-ins are based on opportunity. Sometimes, it was an open window or garage, and other times, it was an accidentally left-open/ unlocked door that provided the thief a gateway to the house.
Sadly, a majority of homeowners rely solely on one flimsy door lock. They might go to the extent of installing home security cameras, but then they forget to adjust the angle in a way that fails to get the ID shots of the potential burglars. While the purpose here is not to scare you but to alarm you that things can go wrong in the absence of a proper contingency plan.
Here are three easy and cheap hacks to make your house burglar-proof:
Install Window Locks
If you look at your house from the potential burglar’s perspective, you will see that most burglars would prefer entering your house from the windows or doors by forcing the windows and doors open. That said, windows are a fast and generally unprotected/ unsecured means to quickly enter your house.
That said, installing window locks can do the trick of keeping your house safe from potential intruders. While some window locks could be forced open, especially if the burglar decides to smash the window, it will be loud enough to alert you or the neighbors.
Install Window & Door Alarms
Imagine you are at home and enjoying your favorite show with the volume turned up; your chances are quite low for hearing an intruder entering your home. This is why installing home entry sensors on all windows and doors is crucial. These are affordable and quick security systems that can also be integrated into a larger Bluetooth/ Wi-Fi system.
The moment you get an alert that the windows or doors are being forced open, it will give you a few seconds of a head-start before the intruder can conceal themselves in your house. These few seconds can be crucial for your survival.
Install Motion Lights
By installing solar motion lights around your house, you will install one of the best visual deterrents that you can potentially have. Understandably, burglars have bad intentions and wouldn’t like to be seen while committing their crimes.
Solar motions lights are easy to install and can serve you for an extended period of time. The best aspect of solar motion lights is that they are constantly recharging themselves and don’t need your home’s electricity – if there is a potential power outage, you will still have light. Besides, you will stay protected against potential burglars.
