House Security Tips For Peace of Mind During the Summer
As summertime approaches, your mind likely turns to beaches, community events and family vacations. But it’s essential not to neglect home security during this season.
Criminal rates increase during summertime, according to a Department of Justice report. Household property crimes such as burglaries jump 11 percent during this season alone.
1. Lock Your Doors and Windows
As it may be obvious, it’s crucial that we develop the habit of locking all doors and windows when leaving our homes or leaving us during the day. Doing this simple act can greatly decrease the likelihood of burglaries or property crimes occurring at your home. Set a time each evening when you check all of the windows and doors are securely shut and locked – it could help protect your family, friends, pets, property and privacy – not forgetting children as well! When they are age appropriate it can also help facilitate sharing this habit among siblings!
Vacation and summer travel plans may leave homes vacant for extended periods, making them an easy target for burglars. Furthermore, social events and community gatherings may increase foot traffic around the home and pose potential security threats to its occupants.
Install a security system incorporating door and window sensors, motion detectors and cameras to lower your risks in your home and remotely monitor and access it from anywhere using an app on your smartphone. By doing so, you’ll be able to monitor and manage it as well as remotely access it if needed.
Apart from installing a smart security system, it is also important to upgrade existing locks and reinforce door frames with metal strike plates. Upgrade window glass for higher strength ratings as well as pin locks or lockable window latches for additional protection. Investing in strong door reinforcement locks like Door Armor may make an effective difference against thefts of property from within your own home.
An easy but effective way to prevent burglaries is hiring a neighbor or friend to keep an eye on your home when you are not there. Not only can they provide peace of mind, they will be able to monitor whether or not it is empty and mow the lawn or shovel snow so as to give your house an appearance of being well taken care of and reduce burglary opportunities.
An illuminated home can act as an effective deterrent against burglars, helping you feel safer in your own space. Consider investing in motion-sensing outdoor lighting or smart plugs which can be programmed to switch on and off automatically in order to give the appearance of occupation and increase security.
2. Install a Security System
Installing a security system gives you a sense of control. Arm it from anywhere and receive real-time alerts via your smartphone to monitor your property remotely – this can prevent burglaries or other issues during summer.
Homeowners commonly install alarm systems in summer houses and garden rooms as an effective way to protect valuables and their family. But securing a summerhouse involves more than installing locks and alarms; prevention should always come first – keeping the summerhouse locked with sturdy locks, adding security films to windows, monitoring its location remotely with security cameras and deterring criminals with loud sirens when they attempt to gain entry.
Add motion sensors and other deterrents around the perimeter of your house as an effective deterrent measure, or place signs alerting criminals that your security system exists. Finally, install a security camera at either your front door or driveway for added surveillance purposes.
Summer crime rates tend to increase due to longer nights and higher temperatures, making your summerhouse vulnerable. You can make your property more secure by installing padlocks on gates, storing ladders out of sight, installing tinted or frosted security film to windows/doors/curtains etc and making use of curtains to cover possessions from view.
Reduce crime by notifying a neighbor or friend when you will be gone for extended periods and asking them to check on your property regularly. Also avoid broadcasting your travel plans via social media. Another great way to increase summer safety is signing up for a professional monitoring service that notifies authorities in case of emergency – an investment worth making that can give you peace of mind while on holiday without worrying about summerhouse damage!
3. Install Motion Sensors
Burglars often use summer to scope out target neighborhoods and homes for potential burglaries; therefore it is vitally important that homeowners remain extra vigilant during this period and implement measures which will deter criminals from targeting their home.
One effective method of doing so is installing motion sensors around your home. These devices will detect any unauthorized movement and notify either you or your security system immediately, as well as activate lights in your home when they detect movement to act as visual deterrents and scare away intruders.
Motion sensors should be placed in entryways and other high-traffic areas of the home, such as hallways and stairwells, where there are heavy foot traffic patterns, such as hallways or stairwells. They should be at least 6-8 feet from the ground without obstructions to their line of sight and kept at least 10-15 feet from sources of heat such as radiators, air vents or direct sunlight, which may cause false alarms to be set off by these sensors.
Motion sensors offer another layer of home security when combined with smart cameras, enabling you to monitor your home from a remote location or during vacation – and set temporary access codes so guests and house sitters can gain entry without setting off an alarm system.
Another effective way to ward off crime this summer is by securing your backyard. This involves locking gates with padlocks, storing ladders out of sight and taking other measures which could deter burglars. Burglars look for easy entryways into homes; making life harder for them by locking or securing your yard will act as an invaluable deterrent.