Whether you are at home, leaving for a few hours or leaving for weeks, you must protect your property. Home safety is one of the most important parts of home ownership since your home is your biggest investment. Here are some practical tips for keeping your home safe.
Secure Doors and Windows
Keep your doors, and ground floor windows locked when not in use. This is useful when you are on vacation or at home. If you plan on being away frequently or working outside your home, consider installing a monitored alarm system.
Remember Your Garage
Your garage is an entry point to your home. While at home, your garage door should be closed, especially at night. The door between the garage and the home should be locked. Many people forget this when they leave to go on vacation.
Eliminate Places To Hide
Remove places where thieves or vandals can hide by:
- Keeping hedges trimmed
- Remove anything useful for climbing to a second story
- Light your property with motion-sensitive lights
- Keep sheds and other hiding places locked when not in use
Just a simple lighting system can be enough to cause a thief to rethink breaking in.
Remember your home is an investment, use these tips to keep it safe both while you are at home and while you are away.
