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How to Burglar-Proof Your Home

A few of the best ways to keep your home safe from the outside.

By Regina ThomasPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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Burglaries are a common occurrence in many areas of the United States, and it is not always easy to know how to prevent one from happening. The good news is that there are several ways you can make your home less desirable for burglars. In this blog post, we will highlight some easy steps that will help ensure you don't become a victim.

Make your home look occupied

Burglars want to know that there is nobody in the house, and they are less likely to break into a property if it looks like someone's living inside. Install timers on lights so they turn off at different times of the day or use motion detectors for outside lighting. Keep cars parked in the driveway and garage even if they are not in use. You can also leave a radio/TV on with the volume low or put up curtains to give the appearance of someone at home.

Hide your valuables from sight

Burglars would like nothing more than to find expensive televisions, jewelry, and other items that are easy to take and resell. Put valuable items in a safe place that is out of sight, or at the very least make sure they are not visible from outside the house. Secure your valuables by using locks and alarms for expensive objects like jewelry boxes.

Safes that are concealed in walls or furniture can also be a good option for those who worry about their security. This will make it more difficult for a burglar to find the items, even if they are going through your home.

Make it more difficult to get into your home

When selecting new locks for your doors, make sure they are sturdy and secure. Replace old locks with a lock that requires a key from both the inside and outside of the door in order to gain entry. You can also install motion alarms on windows or glass doors as well as window stop bars which prevent windows from opening more than six inches.

With windows, you should always install pin locks to help prevent a break-in. Pin locks are easy to install and can be done on a double-hung window, sliding patio doors with little effort. All you have to do is drill a hole then some more if you want the windows or door in an open position all of the time. You'll find pin locks at home centers and online which will keep your house safe from burglars trying their hand with pry bars.

Install an alarm system

Burglars want to get in and out quickly, so the sound of an alarm may scare them away before they are able to break a window or door open. You can install alarms on doors and windows as well as motion detectors that will go off if someone enters your property without permission.

Your home is your sanctuary and you want to ensure that it remains safe. With today's technological advances, a security system can help with wireless features in addition to being compatible with other smart technology devices such as video cameras on the go or motion sensors inside of your house.

Close garage doors

Keep your garage door closed. If you have a detached or attached garage, never leave it open because this may give thieves easy access to your home and the belongings stored inside.

This is especially important when you are gone because a burglar could hide inside your garage and wait for you to leave. It's also a good idea not to store anything of value in the garage because that would be like putting out an invitation for burglars who will take advantage of any opportunity they have.

Have a gun and ammunition on hand

Keep a gun and ammunition in a safe but accessible location. You should keep a gun in your home at all times, and it is worth practicing with shooting regularly to hone skills for self-defense. Also, having an ample amount of ammunition on hand is important in case you have to defend yourself. Ammunition online is easy to find, and you can buy in bulk.

Conclusion paragraph: Burglar-proofing your home can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these simple steps and you should feel confident that all of your valuables are safe from intruders. Do this in order to keep your home safe.

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