Don’t Fall Victim To A Violent Crime Follow These Simple Residential Security Tips

By John R. Stewart

In recent years, security has become a very real concern and residential security even more so with the increase of violent crimes like home invasions. However, you do not have to be a victim of a violent crime such as a home invasion if you just follow a few simple rules and invest in a little bit of security technology. Another thing to realize about securing your home is that it dies not have to be expensive either. Many residential security products on the market are very affordable and in some cases, you can even install them yourselves although a professional installation may be preferred.

Perhaps the most common form of residential security technology that people use is door locks. With locks, you have several different options to choose from that you can install or have a

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install on your doors. To cut costs you may want to consider having the existing locks re-keyed, which will give you the peace of mind that not even the former residents will have a working key. You may want to have all of the locks in your home replaced, if you do then consider double-key deadbolts and you may even want to consider locks that will only recognize the fingerprints of your family.

Some people may really want to take a more serious approach to secure their home against burglaries, and if you are one of these people, then you may want to consider installing these additional items on your home. Heavy solid wood or steel doors will help to provide a barrier that will deter an aggressive burglar. Shatterproof windows are another way to deter home invaders from entering your home, and some of these windows will take repeated hits from baseball bats and crowbars without breaking. These two items provide excellent protection when they are installed properly.

Of course, if you are serious about keeping your family safe in your home then you should seriously consider having an alarm system installed in your home. Alarm systems do not have to be very expensive, and many residential security services that offer alarm systems installed at an affordable price. If you subscribe to a security company’s monitoring service they, will often times install the alarm system at a little or no cost to you. There are different levels of coverage with an alarm system so be sure to purchase a system that covers all exterior windows and doors.

Another way to secure your home and that most people never really think about is with your property’s landscaping and this type of security is very easy to do. For starters, you may want to consider keeping your front yard clear of any obstructions. Not only will your yard be easier to maintain, but you will have a clear view of the front of your property and see anyone that approaches your home from that direction. Plant shrubbery in front of your windows and preferably shrubbery that looks nice but offers a natural deterrent like a Bougainvillea, which has thorns that will hurt a would be burglar.

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