Home Security Do's and Don'ts


by Fraser Wheaton - Date: 2007-02-03 - Word Count: 495 Share This!

Most home security experts will agree that avoiding a burglary doesn't always require the most expensive, high tech security systems around. All it takes to keep yourself safe is following a basic common sense set of rules and buying some basic security measures for your home. The following list of home security do's and dont's refers to these common sense rules and basic security measures.

Home security Do's

Do make sure that your house doesn't stand out as a potential target from that of your neighbors.

Do make sure your house and yard are properly lit, as burglars fear light as much as they fear noisy alarms.

Do make sure that you lock other connected structures to your house, such as the garage, the storage shed and so forth.

Do ask your neighbors or friends if they can watch over your house while you're away on vacation.

Do pay someone to mow your lawn and pick up newspapers and deliveries while you're away for a longer period, so that the house won't look vacant.

Do use a remote home security lighting system to turn your indoor and outdoor lights on and off while you're on vacation, in order to create an occupied house look.

Do get a guard dog if you can commit on taking care of him and training him.

Do train your guard dog to be wary of strangers.

Do close all your windows when you're going away for even a couple of hours.

Do make sure that if you take any home security measures, burglars SEE them and they see that you're concerned about your home's safety.

Do get a safety chain for your door. This will stop a potential burglar that knocks on your door from assaulting you and checking out the stuff you have in your house.

Home security Dont's

Don't ever hide your key under the mat or above the door. These are the first places a burglar will search when he's attempting to break in.

Don't leave connecting structures such as garages or storage sheds unlocked. They can offer safer ways for burglars to get in your house or provide the tools needed to break in or reach certain areas that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Don't leave a pair of keys to your house in the car, even if it's locked.

Don't leave tools or ladders laying around your yard, since they can provide a means to getting inside your home for burglars.

Don't ever leave a security issue unattended. If your lock breaks down today, you should fix it today then.

Don't offer burglars hiding cover. Try to trim all your yard shrubs and trees so that a person hiding behind them is visible.

Don't open your door before looking through the peephole. You risk getting assaulted, but even if the burglar is not violent and simply comes up with a silly reason for visiting you such as inquiring for something or asking to borrow something trivial, it might just be a technique to see if you have something of value inside your house that's worth stealing.


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