5 home security tips
It goes without saying that the best home security or business security is making it as difficult as possible to gain entry to. The best thing for that is having high security locks for your home, which LBP Locksmiths Brighton can advise on, supply and fit.
Here’s some home security handy tips from LBP Locksmiths Brighton which you might not have considered but could be the difference between someone targeting your home or business or not;
1. Control your lighting from your smart phone
Working late? Caught in traffic? If you can turn your lights on at home without actually being there, a potential burglar could be put off the thought of breaking into your home. LBP Locksmiths Brighton advises better home security by having sensor lights installed to the outside of your property. Burglars don’t want to be seen, so show them up at your home by shining bright light on their despicable behaviour. Unless they have nerves of steel they’ll be instantly put off and run away.
2. Don’t advertise absence from your home on social media
Going away for a romantic weekend? Working somewhere exciting abroad? LBP Locksmiths Brighton advises that you don’t announce it on social media no matter how much you want to tell people. Computer hacking may or may not be required here, depending on whether or not you have privacy settings on your social media profiles. If you do have privacy settings in place the hackers could find out and if you don’t have privacy settings then you’re announcing it for anyone to read. Keep it to yourself and tell friends and family in person.
3. Use Gravel at your home
Another home security tip is to install gravel. If the door to your home or business is set away from side of the street, why not have gravel or pea shingle covering the ground. Gravel is impossible to walk over without making noise. Noise attracts attention. The last thing a burglar wants is attention when they’re about to commit a crime. LBP Locksmiths Brighton recommends gravel!
4. Don’t draw attention to recently purchased valuables
Recently purchased something valuable for your home? Again, stay more secure and don’t share the information on social media. Also, if this valuable item came in cardboard packaging which states what it is in plain English on it, don’t put it outside your home, in your bin or recycling boxes. Take it to the tip immediately. Alternatively most big supermarkets have recycling depositories, LBP Locksmiths Brighton advises you to take it there and dispose of it straight away.
5. Change your home alarm code
LBP Locksmiths Brighton advises you to change the code on your alarm system on a regular basis in order to gain the maximum benefit from the security they provide. Another home security tip is DON’T leave keys in locks or within eye sight. Do – leave the radio on, leaving the radio just loud enough to be heard from outside the property has been proven as a burglary deterrent.
6. Make sure you lock your home windows
Windows – make sure your windows lock properly. Windows that don’t lock properly are a quick and easy way to gain access inside a building. Give your windows an outer shell of protection – LBP Locksmiths Brighton advises having metal grilles or bars fitted which protect the windows. Grilles and bars can look decoratively good, providing they’ve been manufactured by reputable metalworkers.
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