How To Secure Your Home Properly

Your home should be a safe haven for yourself and your family. So anything you can do that will make it a safe space is certainly worthwhile. 

Fit a Security Alarm 

Depending on where you live, particularly if you are based in a built up city area, it will probably be a good idea to install a security alarm. This will enable you to be aware of any intruders that attempt to break into your home. 

Check the Quality of Your Windows

It is a good idea to routinely check the condition of your windows so that you can be sure there are no visible gaps or ways for it to be opened from the exterior. The last thing you want is to have unsecure windows which might attract the attention of a passer by. 

Get a Professional To Install Your Heating and Electric 

Ensuring your heating system and the gas and electricity are all working well is very important to ensure the safety of your family. If you have a gas cooker for example you want to check that you have a gas valve for the furnace fitted, as this will help regulate the level of gas in your home. It is vital that it remains at a safe level. 

Add Video Surveillance

There are a variety of surveillance systems that you can install on the exterior of your home that can be linked up to your smartphone. This enables you to see anyone that approaches your front door, particularly in your absence. The intercom system allows you to communicate with the person too, which can certainly be useful when you need to instruct a delivery driver where to leave your parcel. 

Safe Place For Spare Keys 

If you have the tendency to leave your spare door keys under the doormat or in a nearby flower pot, it is probably best to have a secure box fitted instead. You could install it in a discreet location outside your home which can only be accessed by knowing the access code. This will prevent a stranger from stumbling across your house keys. 

Check Your Roof

It is a good idea to check the condition of your roof each year, particularly before Fall, when the cold weather arrives. If you do not feel comfortable climbing up a ladder you can always get a professional to take a look instead. This will ensure that your roof is in good working order and there are no leaves or objects that could potentially blog the drains causing a flood in your home.