You probably know someone personally who has had his home burglarized at one point in the past. Home invasions are a huge issue nowadays. All neighborhoods are targets for break-ins. The following article will give you advice to help make your home more secure.
Don’t give your keys to a house cleaner unless you totally trust them. If they will be there over an hour and you are thinking of giving them your home key, be certain they are honest, reputable and hard-working. All references should be checked. If the cleaner is from a firm, try calling the local BBB to find out about the firm’s reputation.
Make sure the ringer on any phones in your home is turned off when you leave for vacation. A home phone that rings and rings is a good way for a potential thief to know if anyone is home.
It doesn’t matter how much money you spent, you should have an annual test. Ask the security company to send a technician out to give your system a thorough inspection. There are quite a few things that can negatively impact the effectiveness of home security equipment. For example, adverse weather conditions or pests such as raccoons can cause problems. If you don’t see the problem, you may remain unaware of it.
When dealing with a company installing your home security system, it is important that you trust your gut. This is particularly true if you feel uncomfortable with a company you are dealing with. If you simply are not comfortable with a company’s technician, request for another technician or simply hire another company. The purpose of using the company is to calm your uneasiness, not worsen it.
A wall is a great hiding place. If you need to protect expensive items in your home, put them inside the walls. You can use the opening provided by an electrical switch plate or other device that is not being used. A security store will sell fake plates you can install anywhere.
When in the process of selecting an alarm system, you should select a system that protects more than simply the doors of your home. Windows are all potential entry points for burglars. The alarm and monitoring system should be set for all windows and doors. They are the most effective.
Never throw out boxes for expensive items until the day your trash is picked up. Empty boxes might draw the attention of robbers and let everyone know you own new and expensive goods.
The wiring on your house is valuable to burglars. Many people never realize this value until wires are stolen right out of their home. The wiring has copper and is easy to be quickly taken off a home. Hide your wiring to secure it.
Replace rotted wood around any door frames. A burglar can easily strip away wood that has rotted. As a result, this will assist them in breaking into your home. Find a reliable contractor who can replace the door frame for you.
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Before allowing any security company reps to come into your home, make sure they have on a uniform and they have valid ID. It is simple for a thief to pose as a representative of your home security company as a means of gaining access to your house. Don’t allow this to happen, as it is a direct threat to your house and its contents. Be careful to avoid this sort of danger.
It is a mistake to assume that break-ins only happen in upscale neighborhoods. Thieves will target any home that looks promising. It is best to adopt good habits and invest in a quality home security system to keep your family safe.
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