I am often asked, Beyond our security system, are their things we can do to keep our home and family safe? A good home security system like Lloyd Security is a great first step for family security. Let me share with you three things every burglar hates so you can use them to make your home more secure.
Think about it for a moment. What are the three things that can scare a thief away from your home? They are noise, light and time. A burglar wants to commit his crime in the shortest amount of time without being seen or heard by anyone.
Here are some suggestions for turning noise, light and time into advantages for your home security.
Noise
When a window breaks and the alarm goes off, this is a signal to anyone in earshot that something is not right. Burglars retreat when alarms or loud noises interrupt their work. Having secured doors with deadbolts and pieces of wood blocking sliding glass doors are additional measures that will make breaking in through these doors full of loud sounds. Burglars want quiet!
Lights
There are reasons thieves come in the dead of night. It is dark! Well lighted landscapes, lights attached to timers when you are away, motion sensing lights each become a deterrent for a burglar. When the lights come on, they will retreat and find a darker home to attack.
Time
Burglars want to get in and out of a home as soon as possible. This way they can be undetected by neighbors or the police. One way to create a time problem for the burglar is to keep valuables such as jewelry hidden away. Try not to leave valuables in plain sight of outside windows. Make it difficult for any thief to make quick work of the possessions in your home.
Keep in mind the following security habits:
- Checking to make sure all outside doors are locked
- Checking to make sure all windows are locked or are unable to be opened wide enough for people to get inside.
- Keep your home and outside areas well lighted when you are gone.
- All valuables are stored away safely and cannot be seen from windows
- All keys to your home are safely away from doors and windows
- Arm your security system even if you are only going to be gone a short time.
Conclusion
Keep in mind the three enemies of the common burglar. They are sound, light and time. Find ways to use these elements for your home and family security.
If you would like help estimates ways to make your home and family more secure, give us a call. One of our experts will give you a free analysis of your security options.
