ADT Authorized Dealers Miami; Practical Tips To Secure Your Home
Though statistics for home invasions are shocking, in many cases, the homeowner has provided some assistance to the intruder by not properly securing their home and property. Spending and hour or two taking actions to secure a residence will decrease the chances that you are a victim of a home intrusion.
The following practical tips to secure your home do not cost anything to implement:
Trim Trees and Hedges – Especially Those around Entryways
One of the easiest and quickest actions a homeowner may take to deter a home invasion is to ensure that all hedges, shrubs and trees are trimmed. Home intruders will often hide in greenery and shrubbery and await a chance to enter the home. Make sure hedges, shrubs and trees are trimmed and will not provide cover for a potential intruder.
Turn On an Outside Light and an Inside Light At Night
When you leave the home in the evening, make sure to leave not only the outside light on, but leave a light on inside the home as well.
Never Leave a Key Hidden Under a Doormat
The first place a home invader will check for a key is under a doormat. Some people purchase fake rocks and hide their spare key in the rock. However, unless you are able to camouflage the rock so that it is not easily detected, this method is not a safe one, either. Instead, consider leaving a key with a trusted neighbor.
Remove Ladders, Wheelbarrows, Saw Horses, Tools or Any Other Object That May Be Used as a Break-In Device
A ladder left in the yard may easily be used by a home invader to gain access to higher windows. Tools left in the yard may be used as break-in implements. Make sure that you don’t leave anything in the yard that could be used by a burglar to gain entry into the home.
Vary Your Routine
If a home intruder is monitoring your movements, they will take note of your routine. Vary your routine from time to time, especially if you suspect someone is keeping tabs on you.
These practical tips to secure your home will incur some cost, but these tips will ensure the safety of your home and family:
Install Burglar Bars
Install burglar bars on the windows and a security door constructed of bars on the front and back doors. Though installing burglar bars will require an investment, the reinforcement will deter intruders from entering through the windows or entry ways.
Install Motion Sensor Lighting
Motion sensor lights are activated by movement and these lights automatically turn off when no movement is detected. Install motion sensor lighting all around the exterior of the house. An intruder will be deterred by lights coming on when they enter the yard.
Install a Solid Core Front Door and Additional Locks
One way intruders gain entry into a home is to simply overpower the front door. Install a sturdy, solid core front door to make sure an intruder is not able to kick in the door. In addition, install a deadbolt lock in the center of the door and then add two additional locks for added security; one at the top of the door and one at the bottom.
Install an ADT Security System
ADT Authorized Dealers in Miami is the leader in home security systems. When you install an ADT security system, you have the peace of mind that your home is monitored by the top-rated company in home security. Even the most basic ADT system will provide unsurpassed protection for your home and family. ADT security systems include door and window sensors, pet-proof motion sensors, fire detection systems, CO2 detection systems and a control panel. Video monitoring may be added to your home security system, as well. In addition, ADT Pulse packages include the ability to monitor your home system, arm and disarm the system and control other home systems from your smartphone or mobile device.
By performing these practical tips for securing your home, you can rest assured knowing that your home and family are safe and secure
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